ATTENDANCE PHILOSOPHY
Regular school attendance aids greatly in promoting the success of students. The educational process requires a continuous sequence of instruction. When interrupted by absences, instruction can become disjointed. The primary purpose of this attendance policy is to enhance academic success and to develop a sense of responsibility and good citizenship in each pupil. A complete listing of attendance procedures can be referenced in the E.H.M.I.S. Student Handbook and South Western School District Board Policy.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
1. Attend school daily.
2. Arrive at school on time.
3. Arrive for each class on time.
4. Submit proper excuses for absences/tardies within 5 days.
ABSENCES
Legal absences from school are limited to: illness, quarantine, impassable roads, pre-approved educational travel, pre-approved urgent reasons.
TARDINESS
Tardiness is arrival at school between 8:16 a.m. and 10:05 a.m. and any early dismissal occurring after 1:30 p.m. Habitual tardiness will result in disciplinary action and may be cause for legal action by the district. After the third unexcused tardy, disciplinary action will be taken.
PROCEDURES
1. Within 5 days after each absence of one-half day a note or excuse attesting to the absence and signed by the parent/guardian and/or respective medical professional must be submitted to the attendance officer.
2. After three days of unexcused/illegal absences by a pupil under the age of 17 years, a first notice letter will be sent to the student's parent/guardian and copied to the York County Children and Youth Services, as required by Pennsylvania School Code.
3. Upon the fourth illegal absence by a pupil under the age of 17 years, a first offense referral will be made to the magistrate for a violation of Pennsylvania's Compulsory Attendance Law.
Regular school attendance aids greatly in promoting the success of students. The educational process requires a continuous sequence of instruction. When interrupted by absences, instruction can become disjointed. The primary purpose of this attendance policy is to enhance academic success and to develop a sense of responsibility and good citizenship in each pupil. A complete listing of attendance procedures can be referenced in the E.H.M.I.S. Student Handbook and South Western School District Board Policy.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
1. Attend school daily.
2. Arrive at school on time.
3. Arrive for each class on time.
4. Submit proper excuses for absences/tardies within 5 days.
ABSENCES
Legal absences from school are limited to: illness, quarantine, impassable roads, pre-approved educational travel, pre-approved urgent reasons.
TARDINESS
Tardiness is arrival at school between 8:16 a.m. and 10:05 a.m. and any early dismissal occurring after 1:30 p.m. Habitual tardiness will result in disciplinary action and may be cause for legal action by the district. After the third unexcused tardy, disciplinary action will be taken.
PROCEDURES
1. Within 5 days after each absence of one-half day a note or excuse attesting to the absence and signed by the parent/guardian and/or respective medical professional must be submitted to the attendance officer.
2. After three days of unexcused/illegal absences by a pupil under the age of 17 years, a first notice letter will be sent to the student's parent/guardian and copied to the York County Children and Youth Services, as required by Pennsylvania School Code.
3. Upon the fourth illegal absence by a pupil under the age of 17 years, a first offense referral will be made to the magistrate for a violation of Pennsylvania's Compulsory Attendance Law.