Absence from school, a class, assembly, retreat, or assigned study time without excuse lessens the student’s learning time and creates a safety risk. Students may miss school, a class, assembly, or assigned study period only with written authorization from the Deans’ Office. Off-campus privileges do not excuse a student from assemblies or Masses. Students will be marked absent from assemblies if not seated as assigned by the CP instructor. Students who miss more than two school Masses, prayer services or liturgies will receive consequences regardless of whether parents excuse the absence.

Absences for authorized school activities or absences which are medically required and authorized by a physician are exempt from this rule. A physician’s authorization should be brought to the Deans’ Office within 48 hours of the student’s return to school. The school strongly encourages families to schedule doctor appointments and the like for after-school hours and to plan travel for school holidays. When this is impossible, families should follow the procedures for planned absences from school. (See Discipline and Attendance Procedures.)

Teachers may include participation as part of a student’s grade. Class absence, regardless of the reason, may impact the participation and attendance portion of the grade.