On this page, you will find information on NEC Prep's Attendance Policy and how to report absences. We appreciate your cooperation in properly reporting absences.
Absence Policy
Guidelines for Participation in Preparatory School Ensembles & Classes
NEC supports students’ participation in their school orchestras, district and all-state opportunities, and community music groups. However, the students and parents are responsible for planning accordingly to minimize the number of absences from NEC.
If a student must miss for school activities/sports or all-state orchestra, do not join elective activities that will require even infrequent Saturday participation
- Seniors, please note that frequent college visits scheduled to conflict with Saturday rehearsals will be problematic
- SATs are a direct, unavoidable conflict with the morning ensembles, but you must consider them an absence, and follow the procedure below.
- If a rehearsal is missed, it is the responsibility of the student to inquire about any material covered and to request and prepare any new music prior to the next rehearsal.
Absence Policy
Attendance is required at all regularly scheduled classes, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. Students are expected to be ready to begin on time. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each rehearsal and class.
Please note:
- Anyone arriving/logging-in more than 30 minutes late or leaving 30 minutes early will be considered absent from the entire rehearsal or class.
- For ensembles, no more than one excused absence per module will be allowed and notice must be given at least two weeks prior by submitting an Attendance Notice Form.
- Absences from performances and dress rehearsals are not permitted. Failure to attend a concert is grounds for immediate dismissal from the ensemble, and may affect future ensemble placement.
Procedure for Probation and Dismissal
Students may be placed on probation after three absences in a semester (concert period) at the discretion of the Music Director/Teacher and the Director of the Preparatory School, or their designee. If placed on probation, the student's certificate eligibility, scholarship, and ensemble assignments will be reconsidered. In some cases, a student may be excluded from the concert.
Reporting an Absence