Absence is defined as a student missing all or any portion of the school day, for any reason. There are three types of absences: Excused, Unexcused, and Prearranged. Should your student be absent for any reason, please call the attendance line at (317) 280-3702 before 9:00 am. If your student is arriving late or leaving early for an appointment, please request a note from the dentist, doctor, etc. All notes should be given to the front office for record keeping. Offices may also fax notes to (317) 280-3703.

• Death in the immediate family
• Major religious holiday
• Medical, dental, court or other required appointment. Must provide a signed statement from doctor, dentist, etc. upon return to school.
• Personal illness/injury. Please call the attendance line each day the student is absent. A written medical verification from a physician/clinic must be provided upon the student’s return to school after 5 consecutive days of absence due to illness.
• A written medical verification from a physician/clinic must be provided for each additional absence once 10 days of absence (whether excused or unexcused) have been accumulated.

Absences for any reasons other than those mentioned above, and/or not verified as required, are considered unexcused (e.g., missing the bus is unexcused).

A prearranged absence request will not be approved if any one of the following occurs:

• • It is the final week of any grading period
  • It is the week preceding or the week following a recess period.
  • It is during required testing.
  • The student has excessive absences.
  • The student’s grade point average is below a 2.0 or C.

Prearranged absence forms are available at the office.