Attendance Policy

General Attendance Policy

A pupil enrolled at Grace Academy is expected to be present and on time for all classes every day the school is in session.  If it will be known in advance that a pupil will be unable to attend class, please talk to the tutor as soon as possible.  Last-minute absences (e.g. illness) or unavoidable delays will be excused if immediate notification is given to a staff member or tutor, even by proxy, so that they can teach and plan accordingly to the benefit of the whole class.

  1. Responsibility: Pupils and their parents are solely responsible for all make-up work in the event of absence.
  2. Make-up work: Pupils may take make-up tests and submit any other make-up work before or after class. Pupils or their parents should discuss these arrangements with the tutor and take the initiative in completing the missed work.
  3. Lateness: Pupils are required to arrive and be ready to begin classes promptly at the beginning of the school day (or the time designated for their specific class). The Grace Academy door will be opened at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the first class to allow pupils to arrive and complete any necessary preparations before class begins.

 

Class Withdrawal Policy

We recommend that pupils complete the classes for which they have enrolled during an academic year.  However, if a parent decides to withdraw their child from a class, the following procedure must be followed:

  • The Grace Academy Board must be provided with written notification at least 7 days in advance of the withdrawal.  The notification should be delivered to the Grace Academy administrator and include reasons for the class withdrawal.
  • The administrator will present the Grace Academy Board and the pupil’s tutor with a copy of the withdrawal notification.
  • A Grace Academy Board or staff member will contact you to discuss your reason for withdrawal, as we seek to support and enhance your efforts as an educating parent.

There will be no refund of tuition paid for class withdrawals. Grace Academy is a small organization, and relies upon your financial commitments in the planning, staffing and expenditures of funds for the academic year. If extenuating circumstances are in effect, the Board will graciously evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis.