Early Dismissals are discouraged. However, the school will honor medical/dental appointments and extreme emergencies. To arrange for Early Dismissal, a parent must write a note to the Attendance Office specifying the date, time, and reason for the request.
Students are responsible for bringing the notes to the attendance office a day prior to the requested day. The attendance office will follow up by contacting the parent to verify the early dismissal. If the parent cannot be reached to verify the early dismissal, the student could be refused permission to leave. THE PARENT MUST COME TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE TO MEET THEIR STUDENT AND SIGN THE CHECK OUT BOOK.
Students enrolled in C.I.E. and/or C.O.E. or who have an approved permanent early dismissal will be issued cards stating the approved departure time. Students must keep these cards with them at all times.
Students who leave school without administrative or parental permission will be considered truant and dealt with severely. Parents will be notified.
MEDICAL/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS
Notes requesting early dismissals for professional appointments must also include the name of the professional and their phone number.
NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE SCHOOL UNLESS THE REASON FOR THE APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY THE PARENT. The normal procedure includes parental contact on the day of the appointment. Either parent must be available to confirm the appointment.
When students would like to be dismissed early due to Dr. appointments, etc. they should bring in a note from their parent/guardian in the a.m. to Mrs. Pennucci in the attendance office. The student will
then be given a pass to be released from class. This would be greatly appreciated as there are times when classes cannot be interrupted or a student cannot be reached.
The Assistant Principal may approve Early Dismissal for special circumstances. These requests must be made directly to the Assistant Principal.
CONTACT FOR PERMANENT EARLY DISMISSAL
Permanent Early Dismissals are discouraged. Permanent Early Dismissals will be for seniors with employment only! Students must arrange for a conference with the Assistant Principal. No Permanent Early Dismissal will be granted until the student, his/her parents and the employer are aware of the student’s contractual responsibilities in fulfilling his graduation requirements.
