INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, PRESERVATION OF
In the event an individual student has been absent ten days from one or more classes for school‑related, non‑instructional activities and needs to be absent additional time, a special exemption from Policy IED may be granted by the DeKalb County Board of Education. Such an exemption shall not be granted for group or team activities.
The student must apply in writing to the principal for consideration for exemption from Policy IED; the exemption request must be signed by the student, the parent or guardian, and the teacher sponsoring the activity.
The principal shall review each request and make an appropriate recommendation based on the student's academic status and overall attendance, as well as the nature of the activity to be considered for exemption. The principal's recommendation shall be submitted to the Superintendent for placement on the Board agenda for action. The decision of the Board shall be final.
In situations where time is of the essence, the Superintendent or designee, may poll Board members by telephone, and the results of such polling shall be confirmed at the next regular meeting of the Board.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0140.1 — Online learning (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0290 — Organization of schools; employment of school administrative managers (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0319.1 — Georgia Virtual School (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0319.3 — Online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses (Lexis)
- Rule 160-4-2-.12 — Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Program Plan
- Rule 160-4-2-.31 — Hospital/Homebound Instruction
- Rule 160-8-1-.01 — Georgia Virtual School Program
- Rule 160-5-1-.02 — School Day and School Year for Students and Employees
- Rule 160-4-3-.14 — Work-Based Learning Programs
- Rule 160-5-1-.18 — Competitive Interscholastic Activities in Grades 6-12
- Rule 160-4-8-.09 — Student Advisement
- 10 USC 2031 (g) — Junior ROTC: Participation by home school students