How do I get homework assignments when I am absent?

There is no "Homework Hotline" at SHS

1) Email your teacher. The fastest and most efficient way! Most assignments can be sent to you via email.

2) It is recommended that students get to know at least one other student in each of their classes for the purpose of obtaining homework in the event of an absence.

3) For absences which are known about in advance, students should discuss this with their teachers and get assignments prior to the absence.

Don't forget to visit your teacher's website!

Counselors can request homework from teachers on behalf of students. Such request should only be considered for long-term absences, and require a minimum of 24 hours notice.

 

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The Attendance policy can be found in the Student Handbook, the following is an excerpt.

Attendance Policy: Southington High School has an attendance policy which states that classroom attendance is an integral part of the student's course of study. The following are it's standards: The maximum number of absences allowed in any half-year course is six (6) days from school or from class. The maximum number of absences allowed in all full-year courses is twelve (12) days from school or from class. Students who exceed the maximum number of absences allowed will lose credit in the course unless an extension has been granted by the Academic Credit Office.

It’s very important to contact SHS if your child is unable to come to school for any reason. Reporting your child’s absence through Parent Square is easy and it helps our attendance accuracy.

Please follow these instructions for sending messages to the Attendance Office through Parent Square:

-Click the Dashboard below the student’s name (for the Parent Square app use only)

-Click Classes and scroll to the bottom, and then click the bubble next to SHSAttendance.

You can enter the info there and it will be imported to Power School.  We find it very helpful to have an electronic version of the absence message to avoid any misunderstandings.