Attendance Register Codes Explanation of student absence – The following attendance register codes are to be used to record the explanation of student absence and are counted for statistical purposes. Symbols to be used for explanation of student absence Symbol Meaning Notes The student’s absence is unexplained or unjustified. This symbol must be used if no explanation has been provided To be also used if the principal does not by parents within seven days of the occurrence of an absence or the explanation is not accepted by the principal accept that an absence (e.g. for extended A leave/travel during school term) is in the It is at the principal’s discretion to accept or not accept the explanation provided. student’s best interests and that the reason is unjustified. The student’s absence is due to sickness or as the result of a medical or paramedical appointment. In these cases: - a medical certificate is provided or S - the absence was due to sickness and the principal accepts this explanation. Principals may request a medical certificate in addition to explanations if the explanation is doubted, or the student has a history of unsatisfactory attendance. An explanation of the absence is provided which has been accepted by the principal. This may be due to: Note that this code is to be used if the reason for the absence (e.g. extended - misadventure or unforeseen event leave/travel) is accepted by the principal. - participation in special events not related to the school The principal may consider an Application for Extended Leave/Travel - domestic necessity such as serious illness of an immediate family member L from parents, and provide a Certificate for - attendance at funerals Extended Leave/Travel, if approved. - travel in Australia and overseas - recognised religious festivals or ceremonial occasions. The student was suspended from school E
Attendance Register Codes – Explanation of student absence The following attendance register codes are to be used to record the explanation of student absence and are counted for statistical purposes. Symbols to be used for explanation of student absence Symbol Meaning Notes A The student’s absence is unexplained or unjustified. This symbol must be used if no explanation has been provided by parents within seven days of the occurrence of an absence or the explanation is not accepted by the principal It is at the principal’s discretion to accept or not accept the explanation provided. To be also used if the principal does not accept that an absence (e.g. for extended leave/travel during school term) is in the student’s best interests and that the reason is unjustified. S The student’s absence is due to sickness or as the result of a medical or paramedical appointment. In these cases: - a medical certificate is provided or - the absence was due to sickness and the principal accepts this explanation. Principals may request a medical certificate in addition to explanations if the explanation is doubted, or the student has a history of unsatisfactory attendance. L An explanation of the absence is provided which has been accepted by the principal. This may be due to: - misadventure or unforeseen event - participation in special events not related to the school - domestic necessity such as serious illness of an immediate family member - attendance at funerals - travel in Australia and overseas - recognised religious festivals or ceremonial occasions. Note that this code is to be used if the reason for the absence (e.g. extended leave/travel) is accepted by the principal. The principal may consider an Application for Extended Leave/Travel from parents, and provide a Certificate for Extended Leave/Travel, if approved. E The student was suspended from school