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Senior 2nd Semester Finals and Attendance:
Seniors will be eligible for Second Semester Final Exam Waivers if, during their second semester, they meet the following criteria:
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Fewer than 5 unexcused absences (approximately 7% of the Senior Second Semester attendance days) and fewer than 10 total absences.
- The 10 total absences would include any combination of Unexcused Absences and non-school related Authorized Absences such as College Visits, Family Emergencies, Medical Appointments and Illnesses
- A grade of B- or above.
This rule will be applied on a per-class basis. If a student has exceeded the allowed number of absences in one particular class and the course is giving a final exam, then the Second Semester Final Exam Waiver can be denied for that particular class.
Students will be notified via email regarding any final they will need to take due to attendance prior to senior finals. Students may appeal the decision to deny a waiver. All appeals should be directed to Assistant Principal Alesia Margetis. Contact the Dean's office if you have any questions.
Township High School District 113 Board of Education defines absences with valid cause as the following:
- Student illness
- Necessary medical appointments
- School-related absences (e.g., field trips, participating in school activities and athletic competitions)
- Observance of a religious holiday
- Death in the immediate family
- Family emergencies
- Reasonable concern on the part of the parent/guardian for the health or safety of their child
- Mental Health (5 Days)
Any other type of absence will be unauthorized even with a phone call from a guardian to the attendance office.
*REMEMBER, CALLS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE FOR AUTHORIZATION*
Weekly Attendance Summary:
Student success increases when they attend school. In an effort to collaborate with students and families, we will be sending a weekly report of your student’s attendance. The report will include a recap of Semester 1 as well as a current view of Semester 2 attendance. This report could be a conversation starter with your student about the importance of attending school daily.
For more detailed information please login to your Infinite Campus account and click attendance to view specific dates and attendance codes. If you need assistance accessing your Infinite Campus account please contact our IT Helpdesk at DHS: dhsportal@dist113.org or HPHS: hphsportal@dist113.org .
If you have questions about your student’s attendance data, please contact the Deans by visiting information pages for the Highland Park High School Dean's Office.
The District 113 Student Attendance Policy can be found here. We believe that student attendance is essential for learning and post-secondary success, and appreciate your partnership in these efforts.
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