Attendance Policy
Good attendance and success go hand in hand.
Students are expected to attend school every day. The following is a list of legal excuses for absences:
Personal illness
Death or illness in the immediate family
Observance of a religious holiday
Medical or dental appointments (Please schedule outside of school time, when possible.)
Quarantine
Impassable roads
Steps to follow when absent
Parents or guardians should call the school attendance desk (518) 673-6300 x 1046 before 10 a.m. on the day of absence.
An excuse should be sent with the student upon return, giving the student’s name, days of absence, reasons and parent/guardian signature.
Remember: when students are allowed to miss school for unnecessary reasons, they are getting the message that school is not really important.
Denial of School Credit for Excessive Absences
If a student is absent more than 20 times (10 for a semester course; 5 per quarter for Physical Education), he/she may be denied credit for courses. At a conference with the principal, the principal will decide if extenuating circumstances justify excessive absences, determine the conditions for the granting of credit, or deny credit for classes.