• Attendance 

    It is necessary that a student be in attendance throughout the school day in order to benefit fully from the educational programs at Norton.  We recognize that, from time to time, compelling circumstances require that a student be late or absent from school.  It is the responsibility of the student’s parent/guardian to explain a student’s absence from school. A note from the student's parent/guardian or licensed physician should be sent to school officials normally within two (2) school days of the student's return. The reasons for excused absences include:

    • Absence due to sickness, injury, death in the family
    • Documented appointments with health care professionals
    • Documented absence for religious instruction or a religious holiday
    • Absence due to participation in an academic class or school-sponsored activity approved by the principal or assistant.
    • Court appearances (documentation required)

     

    All other absences are considered unexcused unless the absence is approved by the principal.    

     

    When returning from an absence, each student must bring a note to the teacher from the parent/guardian or doctor explaining the absence.   A parent/guardian may document up to six (6) days of absences for illness per semester, after which such absences will be unexcused unless documented by a physician or health care provider.

     

    Tardy

    It is important to be at school on time. If you arrive late, you will miss class time and may disrupt the learning of others. You are tardy if you come to school after the beginning of the school day or if you are not in your classroom when the tardy bell rings.

    • If you are tardy to school, your parent/guardian must sign you in at the front office.

    The principal will decide whether to excuse your tardiness to school. 

    The principal will not accept the following reasons for being tardy: heavy traffic; oversleeping; returning home for forgotten items; and non-educational appointments other than doctor/dentist.

    Six (6) unexcused tardies to school or unexcused early releases from school will result in one absence for purposes of determining truancy. 

    Database Manager: Chris Rojas

    Please email nortonattendance with any attendance concerns.