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Attendance Policy

 

 

Daily Schedule

Period

Begin

End

Length of Period

1

7:30

8:15

45

2

8:19

9:04

45

3

9:08

9:53

45

4

9:57

10:42

45

HR/Assistance

10:46

11:16

30

Lunch

11:16

11:46

30

5

11:52

12:37

45

6

12:41

1:26

45

7

1:30

2:15

45
 

 

 

Moon Area High School Attendance Overview
Traditional School

Moon Area High School recognizes that student achievement starts with attendance. Regular school attendance is essential in order for students to take full advantage of the learning opportunities provided to them. We believe that attendance is a shared responsibility between the school, parents/guardians, and students. Frequent absences and tardiness to school undoubtably affect your child’s ability to succeed. We understand that from time-to-time illness, family emergencies, etc. arise which inhibit a student from being present in school. Please remember that absentee notes are required for each time a student is absent or tardy to school. 

Please review the information below as a reminder of the MASD Attendance Policy:

Excused Lawful Absence Procedures:

  • 10 Absences: Letter notification
  • 15 Absences: Medical notes only for absence to be excused
  • 20 Absences: Retention conference & possible removal from school programs
  • 25 Absences: Assignments will be graded but recorded as zero in gradebook.

Unexcused Absence Procedures:

  • 3 Unexcused: Letter notification
  • 6 Unexcused: Student Attendance Improvement Conference (SAIC)
  • 9 Unexcused: Retention conference & possible removal from school programs
  • 12 Unexcused: Truancy Citation filed with magistrate

Absences & Tardies:

  • All absences/tardies require a written excuse turned in within 3 days after the absence (State Law).
  • After 3 days, the notes will NOT be accepted, and the absence/tardy will be labeled Unexcused.
  • Chronic tardiness will result in progressive school discipline.
  • Truancy Citations will also be filed for excessive tardies.  

 

Please know that the Moon Area High School staff is committed to providing a safe environment that encourages positive attendance. We aim to use early intervention strategies and communication with parents/guardians to assist those students where attendance is impacting their educational goals. If we can provide you with any additional information or support, please do not hesitate to reach out.

 

What Qualifies as an Excused/Lawful Absence?

For purposes of this policy, the following conditions or situations constitute reasonable cause for absence from school:

  • Illness, including if a student is dismissed by designated district staff during school hours for health-related reasons.
  • Obtaining professional health care or therapy service rendered by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts in any state, commonwealth or territory.
  • Quarantine.
  • Family emergency.
  • Recovery from accident.
  • Required court attendance.
  • Death in family.
  • Participation in a project sponsored by a statewide or countywide 4-H, FFA or combined 4-H and FFA group, upon prior written request.
  • Participation in a musical performance in conjunction with a national veterans' organization or incorporated unit, as defined in law, for an event or funeral.
    • The national veterans' organization or incorporated unit must provide the student with a signed excuse, which shall include the date, location and time of the event or funeral.
    • The student shall furnish the signed excuse to the district prior to being excused from school.
  • Observance of a religious holiday observed by a bona fide religious group, upon prior written request from the person in parental relation.
  • Non-school sponsored educational tours or trips, if the following conditions are met:
    • The person in parental relation submits the required documentation for excusal prior to the absence, within the appropriate time frame.
    • The student's participation has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.
    • The adult directing and supervising the tour or trip is acceptable to the person in parental relation and the Superintendent.
  • Other urgent reasons that may reasonably cause a student's absence, as well as circumstances related to homelessness and foster care.