Regular school attendance and punctuality is the foundation of academic success. It is critical for the student’s learning and achievement of course expectations. If, for exceptional circumstances, it is necessary for your student to be absent from school for more than 3 days, please complete the Extended Leave Of Absence Form and submit it to the school main office at least 1 week prior to the leave commencing.
General Responsibilities of Parents/Students
The school calendar, provided in August (and available online), clearly states the class schedule. Additional information regarding dates can always be obtained by contacting the school.
By withdrawing my student from school for the specified time period, I understand:
● Some tests and assignments, by their nature, are not repeatable at a later date.
● Such absences may influence my son’s/daughter’s chance for success in his/her subject areas.
● It is the responsibility of the student to complete missing work, or alternative work, with coordination from the subject teacher.
Planned absences of 15 days or more:
In order to properly document these excused absences for audit purposes, the Ministry requires each Board to follow the steps outlined below:
- Parents/guardians must complete the Extended Leave of Absence Form, requesting that their child be excused for a specified period of absence under subsection 23(3) of Regulation 298.
- This request requires administrative approval (Principal or Vice-Principal). The student will also need to collaborate with their teachers to develop a Program of Study for Planned Extended Absences.
How to Complete this Form:
● Print and complete the form below (leave the shaded section blank).
● Have your student take the completed form to each of their teachers for review and signatures.
● Once all sections are complete, the final form can be:
– Emailed from the parent or guardian’s email address to Mrs. Safaa Ali, or
– For Extra Step students, emailed to Mr. Vidal or
– Submitted in person to the main office.
