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Leave for Religious Observance
Leave for Religious Observance
Teachers and other staff members shall incorporate the highest standards of honesty, integrity and morality in their teaching, counseling, and other contacts with students. In addition, because there are students, teachers and staff of many religious faiths, convictions and beliefs in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, school staff members must be sensitive to the freedom of religion and other Constitutional rights.
In accordance with BOE Policy ACD, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Religion/Religion in Schools, staff shall be sensitive to how religious holidays may impact students' and staff's behavior, appearance, or attendance. Examinations and other major events will not be scheduled on religious holidays designated by the Superintendent. School personnel shall use sensitivity and good judgment when scheduling school activities. Students should be given excused absences to meet their religious obligations, and reasonable accommodations should be made to allow students to make up missed lessons and assignments.
Written notification is required to consider an excused absence from school under Board Policy ACD. This form, or other written notice (such as an email), which includes the information requested in this document, should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the absence. This will allow enough time for staff to make any necessary arrangements with the student to make up all classwork or homework.
