PTHS Student Handbook 2023-2024

SCHOOL WORK MAKE-UP PROCEDURE ● Excused Absence - Upon returning to class, students will have 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, two days to complete and turn in missed assignments after the initial day the student returns to school or make arrangements with his/her 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 - 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. ● Unexcused Absences - All homework assignments are due when the student returns to class. ● Suspensions - All homework assignments are due when the student returns to class. HOME AND HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION A student who is absent or whose physician anticipates his or her absence from school for an extended period of time, or has ongoing intermittent absences because of a medical condition, may be eligible for instruction in the student’s home or hospital. A student who is unable to attend school because of pregnancy will be provided home instruction, correspondence courses, or other courses of instruction before the birth of the child when the student’s physician indicates, in writing, that she is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction as well as for up to 3 months after the child’s birth or a miscarriage.

For information on home or hospital instruction, contact the Guidance Office.