In order to maintain a high-quality marching band, attendance from all members is essential. Unlike other classes where a student's success is based upon individual accomplishment, the band's success depends upon complete member participation. Please review the following attendance policy for the 2009-10 school year:

Absences from rehearsals

1. You are considered absent if you arrive more than 20 minutes late or miss an entire rehearsal.

2. If you know that you will be absent on a certain date, you must hand a note from your parent directly to one of the directors as soon as you know you will be absent. Your note must be given directly to a director - not to a drill instructor, guard captain, drum major or other adult staff.

***It is up to the directors' discretion to decide whether an absence is excused or unexcused.***

Excused Absences

1. A student with two excused absences from any rehearsal n one week will not march at the next football game or contest, or perform at the next concert.

2. The directors will decide what is excused and what is not.

3. For an absence to be excused, the student must provide an acceptable note.

Unexcused Absences
A student with one unexcused absence from any rehearsal in a given week will not march at the next football game or contest, or perform at the next concert.

Tardies

1. If you are not in your warm-up position or assigned position by the time attendance is taken, you are considered tardy.

2. Two tardies equal one absence.

3. Parent/teacher notes for tardies follow the same rules for absences.

If you have any questions about this attendance policy, contact one of the Clark directors at 397-5240.