Attendance Requirements

The need for consistent school attendance is stressed in the Alternative program. The student agreement with the school dictates that students will attend regularly.

Students should understand that they are not allowed to miss school for frivolous reasons and that unexcused absences severely jeopardize their continued participation specifically in the RAA program and may effect a student's enrollment status in the district.

Whenever a student is absent, his or her parent or legal guardian should telephone the school as soon as possible to report this absence. If a parent or guardian fails to telephone the school, the school will attempt to make contact. If no contact is made between the parent and the school, the absence will be counted as TRUANT(TR). If a parent contact is made and the parent is aware of the student's absence, the absence will be coded as a PARENT CONTACT(PC). Be aware: TR and PC are NOT excused absences.

Four (4) or more unexcused absences that are full days or any part of a day will result in a notification to Campus Police and imminent delivery of a truancy citation to the student's parent or guardian.

If a student persists in being late to school, his or her driving privilege may be revoked and the student may be required to take school bus transportation to classes or to be driven to school by their parents to ensure prompt arrival.

Students who do not go to any scheduled class will be coded as TRUANT. This practice can also result in discipline and a report to Campus Police to issue a citation.

Students shall not be allowed to leave the school while their classes are in session unless checked out through the main office by a parent or legal guardian. Parents or legal guardians must verify and approve the student’s need to leave. Leaving school without permission is classified as truancy and may lead to further discipline.

Please type your student's name and your name below as an acknowledgment and agreement to the MPS Attendance requirements.