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Students who miss more than twenty (20) days of a full year's course (K—6) or ten (10) days of a semester's course (7—12) may be retained at the same grade level or may not receive credit for the course(s). The day limits are all-inclusive, but days or classes missed because a student is representing PCS do not count. Exceptions can only be made If the absenteeism can be confirmed by a physician, or if in the opinion of the administration, there are justifiable circumstances. School work can only be made up if the absence is deemed excused.
Absences are excused if the student is sick, if there is a death in the family, if the student has a doctor's appointment, or if there are other reasons considered appropriate by the administration.
Parents are responsible for notifying the office prior to 9:30 a.m. in case of an absence. Unless notified, the school will call the home of the absentee. Upon return to school, the student must bring a dated parental note to the office explaining the reason for the absence, or the absence will be unexcused.
A reasonable amount of time will be given to a person with an excused absence in order to make up work. This time should not exceed twice the number of days missed. Work turned in during the time limit will be graded at full credit. Make up time includes weekdays, Saturdays, and holidays. It is the student's responsibility to complete the work on time.
Unexcused absences are given for any reason other than those listed above. One zero will be given for each class, test, quiz, or homework assignment missed. Six week tests and semester finals will be permitted to be taken, but the test grade will be lowered one full letter grade when the absence is determined to be unexcused.
Parental initiated academic cuts may be granted for any absence not mentioned above. Examples of these include participating in exhibits, business trips, church-sponsored outings/retreats, and other events with administrative approval. Parental written permission must be requested through the school office at least 48 hours prior to the absence. When properly arranged and approved, an academic cut will be considered an excused absence. Requests must be limited to a maximum of five (5) days per semester unless approved by the administration. Class cuts in excess of this will be considered unexcused.
The administration does have the right to disallow these types of requests during critical times. Students are responsible to make up all work within the allotted time.
If a parent allows a student to miss class(es) to attend a PCS sports event as a spectator, that student's attendance record shall reflect an excused academic cut.
School work is to be turned in to the teacher(s) whose class(es) will be missed that day prior to the student's departure. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that assignment. In addition, the student needs to be prepared for homework, quizzes, and tests assigned upon the first day of his return to school.
Students, who stay home to work on long-range projects such as term papers, or to study for a test, will be academically penalized. Parents should cooperate with the school in teaching their child(ren) good planning and study habits.
Students who arrive after 10:30 a.m. will be counted one-half day absent. If a student departs before 1:00 p.m., he will be counted one-half day absent. Also, if a student leaves during the school day and is gone for more than two hours, he will be recorded as one-half day absent. He will be marked absent in the grade book for each class missed.