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Oregon law requires that all children between the ages of seven and eighteen years of age who have not completed the 12th grade regularly attend a public full-time school (ORS 339.010). The law establishes several exemptions to the compulsory attendance law (ORS 339.030): Children being taught in a private or parochial school in the courses of study usually taught in grades 1 through 12 in the public schools and in attendance for a period equivalent to that required of children attending public schools. Children proving to the satisfaction of the district school board that they have acquired equivalent knowledge to that acquired in the courses of study taught in grades 1 through 12 in the public schools. Children being taught for a period equivalent to that required of children attending public schools by a parent or private teacher the courses of study usually taught in grades 1 through 12 in the public schools. Those students who are 16 or 17 years of age , or emancipated minors who are employed full time, employed part time and enrolled in a community college or other state registered or district approved alternative education program. Admission Schools shall admit free of charge all students between the ages of 5 and 21 who reside within the school district unless they have received a high school diploma or unless they have been expelled from another school district as specified below. A child entering school for the first time shall be considered five years of age if his or her fifth birthday falls on or before September 1. Students who seek to enroll in the school district after their 19th birthday may be required, at the school’s option, to attend an alternative school program at district expense. The district may deny regular school admission to a student who is expelled from another school district and who subsequently becomes a resident of the district or who applies for admission to the district as a non-resident student. In order to deny admission to a student who becomes a resident of this district, the administrator must follow the procedures outlined in the district’s expulsion procedures (See page 34). The district shall deny regular school admission to a student who is expelled from another school district for an offense that constitutes a violation of federal firearm laws and who subsequently becomes a resident of the district or who applies for admission as a non-resident student. The school administration will inform a student who becomes a resident of the district and the student’s parents about the availability of alternative education programs if the student’s admission is denied because he or she has been expelled from another school district. Enforcement Efforts will be made by school officials to enforce the compulsory attendance laws of the state. However, compliance with those laws is the mutual responsibility of home and school. Students are expected to be punctual in reporting to classes and to attend regularly. The school will notify parents of irregular attendance or habitual tardiness. The parents of students who have chronic attendance problems may receive a citation of up to $100. Students Who Have Been Suspended or Expelled Students may not attend any district school or any school-sponsored activity or be on any school district property when they have been suspended or expelled from school, except with the consent of a school district administrator. Students who violate this policy may be prosecuted for criminal trespass. Relationship of Attendance to Grades and Credit Punctual and regular attendance is essential to the academic success of students. Attendance may be considered in determining a student’s grade and credit for a class. Attendance, however, shall not be the sole criterion used to determine a student’s grade or the credit received for a class. At the beginning of each course, teachers will inform students and parents how attendance and class participation are related to the instructional goals of the subject or course. Due process that follows the established challenge procedures will be provided to any student whose grade is reduced or credit denied for attendance rather than for academic reasons. Grades may not be reduced nor may credit be denied based on absences due to religious reasons; a student’s disability; or an absence that is excused under school policy.

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