ST. MARCELLINUS S. S.
Attendance & Punctuality Policy
Punctual attendance is critical to classroom success, an important job skill and a
courteous social attribute. All students are expected to punctually attend all classes
unless they are excused by either their parents or the school. The process outlined
below is intended to reinforce that expectation.
Late to Class
Students are considered late for class if they are not in the classroom,
prepared to work, when the bell rings.
1st late – teacher warning
2nd late – teacher assigns a consequence
3rd late – teacher contacts parents and assigns a consequence
4th late – student is referred to a Vice-principal who assigns a consequence
5th late – parents are contacted and student is sent home for one day
6th late – student is suspended for two days and a parent conference is
conducted
Skipping Class
Absences are considered a skip if students are away without permission, or
in the case of 18 year olds, a reason that is not considered valid by their
Vice-principal.
1st skip – teacher contacts parents and assigns a consequence
2nd skip – student is referred to a VP, parents are contacted and a
consequence is assigned
3rd skip – parents are contacted and the student is sent home for one day
4th skip – parents are contacted and the student is suspended for three days.