ATTENDANCE Regular attendance at school is compulsory.

If a student is absent, the parent/guardian must call the school office before 9:00 a.m. If this call is not made by the specified time, a person designated by the school office will place a call to the parent/guardian to ascertain the whereabouts of the student.

If a student reports to school after 10:30 a.m. the student is marked absent for a half day.

If a student leaves school before 10:30 a.m. and does not return that day, the student is marked absent for the entire day. If the student leaves school after 10:30 a.m. and does not return that day, the student is marked absent for a half day.

An absence of a half day causes a student to lose a perfect attendance record. Any student tardy more than four times during a school year forfeits his/her perfect attendance record.

A written excuse from a parent/guardian is necessary when a student is absent. This note should include date(s) absent or tardy, reasons for absence or tardiness, and parent/guardian signature. This note should accompany the student on the day of his/her return to class.

A student may NEVER leave school alone during school hours.

All students must be signed out in the office by a parent or designated adult when leaving school during regular school hours. Classroom teachers will be notified when students have been signed out.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that his/her child(ren)are on time for school. The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. for grades K (a.m.) - 8 and 12:00 p.m. for K (p.m.). Children arriving after these times are considered tardy.

The tardy student is to report to the office with a reason for her/his tardiness. The office will give the student a Classroom Admission form.

The school discourages extended absences for vacations and other non- emergency trips. A student will be expected to make up all work and tests which the class completed during his/her absence upon his/her return. Parents should not expect teachers to have specific assignments prepared for the student prior to the scheduled absence.

Excessive absences and tardiness can adversely affect a student's progress. If this is the case, parents/guardians will be notified and a review of the student's progress will be made. Recommendations will then be given to the parent/guardian regarding the means to be taken to ensure that the student will remain current in his/her academic studies.

FORMS

Every family must fill out an Emergency Form. All information must be complete and correct. Please notify the office immediately of any changes in address, phone numbers (home/business), or emergency numbers on file. (It is also helpful to note any cellular or pager numbers.)

A California school immunization record form and a physical examination report must be on file before admission to St. Charles Borromeo School is considered final.

A form noting agreement and support of the school handbook and its policies is to be signed by parents/guardians and where appropriate, the student(s). A student is not considered enrolled unless this form is completed.

Registration forms may include the following:

Permission form for counseling

St. Charles Borromeo School engages the services of a professional counselor to assist students and their families. This permission slip gives the counselor access to students on a very limited basis. A parent may contact or request a meeting with the counselor.

Agreement noting the means of tuition payment Emergency form (see prior notation)

Registration form noting information concerning the student and his/her family.

Fingerprinting form to be completed by

ALL parents/guardians. Once a parent/guardian is fingerprinted it is not necessary to complete this procedure yearly. Fingerprinting must take place prior to the first day of school.