Attendance
Ohio law requires all persons between 6 and 18 years of age to attend school until graduation from an
accredited high school. It is essential that students assume the obligation to attend their classes regularly
and on time. Frequent absences result in decreased academic interest and achievement. Regular and
punctual attendance is an important habit contributing to success in middle school, high school, college,
and career.
Absence Procedures & Homework Requests
When a student is absent, the parents or guardians must contact the office and report the absence by
8:30 a.m. The following information is requested:
1. Name of person calling
2. Name of student who is absent
3. Nature of illness or absence
4. Expected length of absence
In situations where it is impossible for the parent or guardian to contact the school, the student, when
returning from an absence, must bring a note written by the parent or guardian to the office. The note
should explain the cause of the absence. The school will attempt to make contact with the
parent or guardian if they have not contacted the school. Failure of the parent or guardian to provide a
written or verbal notification to the school will result in the absence being classified as unexcused.
If a student is out for two or more days, homework can be requested before 8:45am if needed, however,
students/parents should be able to find most assignments online by using Schoology. Emailing the
teacher is also highly recommended to gather information they missed. Work can be picked up at the end
of the school day in the office. Please note: if a teacher has a substitute on the day the work is
requested, there may not be anything sent home for that class. Check Schoology.