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204. Attendance

The School Code of Pennsylvania requires attendance at schools for a student under seventeen (17) years of age. The Code places the responsibility of a student's regular school attendance upon the parent(s) or guardian. Truancy will not be tolerated.

The School Code further provides that absences from school may be excused for mental, physical or other justifiable reasons. The Code delineates a procedure involving penalties to parents, including an appearance before a district justice, when absences are unexcused.

The Board recognizes that regular school attendance is an integral part of every student's educational program. Moreover, it is essential that students have sufficient opportunities for daily skill development and practice under the direct supervision of certified instructors.

The Board also recognizes that there may be valuable learning experiences outside of the school setting. These experiences, whether chaperoned by parents, teachers, or members of the community, may add to the total education of a student. The laws and regulations are designed to prevent truancy and are not designed to limit a student's learning opportunities as offered by the school. From time to time parents may request approval of absence for a student. Special requests, when submitted in advance, shall be considered on an individual basis by the principal of the school. Under typical circumstances, absences for educationally related trips which have the approval of the school principal shall be limited to a maximum of five(5) days per school year.

The Board directs the Superintendent to develop Administrative Regulations in order to gain credit for a program or course of study.