Attendance Policy

Absences will initially be recorded as “unexcused” and will be changed, if appropriate, upon receipt of acceptable reason for absence. Parents/Guardian must provide a written notice to Attendance Services as to why the student was absent within three (3) days upon the student’s return to school. Failure to provide required documentation within three (3) days upon the student’s return to school will result in a unexcused absence.

Absences are classified as follows:

Excused Absences

• Illness of student-student missing five (5) or more consecutive days due to illness or injury are required to provide a written notice from a health care provider.

• Medical appointment of student- a written statement from a health care provider indicating the date and time of the appointment.

• Death in family.

• Religious observation

• Subpoena by law enforcement agency or mandatory court appearance.

• Outdoor suspension

• Absence beyond the control of the Parent/Guardian as approved by the Principal or Principal’s designee.

Unexcused Absences

• Vacation, Personal Services, Local Non-School events, program or sporting Activity.

• Providing day care for younger siblings

• Illness of others

• Non-compliance with Immunization Requirements (unless lawfully exempted).

• Any other absence not identified as “excused”

Any student, who accumulates ten (10) absences in an annual course and five (5) or more in a quarter, will be placed on academic probation.

Students who are tardy to school must obtain admit pass. Once a student accumulates five (5) tardiest in one quarter, the student will receive a referral. Excessive tardiest may result in probation.

No student will be released within the final thirty (30) minutes (1:50 pm) of the school day unless the Principal or Principal’s designee determines it is an emergency.

Individuals not listed on the emergency contact card will not be permitted to sign a student out of school. There will be no exception to this rule.

The student and parent are to accept the responsibilities and duties stated above and agree to follow directions of the staff and attendance appeal committee.

Dress Code

Shirts: Royal blue or light blue Academy Polo. Pants: Black, Khaki, or Navy-Blue UNIFORM pants, skirts, or shorts only.

Shoes: Closed shoes are required. No sandals, Crocs, or open heels.

Jackets: Academy sweaters ONLY.

Exemptions may apply during school wide activities or events, please see school activity calendar.

Fridays are Dress Down Days; students may wear jeans with their white VPA t-shirt and jeans for $1. Jeans must be standard with no holes or rips

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NO hats/caps or other head gear permitted except for a school wide event.

Child Abuse & Neglect Policy

All Villa Preparatory Academy employees are required by law to report any suspected case of child abuse, abandonment or neglect, as well as alleged misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.