Students are expected to be in all scheduled classes, on time, all day, everyday.  Attendance is recorded every period. Students will be marked late if they are not in-class by the final bell.

ABSENCE PROCEDURES

On your return, please bring a note from your parent/guardian to the office. Have the note stamped at reception with the Absence Note Stamp, then take it to your teachers for their signatures before returning it to the office.

Alternatively, parents can email the office at tupper@vsb.bc.ca with their student name, grade, DOB and reason for absence.  Email addresses are verified with the parent/guardian profile to ensure they validity.  

Whenever possible, students who will be absent at parental request (appointments, emergencies, special events, etc.) should provide a signed note in advance to their teachers. If an early dismissal is required students need to present their note to the office before leaving the school. Students absent because of field trips, work experience, athletic events, etc., must inform teachers in advance of the intended absence.

Students are responsible for all work missed during excused absences.  Students are encouraged to show initiative in finding out what work was missed and how it might be made up.

Teachers do not provide extra work or repeat instruction for students who miss school due to an extended absence and/or vacation during the school year. Teachers do not provide different modes of instruction (eg distance learning through workbooks or online) for students that are not attending class.

ABSENCES – EXTENDED VACATION POLICY/PROCEDURES

Students who are taking an extended vacation or who will be absent for an extended period of time must complete the Notice of Extended Absences and/or Vacations During the School Year form, obtain teacher signatures, and submit the completed form to their respective counsellor.   

Students who are taking an extended vacation, or who will be be absent for an extended period of time, can seriously impact their learning, as well as the teacher’s ability to assess student achievement. Whenever possible, vacation time should be taken when school is not in session.