means students can only be absent 10 days per school year. However, there are some exceptions to
this rule.
There are four types of absences a student may obtain: non-exempt excused, exempt excused,
unexcused absences and suspensions. Only exempt excused absences will not be counted against
students when determining whether a student meets attendance requirements.
These acceptable absences are typically verified by a doctor or medical professional, or the absences
are those which allow the student to celebrate special holidays in observance of his or her own faith,
or a death in student's immediate family. Students who participate in school-approved field trips or
other instructional activities that necessitate being away from school will be considered to be present
and will be given the opportunity to make up all missed work. Additionally, for those students who
work in artistic settings, the Child Performer Trust Act requires the employers of those students to
provide tutors to students so that they may keep up with their school assignments.
Please keep in mind, that if your child checks out of school before 11:30 AM or into school after
11:30 AM, he/she will be considered absent for the entire day. This District Policy will be strictly
enforced.
Whenever your child is absent, tardy or checked out early you need to send a note from a physician,
or from a parent stating the reason for the absence within five school days of the student's return.
Remember, only acceptable absences will be excused.
CELL PHONES
BR FLAIM is a cell phone-restricted campus. Students are not permitted to use cell phones or
electronic devices on the school campus. During school hours, students are required to turn their
cellphones and electronic devices completely off and leave in their book sacks. Examples of restricted
electronic devices include iPads, Kindles, Nintendo 3DS, Playstation Vita. Student cell phones and
electronic devices will be confiscated if used on campus and held in the office until a parent picks it
up. In the event of an emergency situation such as illness, students are permitted to use the office
telephone. Please note that forgotten books, homework or supplies do not constitute an emergency.
Parents will be asked to silence or turn off cell phones that are brought to our campus.
Any parent or visitor observed using a cell phone will be asked to turn it off. We ask that all parents
refrain from cell phone usage especially during our carpool period. It is important that you remain
engaged with your child and alert to your surroundings for safety purposes.
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