Attendance

STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICIES

North Adams School Corporation has approved an attendance policy that asks and expects parents to report a child’s absence to the school at the earliest possible time, but not later than one hour after the start of school on the next day school is in session following an absence. Failure to report an absence in this timeframe will result in the absence being recorded as unexcused.

If the student is in school the following day without verbal or written verification of the absence, he/she may be considered truant for the previous day(s).

Phone calls should be made each day during an extended illness unless otherwise arranged with the Assistant Principal. After three (3) consecutive days of illness a doctor’s confirmation will be required. Failure to provide documentation will result in recorded absences to unexcused status.

When reporting an absence, medical appointment [doctor/dentist, etc.], or late arrival/early dismissal a 24-hour, 7-day a week automated attendant can be reached by calling 724-7121. After dialing, follow the instructions for leaving a message on the attendance line.  Parents may also email the BHS attendance secretary at lichtensteigerb@nadams.k12.in.us. Verification of the absence is the responsibility of the parents.