Absences

Cairo Modern School has established reasons for which an excused absence can be granted.  These are the following reasons are:

1. Personal illness.
2. Severe illness.
3. Death in the family.
4. Exposure to contagious diseases
5. Religious holidays.

A student absent from school regarding any of the above mentioned reasons shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time.  The teacher of any class from which a student is absent shall give reasonably equivalent but not necessarily identical tests and assignments missed by the student during the absence.

Absence for any reasons other than the ones stated above must receive prior permission from the school administration.  3 school days are given to the parent after the student’s absence to provide an explanation for the absence to the Team Director.  Absences not verified within 3 days will be recorded as unexcused absences.

Absence should be reported by contacting the school administration office by phone or by sending a note with the child when she returns to school.

Regular and prompt attendance is important for a student to maintain satisfactory academic development and successful completion of quarterly and year-end exams, therefore, excessive or unexpected absences from school and specific classes can be detrimental to the educational process. Learning takes place through discussion and shared activities.  A parent / guardian is responsible for regular and punctual attendance of the children.  Parents / guardian should plan vacations and trips as so it doesn’t conflict with the school's instructional calendar.

Students with more than six (6) class absences, within a given semester – excused or unexcused – will receive a failing grade for that course or the actual class grade.  When extenuating circumstances exist, a parent / guardian should discuss extensive absences with the coordinator.  Students who miss fifteen (15) consecutive days during the school year are withdrawn from the school.