A school administrator decides as to whether a student's absence is excused or unexcused PCPS Code of Student Conduct.

If a student is absent from school, he/she must bring a note signed by a parent/guardian explaining the absence.
A doctor's note is required if a student is absent for more than 10 days during a semester.
If a student has excessive, unexcused absences, the school may refer the student to the school social worker. If the student continues to miss school, the school may refer him/her to Children and Family Services for truancy.
If a student knows he/she will not be able to attend school for an extended period of time, teachers should be notified in advance. All missed work will be available to the student upon his/her return. The student will have the number of days, PLUS 2, to complete the missing work.
See the Code of Student Conduct if a student plans to miss school in order to take a trip with his/her parents/guardians.

Punctuality and attendance are necessary for the student to take full advantage of the available educational opportunities. When tardiness constitutes a pattern of behavior disruptive to the educational process, they will be dealt with as disruptive behaviors and/or minor infractions as set forth in the Code of Student Conduct. Excessive absences may result in retention or legal action. Upon the 5^th unexcused absence the school will send notification to the parents/guardians. A doctor's note will be required for any absence exceeding 10 days.

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