It is expected that students will attend regularly and punctually. If a student is away or is going to be late, it is important that parents phone the school to let us know.
We recognize that there are situations such as illness or emergencies when students will be missing. Teachers will provide extra work and assistance to these students. However, much of what is learned in class occurs through the experience of participating in class discussions and activities. These cannot be made up in most instances.
Teachers may be able to give general work for students who are away for other reasons if the teacher is given adequate time to look at their plans. Please let your child's teacher know as soon as possible if you are planning an extended absence.
Some suggested activities for students while away from school:
- Read a novel and complete a reading response journal,
- keep a scrapbook or photo journal of places visited or events participated in and keep a diary of the trip for presentation to the class,
- keep a math journal or ledger, recording distances traveled, costs incurred, currency changes or VISA records,
- purchase a math workbook appropriate to your child's grade level.
We recognize that travel and spending time with family and friends has immeasurable value, and therefore the experience of the trip should be the focus while away, with the intention of doing some makeup work upon return to school.