E-Attendance Policy – Critical Science Academy

1. Purpose

This E-Attendance Policy outlines the requirements and procedures for attendance in online and virtual training sessions at Critical Science Academy.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure:
- Accurate tracking of attendance
- Fair evaluation of participation
- Compliance with course requirements and accreditation standards

2. Scope:

This policy applies to:
- All trainees enrolled in online or live virtual courses
- All sessions delivered through the Learning Management System (LMS) or virtual platforms

3. Attendance Requirements:

Participants must:
- Attend training sessions using an appropriate device
- Ensure a stable internet connection
- Log in using their registered personal account
- Join sessions through the approved platform
- Participants are responsible for ensuring access to all required systems prior to the start of the session.

4. Minimum Attendance Requirement:

To be eligible for course completion and certification, participants must attend at least 90% of the total training hours.
Failure to meet the minimum attendance requirement may result in:
- Ineligibility for certification
- Requirement to repeat the course or attend additional sessions, where applicable

5. Punctuality:

Participants must join sessions on time according to the official schedule
A grace period of up to 10 minutes may be allowed
Late attendance beyond the allowed period may be recorded as partial or full absence at the Academy’s discretion

6. Attendance Tracking:

Attendance is monitored and recorded through the LMS or virtual platform, including:
- Login and logout times
- Duration of attendance
- Participation and engagement (where applicable)
- This data is used to determine course completion and certification eligibility.

7. Participation & Engagement:

Participants are expected to actively engage in sessions, which may include:
- Responding to questions
- Participating in discussions
- Completing required activities

8. Technical Responsibility:

Participants are responsible for:
- Ensuring a stable internet connection
- Using a functional and compatible device
- Resolving technical issues on their end
- The Academy is not responsible for missed attendance due to participant-side technical issues.

9. Absence & Notification:

Participants who are unable to attend a session should notify the Academy in advance through official communication channels, where possible.
Absence may impact attendance records and certification eligibility.

10. Exceptional Circumstances:

Attendance exceptions may be considered in cases such as:
- Medical emergencies
- Verified technical failures attributable to the Academy
- All cases are subject to review and approval at the Academy’s discretion.

11. Policy Updates:

Critical Science Academy reserves the right to update or modify this E-Attendance Policy at any time.
Any changes will become effective upon publication on the Academy’s website.

12. Policy Acceptance:

By enrolling in any online or virtual course, participants acknowledge and agree to comply with this E-Attendance Policy.