Attendance

a. Excused absence will be granted for personal illness, death in the family, or medical/dental appointments.  If a student is excused due to a doctor or dentist appointment, submit the excuse upon return.  Students may not participate in a practice/performance the day of a full-day absence from school (per school policy). 

b. A student must be present at least ½ day to practice or perform (in by 11:30, or out after 11:30).

c. If a student is present at school, he or she is expected to attend that day’s rehearsal or performance.

d. For two or more absences in a week during marching season, participation in the next performance is at the discretion of the band director.

e. Unexcused absence will result in:

1st offense—Suspension from the next performance/event

2nd offense—Suspension from the next two performances/events

3rd offense—Suspension from all extracurricular band activities for one year

Tardiness to Rehearsals or Performances (unexcused):

Detentions and make-up work are not excused tardies for after school rehearsals or for Zero Hour class.  There are other times available- please make the necessary arrangements in advance.

1st offense—One band detention (running laps, extra clean-up, other requirements as deemed appropriate by the director)

2nd offense—One band detention

3rd offense—Suspension from the next performance/activity

4th offense—Suspension from all extracurricular band activities for one semester

Suspension from school and/or chronic ISS assignments may result in removal from the band program.  Refer to the Floyd County Schools Extracurricular Activity form for further guidelines.