Students are expected to be in class every day. If absent, they are expected to make up all work missed during the time of absence. The basic responsibility for the regular attendance of the student lies with the student and his/her parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of parents and students to keep the office informed of changes in home and/or work phone numbers. The school strongly discourages extended absences for vacation during the school year. If a parent decides that this type of absence is necessary, written notification must be received in the attendance office one week in advance. Students, teachers, and administrators will be notified concerning the absence. The time make-up work will be assigned and returned will be determined at the teacher's convenience.

Additionally, every student is required to wear a Ralph Ellison ID at all times while in school, every student is required to comply with the CICS uniform code and every student is expected to arrive at school and in class on-time every day.