Truancy

Truancy by definition is the absence of part of, or all of, one or more days from school during     which the school attendance officer, principal or teacher has not been notified of the appropriate cause of such absence by the parent or guardian and also means intermittent carried on for the purpose of defeating the intent of compulsory education.

Students are required to attend school until they reach the age of eighteen or graduate. Reaching the age of majority does not imply any specific rights. If a student is eighteen (18) or older and     chooses not to follow the rules, regulations, and/or policies of the school, that student can be       asked to cease attendance in school. Regular attendance at school is critical for the student’s      learning. To encourage regular attendance by students, our school will ensure that students and

their parents are informed about the school’s policy on attendance. Where, in the principal’s          judgement, a student’s frequent absences from school are jeopardizing his or her success, school staff should meet with the student and the parents to explain the potential consequences of the    absences and discuss steps to be taken to improve attendance. Students of compulsory school    age whose absence is reported to the school board attendance counsellor will have the reason     for their absence investigated.