Attendance Assessment

According to the East High Handbook, the following is the correct definition of an EXCUSED ABSENCE?

An absence from school that is accompanied by a valid excuse which may include an illness – which may be mental or physical, family death, family event, an approved school activity, or an excuse consistent with the student’s IEP or Section 504 accommodation plan.

• True

• False

According to the East High Handbook, the following is the correct definition of an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE?

Absent without a valid excuse, or a refusal to regularly attend school or a scheduled period of the school day.

• True

• False

According to the East High Handbook, the following is the correct definition of an ABSENCE?

Failure of a student, who is assigned to a class or class period, to attend the entire class or class period.

• True

• False

According to the East High Handbook, the following is the correct definition of TRUANT?

Any absence without a legitimate or valid excuse.

• True

• False

If you have an excused absence, teachers should ____________________ and may not penalize students for work they missed.

• talk to the student

• work with the student

• provide make-up work

• encourage students

Who is jointly responsible for ensuring student's regular attendance at school?

• Parents and Teachers

• Parents and Counselors

• Parents & Administrators

• Parents and Their Students

Which of the following are valid and legitimate reasons to be excused from school? Select all that apply

• illness and/or medical appointments

• religious holidays, family events, family emergencies

• death of a family member/close friend

• approved school activities, or those included in an accommodation or individualized education plan

• waking up late, not wanting to come to class, avoiding turning in an assignment, just not "feeling it", wanted to go to lunch instead

Your absence is considered UNEXCUSED until the parent/guardian communicates with the school regarding the student's absence & it is resolved by school staff.

• True

• False

Students cannot miss more than ___________ consecutive days of school, even with a parent's permission.

• 5

• 8

• 7

• 10

After how many days of UNEXCUSED absences will a First Truancy Notification & Citation be issued?

• 5

• 8

• 7

• 10