Frequent Absences

Excessive absence is closely associated with poor schoolwork. By state regulation (Louisiana State Department of Education Bulletin #741), secondary students must be present a minimum of eighty days per semester to be eligible to receive credit for the course taken. The school interprets this to mean that a student cannot be absent from a given class for more than 480 minutes of instructional time, or a maximum of five 85-minute blocks, during a given semester. The rule is based on period attendance and may affect credit associated with classes individually or collectively.

Parents/Guardians will be notified if their son has been absent three times or more from school during a semester. Exceptions can be made only in the event of extended personal illness verified by a licensed healthcare professional (as described above) and at the discretion of the Head of School or his designee. In such instances, some formal provisions must be made to continue the educational process during the period of absence. The school reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of a student due to excessive absences if, in the opinion of the Head of School, the student is not able to effectively participate in the school’s educational program.