Middle School
• Students are limited to no more than 10 lawful or unlawful
absences during the school year
• 5 early dismissals and/or tardies = 1 absence
• Absences must be made up before or after school, on teacher
work days and/or in summer school
• More than 10 lawful or unlawful absences with no make-up
time will put the student’s promotion to the next grade at risk
• Waivers to this policy may be requested in extreme
circumstances. Parents must request a waiver within 5 days of
the student’s return to school
• Non-school sponsored trips will be coded as unlawful