PTHS Student Handbook 2021-2022

55 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 parent should call the school or have the student 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 be 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. REPORTING AND CONFIRMING ABSENCE 1. 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 3:10 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. SCHOOL WORK MAKE-UP PROCEDURE 1. Homework will be collected only upon request. Requests should be made directly to the teacher. Often homework assignments can be transmitted electronically. 2. Parent requests for homework must be made prior to 9:30 a.m. if it is to be picked up after school. 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 their teachers.). Equitable alternatives will be provided to students when grades are taken on the day of an 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, orthodontist and doctor 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. After this time, it will be available the next school day. 3. All make-up work is the responsibility of the student.