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New York State Education Law states that all children between the ages
of 6 and 16 years in proper physical and mental condition shall receive
full time instruction in a public, private, or parochial school. In addition,
regular attendance is a prerequisite for students to achieve to their maximum
potential. Parents are encouraged to make sure that their child attends
school and to support the school’s effort to eliminate truancy or absence
for non-essential reasons.
Absences—In accordance with the Laws of New York State and the Regulations
of the Commissioner of Education, the following are legal reasons for absence
in Homer Central Schools. No other reasons are accepted as legal for absences.
- Personal illness
- Illness or death in family
- Remedial health treatment (doctor, dentist, etc.)
- Required appearance in court
- Religious observance
- Approved music lessons
- Approved college visitation
- Impassable roads or weather
- Approved cooperative work program
Upon returning to school, a student who was absent must give his/her
homeroom teacher a note signed by a parent/guardian stating the reason for
the absence. Students may be excused for short periods of time during the
day for dental and other medical appointments. Parents have the responsibility
of informing the school of any anticipated extended absence. This should
be done so arrangements can be made prior to the absence for make-up work.
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