5.8 - Students Missing Class Time

SERIES 5 - STUDENTS

It is necessary that students be in class each day to fully benefit from Liberty’s rigorous academic program. It is reasonable that students will occasionally miss class due to illness, doctor appointments, or family emergencies. Such absences will be excused with a call from a parent. In these instances, students will be allowed to make-up tests and quizzes without penalty. The teacher will determine appropriate adjustments, if any, to due dates for late or missed assignments.

If parents are planning an unexcused absence (e.g., vacation, absence for special events), they must make advance arrangements with their child’s teacher(s) to complete any work that will be missed. In the case of an unexcused absence, make-up test/quizzes and adjustments to assignment due dates may be allowed at the discretion of the teacher.

Recurring or routine absences from school are discouraged, however individual cases may be allowed at the discretion of the Headmaster and staff. In all instances, the student and teacher(s) must agree on a plan to ensure that the student remains current with all class requirements.

Junior High and High School students may leave during last period to participate in sports not offered by Liberty, or to participate in Liberty “away” athletic events, only if the student is in good academic standing, and the student and teacher have agreed on a plan to ensure that the student does not fall behind in their work. Students desiring to play sports are strongly encouraged to take electives or study hall for their last period class.

Adopted: 10-03-2002
Amended: 12-03-2011