PTHS Student Handbook 2016-2017

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL Any student becoming ill during school is to report to the Student Health Center. A consent form must be on file with the Heath Clinic in order for a student to be seen. These forms are provided at registration, but extras are available in the main office or health center. Students must sign out in the main office before they leave school. Students who are ill will not be allowed to go home without parent permission. LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL Students are required to sign in with the school receptionist when they arrive to school after the start of first hour. Students should be prepared to provide the receptionist with a note stating the reason for their late arrival. PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCE PROCEDURE 1. The student should provide a written explanation to the office at least 5 school days prior to the absence. The student will be given a Pre-arranged absence sheet to get signed by teachers. 2. A reason for the absence will be stated on the Pre-arranged absence sheet. 3. The student is to obtain all homework assignments and have teachers’ signatures on the sheet. 4. The pre-arranged absence sheet will be returned to the main office prior to the absence. Failures to do so could result in the absence being unexcused. Parents/guardians are to call the school every day of an absence. It is recommended that calls are made to the school prior to 9:30 a.m. If no contact is made by the parent/guardian the school will attempt to call the parent/guardian to learn the reason for non-attendance. If it is necessary, the parents will be contacted at work. 2. Students whose absences are recorded as a NO CONTACT and the school has been unable to make a phone contact, must bring a written excuse from home when they return to school. Students who forget to bring a written excuse will be given one (1) day to submit a note or have their parents/guardians call the school. If parent/guardian confirmation is not received by 3:45 p.m. of the second day following the absence, the absence will be treated as an unexcused absence. The normal disciplinary action involving unexcused absences outlined in this handbook will then be followed. Homework will be collected only upon request. 2. Parent requests for homework must be made prior to 9:30 a.m. if it is to be picked up after school. After this time, it will be available the next school day. 3. The homework assignments and all necessary textbooks and handouts will be housed in the main office for pickup. 4. All make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Excused Absence - Upon returning to class, students will have at least the same number of days as they were absent to turn in the missed school work unless arrangements have been made with the individual teacher. Students will not be expected to take a test the day they return to school if a full day or more was missed (e.g. Two days missed, 2 days to complete and turn in missed assignments after the initial day the student returns to school or make arrangements with your teachers.). Equitable alternatives will be provided to students when grades are taken on the day of excused absence for participatory activities. No numeric grades shall be recorded in a manner that penalizes students during the excused make up days. Pre-Arranged Absences - (including field trips, vacations, sporting events, college visits, orthodontists and doctors appointments, court appearances, etc.) All homework assignments are due when the student returns to class unless prior arrangements have been made with the individual teacher(s). No numeric grades shall be recorded in a manner that penalizes students during the excused make up days. SCHOOL WORK MAKE-UP PROCEDURE 1. REPORTING AND CONFIRMING ABSENCE 1.

Unexcused Absence or Truant - Work assigned the day of the absence will be due the day the student returns to school or when arranged with the teacher.

Suspension - Students who are suspended from school will be expected to turn in assigned work the first day they return to school following the suspension. The student will receive full credit for the work turned in. If a test was announced prior to the suspension, he/she will be expected to complete the test on the first day back unless other arrangements have been made with the individual teachers. If a test was assigned during the suspension, the student will need to make arrangements with the teacher. (BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS)

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