Attendance

Attendance and Leave of Absence

1. All students must be present on the first day and last day of each term. Students
   must also be present on the re-opening day after The Summer/Winter Break.
2. In all cases of absence from school, the parent is expected to make a note in the
   specified section of the school diary.
3. Absence for 3 to 5 days on medical grounds must be accompanied by a medical
   certificate and should be sanctioned by the Coordinator. For any other absence of more
   than 5 days the written sanction of the Principal is required.
4. No student should leave the school premises without the permission of the Principal/
5. Principals/Coordinator. Parents seeking to take their child/ward during school hours
   must meet the Principal/. Principals/Coordinator for permission. Students will be
   permitted to leave the class during school hours only when the parent reports in person
   at the school reception and secures the necessary permission.
6. Students will not be sent with drivers/friends/relatives without the written request of
   the Parent.
7. Students suffering from contagious diseases must stay away from school and seek
   medical attention. A student returning to school after suffering from an infection or
   contagious disease should produce a fitness certificate from the Doctor.
   Students
   suffering from the following diseases must observe the prescribed period of quarantine
   before returning to class :
   1. Chicken pox – till scabs fall off
   2. Cholera – till the child is completely well
   3. Measles – Two weeks after the rash disappears
   4. Mumps – About one month, until the swelling has subsided
      Whooping
   5. Cough – Six weeks after recovery
   6. Jaundice – Six weeks after recovery
8. It is compulsory for the students to complete 75% of attendance in the year to make
   them eligible to sit for their final exams. The percentage however, could be relaxed on
   medical grounds but such students will not be eligible for any academic rewards.