Regular attendance in all classes assures continuity of learning and improves each student’s chance
of success. The emphasis on continuous assessment of students, based on class participation and
frequent evaluations, makes this regular attendance pattern important. Parents, guardians, or
caregivers are to notify the school if their child is going to be absent. An attendance tracking system
will phone home daily to inform parents, guardians, or caregivers and students of morning and
afternoon absences and lates. Persistent absences could mean a loss of the credit.Students who are absent for more than 15 consecutive school days must be taken off the school roll.
If you anticipate an absence of this duration, please contact your assigned Alpha Vice Principal
immediately to discuss available options. Parents, guardians, and caregivers are reminded that as per
section 3.12. of TDSB Policy P036: Teachers shall not be expected to provide detailed classroom work
and homework assignments for students who are away for extended periods of time due to a
parent/guardian-initiated absence. For absences due to extended illness, parents, guardians, or
caregivers may contact the school Principal to discuss available options.
Punctuality
Punctuality shows consideration for other people and is expected in school. When a student arrives
late for class, they disrupt the learning of others and negatively affect the classroom environment.
Frequent lateness can also have negative impacts on student achievement.
Signing In and Out
It is the school’s obligation to keep accurate attendance records and to monitor every student’s daily
attendance. Students who leave early and miss classes must sign out at the Attendance Office. If a
student does not have a note from parent, guardian or caregiver on file excusing them, the office
staff will telephone home to request permission to excuse the student. If the parents, guardians. or
caregivers are unavailable during school hours, arrangements must be made with a relative/guardian
who is listed on the school contact list and able to excuse the student, if the student is under 18
years of age.
When a student arrives at school late for a class, they should report to their class where the
classroom teacher will mark them late. Students who arrive at lunch for their afternoon classes must
sign in when they arrive at school. Students who leave at lunch to attend appointments, are ill, etc.
must sign out prior to leaving the school. Failing to follow the above procedure may result in
disciplinary action (i.e. detentions, contact with parent/guardian, suspensions, etc.). Students that
arrive late due to morning appointments that have been reported to the attendance office must sign
in upon arrival at school.