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In order to achieve the goals and objectives of the curriculum, regular attendance by the student is mandatory. The school (K-8) is normally in session not less than 178 student attendance days per academic year or the length of time as required by the Ohio Department of Education and the Office of Catholic Schools. |
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Once a student is enrolled in the school, the principal/administration and teachers will insist on regular attendance. Neither the Diocese, the Office of Catholic Schools, the school, nor any of its employees are, however, responsible for ensuring actual attendance. This is the responsibility of the student's parents/guardians.
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| In order to ensure continuous progress in school, regular attendance and habits of punctuality are essential. The school defines proper procedures as: |
The parents should phone the school giving the reason and the approximate length of absence.
A written excuse, explaining the reason for absence, signed and dated by the parent, must be presented upon a student’s return to school.
Persistent absences may cause serious academic problems (including but not limited to course failure.) The administration or the class teacher will normally review the matter with parents before a decision is made by the administration. Persistent absences may also result in the student being subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
Except in cases of emergency as determined by the principal/administration and/or a faculty member (as applicable or necessary), a student may only:
(a) be released from school with the prior written authorization of the student's parent;
(b) leave the school grounds with the prior authorization from the principal/administration.
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| Tardiness |
The tardy student will normally be subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the school administration or by the class teacher.
Students must be in their seats and ready to begin school by 8:20 a.m.. When a student arrives late he/she must report to the office before going to homeroom or locker. One tardy per grading quarter will be tolerated. A second tardy will warrant a warning. A third tardy during a grading period and all subsequent tardiness will result in detention. Excessive tardiness (more than 5) will result in a parent/principal conference with final consequences to be determined by the principal.
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| Absences for Other Reasons |
When parents wish to take their student out of school for several days for personal and/or medical reasons, the parents should discuss the student's progress with the teacher. When the student returns, make up work will be given and time limits set. The responsibility for such make up work belongs to the parents and student.
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| REPORTING ABSENCE |
It is necessary that every student be accounted for everyday. In fact, that’s law.
The law says that parents must call the school office 330.534.2509 before 9:00 a.m. to report the child’s absence.
When we do not get that call, we have the obligation to verify the child’s whereabouts.
If the child cannot be located, the Hubbard Police must be notified, by law. |
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| ANY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS |
Parents are requested to make dental and
medical appointments outside of school hours. We
realize that in some cases it is impossible
to do this. In those situations, please send
us an appointment form from the doctor. This
absence will then be approved and marked
as excused. |
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