Attendance Policy
At St. Cuthbert Classical Academy, we encourage and promote regular attendance, as we believe it is vital to students' learning and academic success. Educational research consistently shows a strong correlation between attendance and academic achievement. Therefore, all students are expected to attend classes every school day. Failure to follow the school’s attendance policy may result in serious consequences.
If a student is unable to attend school due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, the student is required to notify the main office by calling 416-763-4121 or by emailing info@stcuthbertacademy.ca to inform the receptionist and provide the reason for the absence.
Frequent absences may jeopardize a student’s ability to meet course expectations, potentially leading to the loss of credit. All students are strongly advised to carefully review this policy to avoid severe consequences, including expulsion.
Attendance Policy
| Number of Absences | Person to Inform & Required Action |
|---|---|
| 1 absence | Teachers: Speak with the student to determine the reason for the absence. Review the attendance policy with the student and record the date and time. |
| 2 absences | Teachers: Inform the Guidance Counselor and record the date and time. |
| 3 absences | Teachers: Notify the Admission Officer and Attendance Secretary. The Admission Officer will contact the parents or agents and issue the first notification to parents. |
| 4-5 absences | Teachers: Inform the Guidance Counselor and Attendance Secretary. A meeting with the Principal will be scheduled, and the second notification will be sent to the parents. |
| 7-8 absences | Admission Officers will be notified again, and the third and final notification will be sent to the parents. |
| 10 absences | The student will be removed from the course. To be reinstated in the course, the student will be required to pay the full course fee. The Immigration Office will also be notified of the decision. |
Note: All absences must be documented with date, time, and reason. Medical absences require proper documentation.
