Frequently Asked Questions

Q: [What is the difference between an excused and unexcused absence?]
A: [Excused absences, tardiness, and early departures from school or class are defined as those due to personal illness, illness or death in the family, impassable roads or unsafe weather conditions, religious observances, quarantine, required court appearances, attendance at health clinics/doctor's offices, approved college visits, approved cooperative work programs, military obligations, and such other reasons as may be approved by the High School Principal. Whether excused or unexcused, each absence or tardiness requires a written excuse from home upon returning to school. The excuse must be given to the first period teacher (in cases of absence) or the school nurse (in cases of tardiness). If the proper excuse is not handed in the fifth morning after the absence/tardiness, the student will be assigned detention - one day for each day the excuse is overdue. Please remember that all absences, excused or unexcused, are included in the total number of absences allowed in our Attendance Policy.]

Q: [What days will by child have off from school due to holidays and superintendents days?]
A: [Click on the icon below for the 2007-2008 school year calendar.]

Q: [What are the hours of operation for the school day?]
A: [The school schedule remains as last year with dismissal for students in grades 1-12 at 2:25 or 3:25 depending on the child's participation in double dismissal period activities. The double dismissal period is used for extra help, required remedial work, make-up work/tests, enrichment activities, band, and detention. The official end of the school day is at 3:25 and only students who have no obligations or activities during double dismissal will be excused at 2:25. Kindergarten dismissal remains at 2:15 each day as in the past.]?

Q: [What is my child is going to be absent from school?]
A:[To help form a mutually supportive relationship between parents and teachers we encourage you to become familiar with your child's schedule and daily time schedule (enclosed). Often students call home and tell their parents, "I haven't got any classes this afternoon, call and excuse me." If you know that your child has English and Biology in the afternoon, you should question that request. It is very rare that a class is canceled. If you have any doubts about whether to excuse your child, call and ask for the principal. When we have knowledge that a number of students may be trying to get their parent's permission to miss class illegally, we ask the secretaries to route calls to us. We hope you share our concern for illegal absence from class and will work with us to stress the importance of regular class attendance.]

Q: [Is there a latch-key program at Chateaugay Central School?]
A: [CCS is very proud of our after school child care program. Learn more about it HERE.]

Q: [Can students drive their own carts to school?]
A: [As a general rule, driving cars to school by students is discouraged. We find student use of vehicles during school very difficult to supervise and "guidelines for use" are often ignored by students. This not only jeopardizes the student, but also the parent, the school, and other students who may be unauthorized passengers. We ask that you discuss this at home with your child and be fully aware of the responsibilities and hazards involved in bringing a car to school.
If it is necessary to drive, and the student wishes to park his car on school grounds, an application must be completed by the parent and student. This application is to be submitted to Mr. Breault, High School Principal, for approval and issuance of a Parking Permit.
A "Student Parking Permit Application" may be picked up in the Main Office at any time.]

Q: [Where can I learn more about the food service program at C.C.S.?]
A: [All the information about the food service program can be found here.]

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