The New York State Educational Law states that absence from school for the following reasons is excusable: personal sickness, death or sickness in the family, impassable roads or weather making travel unsafe, religious observance, quarantine, approved education-al trips, required presence in court, attendance at organized clinics, and remedial health treatment. Absence for any other reason is illegal and must be so marked on the pupil’s official record.

A vacation when school is in session is considered an unexcused absence. Medical appointments should be scheduled after school hours. If your child will not be in attendance at school on a specific day, you must phone the school office between 7:30-8:30 AM at (631)385-3322 x252/253.

When your child is ill, please arrange to obtain the homework assignments from a responsible classmate or contact your child’s teacher to arrange for pickup from security. After dismissal at 2pm, the books and assignments may be picked up at security until 3:30pm.

After absences, your child must return to school with a note and the reason for the absence. If the note is not sent, it will be considered an unexcused absence, as mandated by NYS. This note, signed by the parent, gives the date(s) and the reason for the absence.

Excessive Absence Policy

The DRVC Department of Education has instituted an absence policy that if a child is absent 12 or more times throughout the academic year there will be an academic review to ensure all requirements of the grade level have been met.

Lateness

A student who arrives after the 7:40 bell is late. All students must report first to the main office if they arrive after this time. A late pass will be issued, and it will be recorded on the attendance register and report card.

No student will be dismissed after 1:00 PM. Notice
MUST BE SENT before you can pick up your child early.