Eastland Band Attendance Policy:
The policy for attendance in the Eastland Band is intended to be simple and fair. You are expected to be at all rehearsals and performances. You are expected to arrive early and always be completely ready when rehearsal begins. The band wins and loses, succeeds and fails, on the effort of every individual and the group deserves your best. That starts with showing up!
Excused Absences:
The band program will excuse a missed rehearsal or performance for the same reason the school will: Illness or injury, a death in the family, or pre-arranged school conflict.
If a student will not be at a performance or rehearsal they must fill out the excused absence form on EastlandBand.com as soon as they are aware that they will not be there. Doctor’s notes are needed as soon as the student returns to school (turn in a copy to the directors and the high school office). No absence will be excused without these steps.
In the case of a pre-arranged school conflict, these require the school conflict form (Eastlandband.com) is filled out the very moment that the conflict is observed. This is usually at the time the student receives that calendar. For events that start later in the school year, students should share the band calendar with their teacher/coach ASAP.
All missed rehearsal time must be made up within the next five school days before school, after school, or during lunch regardless of the reason for the absence. We all pay the same price for success.
Unexcused Absences:
Any absence that is not Illness or injury, a death in the family, or pre-arranged school conflict is considered unexcused. Unexcused absences are unacceptable. Examples of unexcused absences include missing for birthday parties, vacations, ambiguous family events, doctor’s appointments, and work. We have a solution oriented attitude in working out conflicts so that we do not hurt the team. Excellence and commitment are directly related.
Exceptions:
There may be a very good reason that a student cannot make a performance that is not listed on this policy. If you believe that you have a case for an absence policy exemption then fill out the absence policy exception form on EastlandBand.com. Please note that the earlier we know about this, the more likely it will be able to be accommodated.
The policy for attendance in the Eastland Band is intended to be simple and fair. You are expected to be at all rehearsals and performances. You are expected to arrive early and always be completely ready when rehearsal begins. The band wins and loses, succeeds and fails, on the effort of every individual and the group deserves your best. That starts with showing up!
Excused Absences:
The band program will excuse a missed rehearsal or performance for the same reason the school will: Illness or injury, a death in the family, or pre-arranged school conflict.
If a student will not be at a performance or rehearsal they must fill out the excused absence form on EastlandBand.com as soon as they are aware that they will not be there. Doctor’s notes are needed as soon as the student returns to school (turn in a copy to the directors and the high school office). No absence will be excused without these steps.
In the case of a pre-arranged school conflict, these require the school conflict form (Eastlandband.com) is filled out the very moment that the conflict is observed. This is usually at the time the student receives that calendar. For events that start later in the school year, students should share the band calendar with their teacher/coach ASAP.
All missed rehearsal time must be made up within the next five school days before school, after school, or during lunch regardless of the reason for the absence. We all pay the same price for success.
Unexcused Absences:
Any absence that is not Illness or injury, a death in the family, or pre-arranged school conflict is considered unexcused. Unexcused absences are unacceptable. Examples of unexcused absences include missing for birthday parties, vacations, ambiguous family events, doctor’s appointments, and work. We have a solution oriented attitude in working out conflicts so that we do not hurt the team. Excellence and commitment are directly related.
Exceptions:
There may be a very good reason that a student cannot make a performance that is not listed on this policy. If you believe that you have a case for an absence policy exemption then fill out the absence policy exception form on EastlandBand.com. Please note that the earlier we know about this, the more likely it will be able to be accommodated.