| Item Value |
Value Name |
Definition/Description |
01 |
In attendance/present |
A student is present at a class or is attending a class activity off campus which is sponsored by the school, is a part of the program of the school, and is personally supervised by one or more members of the school staff. This may include authorized independent study, work study programs, field trips, athletic contests, music festivals, student conventions, instruction for homebound students, and similar activities officially authorized under policies of the local school board. It does not include "making up" schoolwork at home or activities supervised or sponsored by private individuals or groups. |
02 |
Excused absence |
A student is not present at a class or at a school-endorsed or sponsored class activity, but is temporarily excused from attendance because he or she: 1) is ill and attendance in school would endanger his or her health or the health of others and; 2) has an immediate family member who is seriously ill or has died; 3) is observing a recognized religious holiday of his or her faith; or 4) is otherwise excused from school in accordance with board policies. |
03 |
Unexcused absence |
A student is not present at a class or at a school-endorsed or sponsored class activity without acceptable cause, parental knowledge, or authorization from the school administrator or his or her agent. |
04 |
Tardy |
A student is absent at the time a given class and/or half day of attendance begins but is present before the close of that class or half day. If a student is counted as absent but attends class later in the period, the absence may be changed to tardy. |
05 |
Early departure |
A student leaves class before the official close of the session. Reasons may include a special activity for curricular enrichment, doctor's appointment, and family emergency. Excused and unexcused early departures may be distinguished by state, local, and school regulations. When officially approved on a regular basis, early departures immediately prior to the close of the session are considered to be released time. |
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