PTHS Student Handbook 2026-2027

Students shall not be penalized for work missed for participating in any of the above activities and will be permitted to make up all missed work, including homework and tests, for equivalent academic credit. A student and the student's parent or legal guardian are responsible for obtaining coursework that is missed while the student participates in any of the above an activities.

Students who desire to participate in any of the above activities should contact the building Principal for approval.

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL Any student becoming ill during school is to report to the Health Center. A consent form must be on file with the Health 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. Students will wait in the Health Center until contact with a parent/guardian is made and permission to leave school is given. 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. Failure to do so could result in the absence being unexcused. 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 from school, or whose physician, physician assistant or licensed advance practice registered nurse anticipates his or her absence from school, because of a medical condition may be eligible for instruction in the student’s home or hospital. Appropriate educational services from qualified staff will begin no later than five school days after receiving a written statement from a physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse. Instructional or related services for a student receiving special education services will be determined by the student’s individualized education program.