Excused and Unexcused Absences
Excused and Unexcused Absences
LPA will follow the rules outlined in SB 204 as recorded below.
S.B. 204 53A-15-1403 Parental Right to Academic Accommodations
5) Notwithstanding Chapter 11, Part 1, Compulsory Education Requirements, an LEA shall record an excused absence for a scheduled family event or a scheduled proactive visit to a health care provider if:
(a) the parent or guardian submits a written statement at least one school day before the scheduled absence; and
(b) the student agrees to make up course work for school days missed for the scheduled absence in accordance with LEA policy.
LPA will follow the rules outlined in SB 204 as recorded below.
S.B. 204 53A-15-1403 Parental Right to Academic Accommodations
5) Notwithstanding Chapter 11, Part 1, Compulsory Education Requirements, an LEA shall record an excused absence for a scheduled family event or a scheduled proactive visit to a health care provider if:
(a) the parent or guardian submits a written statement at least one school day before the scheduled absence; and
(b) the student agrees to make up course work for school days missed for the scheduled absence in accordance with LEA policy.
Parents may excuse a student’s absence due to illness by contacting the front office the morning of the absence.
• South Campus - 801-936-0555, [email protected]
• North Campus - 801-294-2801, [email protected]
Parents may also request that their student’s absence for a scheduled family event or health care visit be excused. A request must be submitted in writing to the front office one (1) school day prior.
• South Campus - 801-936-0555, [email protected]
• North Campus - 801-294-2801, [email protected]
Parents may also request that their student’s absence for a scheduled family event or health care visit be excused. A request must be submitted in writing to the front office one (1) school day prior.
Requests must include the following:
• Student’s full printed name and grade
• Date(s) of absence requested to be excused
• Reason for absence (i.e.: scheduled family event or scheduled health care visit)
• Parent’s printed name
• Parent’s signature
• Date of signature
• Phone number where parent can be reached regarding absence note Parents requesting school work for an extended absence must complete a Scheduled Absent Request at the front office or online at least 5 days prior to the absence for work to be collected.
• Student’s full printed name and grade
• Date(s) of absence requested to be excused
• Reason for absence (i.e.: scheduled family event or scheduled health care visit)
• Parent’s printed name
• Parent’s signature
• Date of signature
• Phone number where parent can be reached regarding absence note Parents requesting school work for an extended absence must complete a Scheduled Absent Request at the front office or online at least 5 days prior to the absence for work to be collected.