Camden High School Attendance Policies
Contact: Mr. Jerry Swindell Jr at 856-966-5100 ext. 37410
email: jswindell@camden.k12.nj.us
Absences
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Students may be excused for the following WITH appropriate documentation:
Illness or doctor’s appointment, College/school visit or employment interview, Court appointment, Religious observation or Take Your Child To Work Day, Family emergency / death in immediate family, For students with disabilities or 504 plans: in accordance with medical needs/healthcare plan, Suspension (in or out of school), Home instruction (medical), Other (approved by Principal)
Note: Family travel and regular family duties may not be excused
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Family Travel /Vacation, Regular family duties (for example: babysitting, etc.), Household chores, Abusive attendance note patterns
NOTE TYPES
HANDWRITTEN NOTES
(Only 10 handwritten notes will be allowed for the school year without principals approval)
Handwritten notes will only be accepted within (15) days from the date of absence.
Each note must include the following:
Date, Parent name, Contact number, Student name, Student ID, Date of absence, Reason for absence
DOCTOR'S NOTES
Valid verifiable Dr. Notes can be accepted at anytime.