GCED - STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT GUIDELINE

students are expected to have at least _____ overall attendance for each module

• 70 %

• 80 %

• 60%

• 75 %

Where possible we request you submit your Absence Notification Form at least ______ before you plan to be absent (if possible). Please do not assume that your absence request will be approved.

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

There are ___ types of absence.

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5

Unauthorised absence is ....

• The student has missed the class and has not provided any explanation.

• The student has notified lecturers or the academic department about the reason for the absence without providing additional evidence

• The student completed the Absence Notification Form and has been approved

Notified absence is ...

• The student has notified lecturers or the academic department about the reason for the absence without providing additional evidence

• The student has missed the class and has not provided any explanation.

• The student completed the Absence Notification Form and has been approved.

Reasons for authorised absence can include ...

• Acute medical condition

• oversleep

• Government official appointment: driving licence test, police appointment,

  visa appointment

• Academic activities (field trip, examination, language test)

• Bereavement

Students who arrive after ________ will not be allowed into the classroom and will be recorded as absent

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

Answer explanation

Late-arriving students should be recorded by the tutor as follows:

●  0-10 minutes: Present, fully attended

●  10-20 minutes: Late, under review

●  20+ minutes: Unauthorised absence, unattended.

In week 6, we have a debate event. Can I be absent that day?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Attending Debate Event is compulsory for everyone

If non-attendance and/or non-engagement continues after the first warning, the student will be put on an absence monitor procedure as follows:

●  Stage 1: Formal written warning

●  Stage 2: Formal written warning

●  Stage 3: Final warning

WHAT IS FORMAL WRITTEN WARNING AT STAGE 2?

• Formal written warning requires the student to meet with the GC academic officer to avoid missing any extra classes and sign a commitment form.

• Formal written warning to the student via email. Students should maintain high attendance for the remainder of their program/modules.

If non-attendance and/or non-engagement continues after the first warning, the student will be put on an absence monitor procedure as follows:

●  Stage 1: Formal written warning

●  Stage 2: Formal written warning

●  Stage 3: Final warning

WHAT IS FINAL WARNING (STAGE 3)?

• Formal written warning requires the student to meet with the GC academic officer to avoid missing any extra classes and sign a commitment form.

• Formal written warning to the student via email. Students should maintain high attendance for the remainder of their program/modules.

• Inform parents/guardians and meet with the Academic Director and other senior staff members to discuss possible withdrawal.