Gray Stone Day School students are expected to be at school on time and to keep all of their commitments at school every day as long as health and family circumstances permit.  Attendance is mandatory.  The State of North Carolina has a compulsory attendance law requiring school age students to be in attendance when school is in session barring any unforeseen circumstances.  Students failing to comply may be referred for truancy.

Students are expected to be in class by the time posted for that class.  Students not in class at the designated time must have a signed pass in order to be admitted to class.  Students who are tardy for class may face disciplinary action from the instructor according to each instructor’s established classroom policies.  Students who are continually tardy (four or more) may be referred to the administration for disciplinary action.  Students must be present for more than 30 minutes to be counted present (45 minutes for an extended day class).  In order to receive credit for a class at Gray Stone Day School, the student must not be marked absent for more than sixteen (16) days per year in that class.  One semester classes will be limited to eight (8) days per semester for that class.  

Excused Absences

When a student is absent, the school expects documentation regarding the reason for the absence within two school days.  Documentation should come from a parent, medical professional or other party who can justify the absence.  Excused absences are only issued for the following reasons with verification:

• Student illness
• Medical appointments
• Death in the immediate family
• Court proceedings
• Religious observances
• Educational opportunity (at the Chief Administrator’s discretion, prior approval required)

All absences are coded as unexcused until a note (as described above) has been received. School sponsored trips in which a student misses a class is not considered an absence; however, the student is responsible for making up any missed work.

Make-Up Work

Instructors have the discretion through established classroom policies to not accept work for students who have absences deemed unexcused.  Likewise, instructors may place a deadline on missed work for all excused absences not to be less than the number of days absent.  Parents and students should familiarize themselves with each instructor’s policy regarding makeup work and absences.

Attendance Waiver

In the event of an extended illness or other unforeseen circumstances in a class in which the student passes but does not meet the attendance requirement, a student may appeal to the Board of Directors for a waiver.