*If a parent is picking up a student for early dismissal, he/she must come into the office and sign the student out. Student drivers may sign themselves out with prior parent permission. No student will be permitted to leave school without parental permission. Except for an emergency, a 24-hour notice of an early dismissal is requested.

Early Dismissals
Any student who needs to leave school during the academic day for an appointment must submit a note to the Student Life office from the parent/guardian, explaining the reason for Early Dismissal by 7:55 a.m. that day. At the appointed dismissal time, students should report to the main (front) office and sign out. If the student is leaving for a medical or dental appointment, he or she should bring a note from the provider the next day. Non-essential early dismissals are strongly discouraged.

If a student faces an illness during the school day, he or she must first see the nurse in order to leave school during the school day. Balancing the health needs of students with prioritizing that the student attend classes, the school nurse must sign off on a student leaving school during the school day. If the issue relates to mental health (e.g. anxiety attacks, depression, self-harm, etc.), the student should see a counselor before being signed out to leave during the school day.

If the student is leaving for a doctor’s appointment, physical therapy, emotional therapy, etc., he or she should bring a note from the relevant health professional to account for the absence.

If a student will miss school time due to familial obligations (e.g. a sibling’s graduation, a family trip, etc.), he or she must seek prior approval for the absence/early dismissal at least 24 hours prior to the dismissal.

Failure to present proper documentation or gaining prior approval for absences may result in Student Life consequences ranging from detentions, Saturday school, or being placed on the Academic Probation list depending on the frequency and severity of the situation.