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| Notification of Absence |
If a student is going to be absent, the parents must contact the school at 419-523-4290 by 8:30 a.m. and provide an explanation. If prior contact is not possible, the parents must provide a written excuse as soon as possible. When no excuse is provided, the absence will be unexcused and the student will be considered truant. If the absence of a student appears to be questionable or excessive, the school staff will notify the parents of the need for the child’s attendance to improve.
The skipping of classes or any part of the school day is considered an unexcused absence and no make-up of class work will be permitted. Disciplinary action will follow.
Students with a health condition that causes repeated absences are to provide the school office with an explanation of the condition from a registered physician.
If an absence can be foreseen and the “good cause” must be approved by the principal, the parent should arrange to discuss the matter as many days as possible before the absence will occur so that arrangements can be made to assist the student in making up the school work.
Students who are excusably absent for more than 3 days in a grading period, regardless of the reasons, will be considered “frequently-absent”. If there is a pattern of frequent absence for “illness”, the parents will be required to provide a statement from a physician describing the health condition that is causing the frequent illness and the treatment that is being provided to rectify the condition.
During the next grading period, a “frequently-absent” student will be placed on “attendance watch” to monitor whether or not the pattern continues. If it continues, the student may be subject to the policies governing habitual and chronic truancy. |
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Make-up of Tests and Other Schoolwork
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Students who are excusably absent from school shall be given the opportunity to make-up work that has been missed. Parents may and should request that assignments missed be collected and made available for pick up at the end of the school day. Otherwise, the student should contact their teacher as soon as possible to obtain assignments.
This homework will be due within two days of the child’s return to school. Extensions may be granted in the cases of extended absences. Students should check make arrangements with their teachers to determine the due dates of homework missed when on an extended absence.
Make-up work due to suspension must be completed by the time the student returns to school in order to get full credit.
If a student misses a teacher’s test due to an excused absence, s/he may make arrangements with the teacher to take the test. If s/he misses a Proficiency Test or other standardized test, the student should consult with the principal to arrange for taking the test. |
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| Suspension from School |
A suspended student will be responsible for making up schoolwork lost due to suspension. The student must complete missed assignments during the suspension and turn them in to the teacher upon his/her return to school. Assignments may be obtained from the school office beginning with the first day of suspension. Make-up of missed tests may be scheduled when the student returns to school.
The student will be given credit for properly completed assignments and a grade on any made-up tests.
The students grade for work ethic may be diminished and indicate “absence from school due to discipline”. |
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| Unexcused Absences |
Any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse shall be considered truant and his/her parents shall be subject to the truancy laws of the State of Ohio.
No credit shall be given for any schoolwork not completed as a result of truancy. |
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| Tardiness |
A student who is not in his/her assigned location by 7:55 a.m. shall be considered tardy. Any student arriving late to school is to report to the school office before going to class.
Tardiness to school is very disruptive to both the class and to the student who is tardy. Students will be required to be on time to class so as not to disrupt the educational process. Frequent tardies may be referred to the attendance officer for further action.
A student who is tardy to school is subject to the same consequences as students who are absent from school. When a student arrives late to school without a legitimate excuse, the school will consider this a truant occurrence. |
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| CODE OF CONDUCT |
| A major component of the educational program at Ottawa Elementary School is to prepare students to become responsible citizens by learning how to conduct themselves properly and in accordance with established standards. |
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| Expected Behaviors |
Each student shall be expected to:
• abide by National, State, and Local laws as well as the rules of the school;
• respect the rights of others;
• act courteously to adults and fellow students;
• be prompt to school and attentive in class;
• work cooperatively with others when involved in accomplishing a common goal regardless of the other’s ability, gender, race, or ethnic background;
• complete assigned tasks on time and as directed;
• help maintain a school environment that is safe, friendly, and productive;
• act at all times in a manner that reflects pride in self, family, and in the school. |
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Last update - 3/12/2003
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