The Rice School/La Escuela Rice

Absences

After an absence, the student will give the Attendance Clerk a written excuse from the parent stating the reason for the absence and a phone number for verification.  Absences are excused for the student’s personal illness, illness or death or an immediate family member, participation in legitimate school activities with permission of the principal, or emergency/extenuating circumstances as recognized by the principal or principal’s designee.  Absences for religious holidays are not counted against a student’s attendance record as long as parent notifies the school in writing prior to the student’s observance of a religious holiday.  Any other planned absences must have prior approval of campus administrator. The parent must turn in the excuse within three days of the absence.  Failure to provide documentation for Excused Absences may result in denial of credit based on excessive absences.