Attendance

A well-planned class provides a learning opportunity for the students every day. If a student is absent, s/he is the one who is losing the educational benefits. Many times it is impossible to make up the “missed” experience — at least in its entirety — and to gain from this learning experience to the same degree that students would through the group involvement in the regular class.

To ensure Lakeside High School students are receiving these educational benefits, the Nine Mile Falls School Board has adopted new policies regarding attendance and credits. New and specific guidelines for excused, unexcused, and prearranged absences have been defined. School related absences, make up work, and attendance procedures are addressed, as well as an appeal process.

Below is the main Attendance Policy. The policy in its entirety is printed in the student handbook. Parents are encouraged to read this new policy. It is also posted on the high school’s web site, www.9mile.org, link to LHS. Questions regarding the changes can be addressed to Mr. Tom Oliver, Dean of Students 340-4206 or toliver@9mile.org.

Board Policy 2420

Regular attendance is essential to learning. Students are required to maintain regular attendance to qualify for high school credit. At the high school level, students will be allowed 12 absences per class (excused or unexcused) in a semester. The student will lose credit for the class on the 13th absence (after the 12th) in the semester. The board directs the superintendent to establish an appeal process to allow consideration of exceptions to this policy.