New Castle Community Schools

Notification of School in Case of Absence

If an absence occurs for any reason (except emergencies) a parent/guardian must call the school by phone or note before 4:00 p.m. on the day following each day of the absence or the absence will be recorded as unexcused.

Excessive Absenteeism/Tardiness Per Semester is:

K through 6th grades - 10 days absent* or 5 unexcused days or 10 days of tardiness.
    Attendance will be taken twice daily.
 

Students present any time between 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. will be counted as 1/2 day present a.m.
 

Students present any time after 11:15 a.m. will be counted as 1/2 day present p.m.

What Happens When a Student is Absent/Tardy too Much?

Attendance Due Process:

The parents of any student who has reached the above absence tardiness level or has failed to complete required make-up work will be informed that the Attendance Review Committee (A.R.C.) shall be convened to determine appropriate action.