The only excusable absences are prearranged school conflicts and those that would be excused by the school for regular attendance records, e.g. illness, a death in the family, or a religious holiday.  Individual needs will be addressed as they occur.  This system is subject to modification by the director.

Performance no shows!  The students will receive a lowering of one letter grade on his or her report card.  Dismissal from the program is also possible.

For all absences, the following procedure must be followed by the student and parent:

• The director must be notified in advance when possible.
• For illness, a parental/doctor's note must be submitted.
• Although cleared by the school office, absences from a band activity that same day must be cleared with the director as well.
• In extreme cases, a phone message may be left, with a follow-up call later.
• Follow-up is the sole responsibility of the student!

Students who miss more than 2 rehearsals the week of a performance will not be allowed to perform, however, they must still be in attendance at the event.  This is to alleviate the danger of students missing added content or changes that were made in their absence during a public performance.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT VALID EXCUSES:  VACATION, WORK, ATHLETIC PRACTICE, NO TRANSPORTATION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PARENTS WOULD NOT GIVE PERMISSION, TRIPS OF GENERAL NATURE.

Students are expected to attend each rehearsal and each performance.  A performance schedule is given to students at the beginning of the season or, if possible, earlier.  Each person contributes greatly to each performance and if that person is missing, it greatly affects the other members of the band.  If a student cannot attend a performance the band director should be notified in advance.  Students are expected to be on time.  Excessive tardiness and unexcused absences will be dealt with appropriate action.

Students will receive two weeks notice when there are changes in the performance schedule when possible.   An exception to this is playoff games.