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Required School Attendance: In the state of Nevada, any child between the ages of 7 and 17 years must attend public school. Parents are responsible for seeing that their children are enrolled and attend school for the entire school year (NRS 392.040).
Approved Absences: An approved absence, as defined, is an unavoidable absence caused by illness, court appearances, religious holidays, an emergency outside the control of student or student's family, or a prearranged absence (not exceeding 10 in a school year).
Prearranged Absences: Parent / Guardians must submit a written request to the school (attendance office) in advance of the absence(s).
Truancy: When a student is absent, the school must determine the reason for the absence. A student absent from school without a valid excuse or prearranged absence (not exceeding 10 per year) is deemed truant. When a student has three or more unapproved / unexcused absences he / she is declared a habitual truant. The consequences for a student who is cited for habitual truancy are determined by Juvenile Court and cannot be appealed through the school. As per state law, the possible consequences that may be imposed by the court are as follows: a fine of $100 for the first referral or eight to sixteen hours of community service and $200 for subsequent citations; suspension of the student's driver license for 30 days, or a delay of 30 days from the date a student applies for a first-time license, 60 days for subsequent citations and required community service (NRS 362.224).
In addition to any court-imposed consequences for truancy, students who exceed the limitation of absences are also subject to the penalties that may be imposed as per the district’s attendance regulation (5113).
If a parent/guardian, to whom notice of the habitual truancy has been given, fails to prevent the child’s subsequent truancy within that school year, that person(s) is guilty of a misdemeanor (NRS 392.210).
Any person who induces or attempts to induce any child to be absent from school unlawfully or who knowingly employs or harbors any child while school is in session is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Absence Notes: A note is required following every absence, except prearranged where notification is before the absence. Absence notes must be turned into the Trading Post (Canarelli Middle School Student Store) located inside the cafeteria before 7:55 a.m. All notes are to be turned in within three (3) days after the student returns from the absence. Student, parents, and/or guardians may be required to confer with a Clark County District Administrator when a student accumulates an excessive (8) number of absences.
Homework Request: Homework may be requested if a student is out of school more than three (3) days. This request is made to the counselors' secretary. Teachers are given 24 hours to prepare homework.
Make-up Work: This is discussed in the individual teacher’s syllabus.
Passports: Canarelli Middle School is a closed campus. Students are not to leave campus for lunch or for any part of the school day. Students, who are off campus during the school day for any reason, must carry a passport. A passport may be obtained from the attendance office by presenting a signed note from a parent/guardian. Most passports are issued for dental or medical appointments but other activities deemed important by parents/guardians may also be allowed. To expedite the process and release of students, it is requested that all notes be presented to the attendance/counseling office before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the passport request. Parent/guardian must report to the attendance/counseling office and produce proper identification for student release.
Withdrawal/Transfer: When a student is moving from the Canarelli Middle School attendance zone, he/she must obtain a Pupil Release and Transfer form from the registrar. The student takes this form to each teacher to receive a current grade and to return all textbooks, library books, and musical instruments. All fines and fees must be paid before grades and records can be transferred to another school.
Tardiness: Students are expected to be in their seats prior to the bell. Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action and notification of parents. Persistent tardiness may result in suspension from school. Any student thirty (30) minutes late for class will be counted absent for that class. Random lockouts and tardy sweeps are conducted throughout the school year to ensure that all students are on time. Students not in classes during these lockouts will be assigned Deans’ detention.
Tardy Policy: This tardy policy is cumulative and will be enforced for the entire school year:
1st tardy: Teacher warning/hold conference with student
2nd tardy: Telephone contact with parent by teacher
3rd tardy: Letter to parent and teacher detention
4th tardy: Dean’s referral and required RPC
5th tardy: In-house suspension for one (1) day
6th tardy: Punctuality training and two (2) days in-house suspension
7th tardy: Formal suspension (3 days)
Passing Periods: Students have four (4) minutes between classes. This is enough time to move from one end of the campus to the other if students move quickly. When the bell rings, students are expected to be in the classroom or in their seats, depending on teacher policy. Every effort should be made to be on time for class. A bell signals the end of class but students are dismissed only by the classroom teacher.
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