Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

In case of illness or family emergency, parents are asked to contact the school office before 9:00 a.m.

If a student is not in attendance at school, he/she is not allowed to attend extra-curricular activities after school unless it is pre-approved by administration.

Regular attendance is one of the primary factors in successful schoolwork, and it is important that absences be held to a minimum. Parents should try to schedule a student’s appointments over lunch, prior to the start of school, or near the end of the school day.

In grades K-6, limiting a student’s absence to 50 minutes or less, missed instructional time, will permit the student to be counted for a full day of attendance.

Unexcused Absences

Except for illness and emergencies, a student will receive an unexcused absence if he or she is absent without the prior knowledge of the administration. At the discretion of administration, students may not be allowed to make up any work missed during an unexcused absence.

Excessive tardies or absences may be referred to the Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education LODIS Truancy Intervention/Prevention Program for 22 assistance. See the Student Handbook for more details.

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

When there is an anticipated absence students must request a Pre-Arranged Absence Form from the school office at least one week in advance. Without such a form on file with approval of administration and parental notification, the student(s) will receive an unexcused absence. It will be the parent and student’s responsibility to see the student’s teacher(s) and get all assignments for the time the student will be gone.

Completing Missed Work

After returning to school from an excused absence, students, for one school day absence, will be expected to complete their assigned work when due. It is the responsibility of the 7-12 student to check with his/her teacher(s) immediately upon return to school for any work missed during his/her absence.