Regulation
R
5230 LATE ARRIVAL
A. Definitions
1. “Late
arrival” means the arrival of a pupil after the beginning of the pupil's school
day for an excused purpose. A late
arrival is not an instance of tardiness for the purpose of applying Regulation
No. 5240.
2. “Early
dismissal” means the release of a pupil from school prior to the end of the
pupil's school day for an excused purpose; "early dismissal" includes
the release of a pupil for a period of time that occurs during the pupil's
school day. An early dismissal is not an
absence for the purpose of applying Regulation No. 5200.
3. “Dismissal
from class” means a pupil's brief absence from his/her assigned class for a
reason that has been approved in advance.
A "dismissal from class" is not a class "cut" for
the purpose of applying Regulation No. 5200.
B. Acceptable
Excuses
The
following circumstances justify a pupil's late arrival. The list is not meant to be exhaustive, and
the Principal should use his/her best judgment in determining whether or not
there is good cause for the pupil's late arrival.
1. The
pupil's disability from illness or injury, including any necessary emergency
visits to a physician or dentist;
2. A
bona fide family emergency;
3. The
observance of a religious holiday;
4. Religious
instruction;
5. Family
emergency;
6. Medical
or dental appointment that cannot be scheduled at a time other than during the
school day;
7. Motor
vehicle driver's examination that cannot be scheduled at a time other than
during the school day;
8. The
pupil's required attendance in court;
9. Private
lessons in music, art, or dance or private practice sessions in preparation for
competitive events, such as in figure skating or gymnastics; and
10.
An interview with a prospective employer or with an admissions officer of an
institution of higher education.
C. Late
Arrival
1. The
parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or adult pupil shall submit a written request
for approval of a late arrival to the Principal. The request must include the reason for the
pupil's late arrival and a statement of why it is necessary to delay the
pupil's arrival at school.
2. A
pupil who arrives late at school shall report to the Main office and pick up a
late arrival permission slip, signed by the office staff. The permission slip will include the date and
the time of the pupil's arrival. The
pupil will proceed to his/her assigned class and present the permission slip to
the teaching staff member in charge, who will verify the date and time.
D. Early
Dismissal Generally
Occasionally
a student may have to leave school early due to certain situations, i.e.
medical appointments or family emergencies.
The procedure is as follows:
1. A
note from home must be brought to the office/Attendance Clerk at the beginning
of the school day on the day the student is to leave early.
2. The
student or parent/guardian will be given a
3. The
student must be picked up by a parent/guardian in the main lobby or school
office. No student will be allowed to
meet a parent in the parking lot.
4. In
every instance of early dismissal, students are responsible for completing any
class work, homework, and/or tests. The
teacher will set a reasonable period of time to complete the work.
Students
under no circumstance are to leave school grounds without permission. Please see Discipline Guidelines for leaving
school grounds.
E. Early
Dismissal for Illness or Injury
1. A
pupil who suffers a significant illness or injury during the course of the
school day will be treated in accordance with Policy and Regulation No. 8441.
2. A
pupil who suffers a minor illness or injury will be sent to the school
nurse.
3. If
the school nurse determines that an elementary pupil should be sent home, the
pupil's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or the responsible adult designated by
the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will be telephoned to pick up the pupil.
4. No
pupil shall be released from school before the end of the school day except in
the presence of the pupil's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or an agent of the
parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
F. Early
Dismissal for Family Emergency
1. A
pupil's parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or caretaker may request the pupil's
early release for a bona fide family emergency.
Early dismissal for family emergency must be approved by the Principal.
2. A
pupil will be released to a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who reports to the
school office and explains satisfactorily to the Principal that good and
sufficient reason justifies the pupil's release from school before the end of
the pupil's school day.
3. A
pupil will be released to an agent of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
provided the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or a caretaker personally known to
the Principal has requested the pupil's release by:
a. Written
request signed by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or caretaker and verified
by telephone call to the signer, or
b. A
telephone call that is verified by a return telephone call to the pupil's
residence or, if the call does not originate in the pupil's home, by
interrogation of the caller to test his/her knowledge of specific facts about
the pupil.
4. The
Principal shall verify the identity of the agent to whom the pupil is released
by examination of documents or by verification of characteristics supplied by
the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or caretaker.
5. If
the Principal believes that a genuine emergency may exist but cannot verify the
identity of the person who requests release of the pupil, the Principal shall
arrange for the pupil's transportation by a school staff member directly to the
custody of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or designated agent of the
parent or legal guardian.
6. The
Principal shall maintain a record of each pupil's parent(s) or legal
guardian(s). The record shall include
any legally sufficient notice given the Principal by a parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) in sole custody that the non-custodial parent's access to the pupil
has been limited. In the absence of such
notice, the Principal shall presume that the pupil may be released into the
care of either parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
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