When relocation from Dedham is definite, parents should contact the guidance office as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements and complete all necessary forms. 

When relocation from Dedham is definite, parents should contact the guidance office as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements and complete all necessary forms. 

Any student who plans to transfer or withdraw from Dedham High School should follow this procedure: 1. Notify the guidance office regarding the date when you expect to leave the high school.

2. Clean out gym and corridor lockers. 

3. Obtain a checkout slip from the guidance office. Return all books to the teachers, devices to the  Library or Assistant Principal, and have the checkout slip initialled by an assistant principal. When  the slip is completed, return it to the appropriate guidance counselor. 

4. If transferring to another school, obtain a transfer card. A transcript of grades will be forwarded  directly to the new school.

 

The following policy will govern the dismissal of students prior to the official close of school:

1. A form must be completed which indicates:

a. Student’s name.

b. Date of exit.

c. Reason for leaving prior to the official close of school.

d. Parent’s signature confirming request.

e. Principal’s signature showing approval or disapproval.

f. Appropriate signature blocks for staff members with whom the student must clear and  discharge all responsibilities.

 

Grades for students exiting prior to the official close of school:

a. For legitimate and acceptable reasons, such as illness requiring students to remain home, or  hospitalization, the grade for the 4th marking period will be as of the date last attended with final  exam excused.

b. For legitimate but unacceptable reasons, such as vacation or travel:

• The student may return to take the final exam on the day that it is scheduled

• If date of departure is during the exam period, the student must make arrangements to take  final exams, with administrative approval

• If the final exam is not taken there will be an appropriate reduction in the final average

• For unexpected exit prior to the official close of school, an F grade will be recorded as the  score for the final exam and will be so computed

• Unexcused absenteeism and tardiness during the school year will be taken into consideration when granting permission for exit prior to the official close of school

• The absentee policy with regard to course grades will still be in effect when permission is granted.

3. Final exams are not administered prior to the first day of the exam schedule..