ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS/EARLY RELEASE

THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL NOT CONDONE NOR PERMIT ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON ANY DAY FOR ANY REASON NOT SPECIFIED IN LAW OR POLICY.

A written note from the parent/guardian for the absence is required upon the student's return to school.  The note must contain the pupil's name, date, reason for absence, and the signature of the parent/guardian.  In such cases, students are encouraged to make up the work missed.

The orderly conduct of class activity is predicated upon the prompt and precise beginning of the program.  Tardiness and Early Release hinders the proper conduct of such activity, imposes distraction which leads to a loss of instructional time for pupils properly in attendance and demotes school time loss by the tardy pupil.

In the case of lateness, students are required to bring a note written by the parent/guardian on the day of tardiness.  This note should indicate the reason for tardiness.  Parents/guardians and the student must share the responsibility of being on time.

The district recognized and will grant permission for four (4) reasons which crate a legitimate need for release from school:

1.  Illness which manifested itself after having reported to school.

2. Certified appointment with a physician/dentist.

3. Court appearance with verification of appointment.

4. Emergencies (as approved by the Principal);

The student must be picked up at the school office.

No Pupil will be release from the school without:

            A.  A note from the parent/guardian containing the pupil's name, date, reason for early dismissal, and the signature of the parent/guardian.

            B.  A parent /guardian or other authorized person signing a release form in the office

An absence of six (6) days or more shall require a doctor's certificate immediately upon return to school.