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HINCHINGBROOKE SIXTH FORM
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all lessons. An attendance rate of less than 90% is unacceptable and if this happens, parents may be contacted and consequences of this absence rate will be discussed.
There are 3 categories of absence
- Authorised in advance ii) Unexpected absence iii) Unauthorised
Examples of these are shown below:
Authorised in advance |
Unexpected absence |
Unauthorised absence |
A medical appointment that cannot be arranged outside school hours
A religious holiday (max 3 per year)
A visit to a university for either an interview or an open day
Attendance at an event/activity linked with an A level subject
Driving test
Funeral |
Personal sickness/injury
Severe disruption to mode of transport
Emergency situation |
Driving lessons in lesson time
Holidays in term time
Paid work
Completing coursework
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- If a student knows about an absence in advance then they must complete a ‘Request for Absence’ form which is available from room 60 or from shared resources on the intranet. A copy is also available in the Academic Planner which can be photocopied.
- For any unexpected absence a student must inform the school of his/her absence as soon as possible, preferably on the morning of the absence. Please telephone 01480 375700 ext 5741 and leave a message.
