Dear RCS Families,
Regular attendance is essential to school success. Attendance is necessary to gain the full perspective of the class. Absences are normally excused for family emergencies, funerals, doctor appointments, acute illness in the family, parental business trips and more as defined by California Education Code. Unexcused absences are any absences not expressly noted in the previously mentioned criteria, even if accompanied by a parental note. Examples of unexcused absences include shopping excursions, attending sporting events, visiting family/friends, days off for birthdays, etc. These are considered personal unexcused absences and do not count as truancy. The authority for determining the legitimacy of an absence rests with the school administration.
If your student is sick, late or leaving early please email attendance@reddingchristian.com
“Short Term Independent Study”
Absence of 3 or more days for grades K-12th
The Request for Short-Term Independent Study Form must be submitted to administration at least 2 weeks prior to the intended days of absence.
This forms are attached are they are always available on FACTS under Resource Documents or in the office.
Elementary STIS
- Parent signature is required indicating the reason the student will be absent as well as agreeing to the terms. Make sure to complete the top row of the back page and submit to the office for approval BEFORE teacher signatures.
- After the administrator has signed, the office will give the form to elementary teachers notifying them of the upcoming absence and to prepare work.
- All regular homework and class assignments must be turned in the first day back from the absence.
Middle and High School STIS
- Parent and students are required to sign indicating the reason the student will be absent as well as agreeing to the terms. Make sure to complete the top row of the back page and submit to the office for approval BEFORE teacher signatures.
- After the administrator has signed, the office will give the form to the student to obtain signatures from each teacher so they can prepare work.
- Once the teachers have signed the form, it must be turned into the office two school days prior to the intended day of absence. (Student can pick up classwork from teacher at this time).
- All regular homework and class assignments must be turned in the first day back from the absence.
- All major projects or research papers due during the independent study must be turned in before the absence.
- Short-Term Independent Study may not be requested during final exam days and spiritual emphasis.
If any of the above procedures are not completed, the Short-Term Independent Study cannot be accepted and subsequent absences will be unexcused.
Check your email for forms!