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Article VI. CLASS ATTENDANCE

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Section 1. Rules on Attendance

1. Submission of Class Cards. Students are required to submit their class cards to their respective instructors during the first class meeting of the semester for attendance verification.

2. Attendance Monitoring. Attendance will be recorded at each class meeting. Students who enroll late or submit their class cards after the deadline will be marked absent for any classes held prior to the submission of their class cards.

3. Waiting Period for Instructors. Students are permitted to wait for their instructor for a specified period, which is outlined as follows:

 

Class Hours Number of Minutes for Students to Wait     

            1 hour 15 minutes

            1 ½ hour 20 minutes

            2 hours 30 minutes

            2 ½ hours 35 minutes

            3 hours 45 minutes

 

4. If a faculty member fails to arrive within the specified waiting period, the class will be considered dismissed. The missed session will be rescheduled for a make-up class at a later date.

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Section 2. Tardiness and Cutting Classes

1. Tardiness. A student arriving late to class will be marked as “tardy.”Three instances of tardiness will be counted as one full day of absence.

2. Cutting Classes. A student who leaves the classroom and remains outside for the remainder of the class period without the instructor’s permission will be considered as “cutting classes.”Cutting classes will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s policies.

 

Section 3. Suspension of Classes

Classes will be automatically suspended only under the following circumstances:

1. Typhoon Signal No. 3. Classes will be suspended when Typhoon Signal No. 3 is issued by the relevant weather authorities.

2. Declared Non-Working Holidays. Suspension of classes will occur on days officially declared as non-working holidays.

3. Official Announcements from TESDA/CHED/DepEd/LGU. Classes may be suspended based on official announcements from TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority), CHED (Commission on Higher Education), Department of Education (DepEd) or the Local Government Unit (LGU) as needed.

4. Announcements from STCFI Management. Additional suspension of classes may be declared by STCFI’s top management due to specific circumstances or unforeseen events.

 

Section 4. Sanctions for Non-Compliance

The following sanctions will be applied for excessive unexcused absences or violations of the attendance policy:

1. First Offense (3 unexcused absences):

   • The student will receive a formal verbal and written warning, reminding them of the importance of class attendance.

   • A letter will be sent to the student’s parents or guardians.

2. Second Offense (3 or more unexcused absences):

   • A meeting with the student, their parents/guardians, and a school administrator will be required to discuss the student’s attendance issues.

   • The student may be required to follow an attendance improvement plan, outlining strategies to prevent further absences.

3. Third Offense (3 or more unexcused absences):

   • A final written warning will be issued, with a notice that further violations may lead to more severe consequences.

   • The student may be restricted from participating in extracurricular activities and school events until their attendance improves.

4. Fourth Offense (3 or more unexcused absences):

   • The student may receive a failing grade in the subject(s) where attendance has been a consistent issue.

   • If absenteeism continues, the school reserves the right to consider the student for expulsion in extreme cases, subject to review by the school administration and board.

Appeals Process:

• Students and their parents/guardians have the right to appeal sanctions to the school administration. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five business days of receiving the sanction. The school administration will review the appeal and issue a final decision.

Additional Notes:

• Make-Up Work: In the case of excused absences, students are responsible for catching up on any missed work and communicating with their teachers to ensure they remain on track academically.

• Special Considerations: Students facing prolonged medical or personal issues may be eligible for special accommodations upon approval from school administration.

 

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