Cumulative Unexcused/Unlawful Absences

The following cumulative days of absence are classified as "unexcused/unlawful" for all students and are subject to Attendance Policy regulations related to the Student Code of Conduct:

• Any day of absence for which neither a written parental or physician's note is submitted within three (3) school days of a student's return from an absence.
• Any day of absence not excused by a physician's note after 10 school absences.
• Three unlawful absences will result in parent receipt of a written notice of violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law and may result in prosecution before a district justice in accordance with Section 1333 of Pennsylvania School Code. A written notice will also occur for all subsequent absences. Parents and guardians are subject to fines of up to $300 and possible arrest. Students may also have their driving privileges delayed or suspended.

• It is the Parent/Guardian responsibility to ensure that the school receives written excuses within the required time period of three days after an absence.
• Unlawful class absences exceeding 50% or more of any day will be classified as an unexcused/unlawful absence for the day.  All students who arrive after 8:54 a.m.  (middle & high school) and 10:40 a.m. (elementary) will be considered a half day absent.
• Unlawful and unexcused absences will result in a grade of "F" or "zero" for all school responsibilities clash work missed on that day.