The school understands there are times when children may be ill and/or unable to attend school for an extended period of time (e.g. close contact, positive COVID case). Where possible, teachers will provide parents with suggested activities for students to complete at home.
For excused absences of more than three days, suitable activities will be emailed to the parent. Activities provided will not replicate the learning provided through a normal school day and are intended as a guide to engage students at home.
In order to honor our students’ developmental needs and the collaborative nature of our instructional approach to learning, UP teachers do not provide Zoom instruction or Zoom recordings of lessons for students who are absent from school.
Where appropriate, resources may be picked up at a time previously arranged with the teacher. Student iPads will only be given to students once parents have submitted the iPad waiver form on PowerSchool. iPads are not permitted to be taken out of the country due to insurance purposes. Please allow at least one day’s notice since teachers do not always have free time during the day to gather your child’s assignments and iPad.
If a student is absent for reasons other than illness, family emergencies or significant personal reasons, parents should note that the school does not require teachers to provide make-up work (see “Student Attendance” Policy 3150, available on DragonNet).
Teachers plan and carry out purposeful instructional activities every day, so when students miss school for extra holidays,their learning is impacted. The school strongly urges parents to schedule family trips during the days provided for holiday travel. If you must take your child out of school, please notify the teacher at least one week ahead of time.