Student Handbook
ATTENDANCE
Absences
When a student is absent, the parent must call the school between 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day of the absence: 863-3993. ext 110. The student must bring a brief note from a parent stating the exact date(s) of absence and the reason(s) for absence. An absence is excused if a note, verifying a visit and signed by a doctor, is provided to the attendance secretary.
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IF A STUDENT MISSES MORE THAN SIX DAYS A QUARTER, THE STUDENT WILL LOSE ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR THE QUARTER. IF A STUDENT MISSES MORE THAN SIX CLASS PERIODS IN ANY ONE SUBJECT, THE STUDENT WILL LOSE ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR THAT SUBJECT. EXCEPTIONS FOR SERIOUS FAMILY OR MEDICAL REASONS CAN BE MADE BY THE PRINCIPAL.
College/Career Days
College/career days are to be used to visit a particular school or career option in which a student is interested. Seniors are permitted two college/career days; juniors are allowed one college/career day. Students must bring a note from a parent prior to the college/career day to give the office. The student must bring a note on letterhead stationery from the respective college or institution to the office when s/he returns. The day will be counted as a regular absence if these conditions are not met. No more than ten students will be excused per day. Permission will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Funerals
Students who wish to attend funerals of persons other than members of their immediate family should obtain permission from the school.
Perfect Attendance
Perfect attendance awards will be presented at graduation to students who complete four years at Badin with no absences. (Legal college/career days are not counted as absences.)
Tardiness
Each student will be allowed to accumulated four (4) tardies before any disciplinary action is taken. A student who arrives after 7:41 will receive one (1) tardy and be considered absent for any class periods missed. Parents are required to notify the attendance clerk before 11:00 am for all absences and tardies.
ON THE FIFTH (5 th ) TARDY, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT, UNEXCUSED TARDY, THE STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED A ONE (1) HOUR DETENTION TO BE SERVED ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL. ANY STUDENT WHO ARRIVES AFTER 7:41am WILL RECEIVE A ONE (1) HOUR DETENTION AND AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR EACH CLASS MISSED. (SIX (6) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FORM ANY COURSE RESULTS IN COURSE FAILURE.)
Truancy
A student is truant if he/she absents himself/herself from school without leave from parent or school official. A student on school property without attending classes will be considered truant.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS REMAIN A PART OF THE STUDENT'S PERMANENT RECORD.
Unexcused Absences
An unexcused absence is an absence without the school's permission. Examples of unexcused absences include vacations or trips during school days, more than two college days for seniors and driving tests.
Parents requesting permission to take their children out of school for the above reasons should notify school authorities in writing, prior to the absences. Teachers are not required to make up work for students who have unexcused absences. If parents wish to have their children miss class, they take the responsibility for loss of work that the students have missed. Doctor and dental appointments should be made outside of school time.