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In accordance with Alaska State Statute, the Î÷Ê©Ö±²¥APP School Districts and the schools within are required to adhere to specific attendance policies and procedures. 

•  For any student absent from school, the following attendance codes will be utilized in accordance with Î÷Ê©Ö±²¥APP Policy 443 (b);

  • (E) Excused Absence: for illness, death or serious illness in the immediate family, participation in a school function, attendance at religious services, and/or medical appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of the school day. 

  • (U) Unexcused Absence: for any absence that does not meet the criteria of an excused absence, including tardies beyond an hour (elementary) or beyond the first half of a given class (secondary).

  • (P) Pre-Arranged Unexcused Absence: for any pre-arranged absence, including travel, that does not meet the criteria for an excused absence. 

  • (T) Tardy: for students who report to school after the official school start time (8:30) but within one hour of the day (for elementary) or within the first half of the class (secondary).

  • (X) Tardy Excused: for any student whose tardy is beyond the control of the student, including delay in travel, and whose arrival falls within the time constraints mentioned above. 

• Any student (K-8) who reaches or surpasses 10 absences in any class in a given semester, excused or unexcused, will receive an automated Excessive Absence Letter.

• Any student (9-12) who reaches or surpasses 10 absences in any class in a given semester, excused or unexcused, will receive an automated Attendance Probation Letter.

• Any high school student (9-12) who reaches or surpasses 15 days absent in any class in a given semester, excused or unexcused, will have credit withheld and will be dropped from the respective class(es).* *Substantial communication from the school will be made leading up to and prior to these actions being taken and extenuating circumstances will be considered in these situations. 

Pre-Arranged Absences:

If you have a pre-arranged trip or absence planned, please fill out the Pre-Arranged Absence Form (attached right) and submit it to the office at least one week prior to the planned absence. Pre-arranged absences will be coded as ‘excused’ if they are for illness, death or serious illness in the immediate family, participation in a school-related function, or attendance at a religious service. All other pre-arranged absences will be coded as ‘pre-arranged unexcused’.   Missed Instruction and Assignments Polaris Teachers are not always able to provide work in advance of student absences. Students are responsible for coordinating with their teachers regarding any missed instructional time and assignments. Polaris curriculum involves labs, in-class projects, and seminar class experiences which cannot be replicated and make-up work may not reflect classwork missed.  

Given the above information, communication between home and school is of vital importance. Please communicate with us if your child is absent and for what reason. This can be done using the attendance phone line or via ParentConnect. If more information is needed, please see the ASD Guidelines page.