On the eighth absence, parents will be informed of an attendance concern. Upon reaching ten (10) total absences in a trimester, the teacher will inform the student that they may be placed on a Pass/Fail basis for the trimester. In order to earn a passing grade (PA), the student must attain a letter grade of ‘C- or better in the class. This ‘PA’ grade will earn 1.67 honor points. Parent/guardians will be notified when a student is placed on the Pass/Fail system. School initiated absences, such as field trips, will not count toward total excused absences.