International Learner Attendance

This policy outlines how Paparoa Street School meets the requirements of Code Outcomes 16 and 18.

As with all our students, we take care that international learners are participating in the learning programme. Our expectations and procedures are included in our information for prospective learners and orientation information, and are explained to international learners by the school international learner coordinator. If an international learner is failing to attend school, our international learner coordinator will meet with them.

We manage the attendance of international learners by:

• making school attendance expectations and requirements clear
• letting international learners know:
  • how to inform the school of a legitimate absence
  • what will happen if they do not meet attendance requirements
  • what to do if they will be absent for a longer period of time
• following up if the international learner fails to attend class/school.

The poari matua takes all reasonable steps to ensure all students attend kura while it's open. Our procedures for recording and managing international learner attendance support this objective. Parents/Guardians/Residential caregivers are informed of any absences.

See Student Attendance.

Absence from school

• In the case of absences, the parent/caregiver is expected to notify the school as soon as possible.
• If the international learner's absence is unexplained, the school will contact the parent/caregiver for an explanation. If the learner has an unacceptable level of absence, we follow our attendance procedures in consultation with the international learner coordinator and classroom teacher.
• A meeting may be held and the school will follow the appropriate behaviour management and disciplinary procedures for international learners. If this does not resolve the situation, the enrolment will be terminated.
• If the international learner does not attend for more than 20 consecutive school days then the school will, in writing, notify the parents/caregivers that the enrolment has been terminated, and will notify Immigration New Zealand. However, if the parents have previously notified the school in writing that the learner will be absent for a period of time, and have provided justification for the absence, the place shall be held, providing all fees have been paid in full, as required.
• If the international learner ceases to attend the school, the school will notify Immigration New Zealand.

Related policies

• International Enrolment
• Student Attendance
• Behaviour Expectations and Disciplinary Actions
• Managing Withdrawal and Closure
• Immigration Matters

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