Explanation of Student Dismissal Procedures

PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL:

Upon furnishing a written excuse from a parent or guardian that states the time and reason for the excuse, the student may be allowed to leave the building while school is in session.  Students need to submit their excuse to the high school office by 8:15am. No classes are to be missed except for doctor, dental, counseling appointments or funerals.  In order to be excused, the following criteria must be met:

1.      Parent or guardian physically signs out the student or prior parental arrangements are made.

2.      Appointment verification form must be filled out by personnel at the scheduled appointment and turned in to the high school office the day following the appointment.   Faxes will be accepted from doctor’s offices to the high school fax number:  268-2069.   Failure to submit this form to the high school office within this time frame will result in the following:

A.  Dismissal will be unexcused.

B.  Notification to parent/guardian

C.  Consequences as outlined in the

      discipline code.