Excused Absences include, but are not limited to illness, appointments, and funerals.
Unexcused Absences include, but are not limited to vacations, personal days, sleeping in, and unreported absences.
Family Vacations (Unexcused Absence) Every effort should be made to avoid taking students out of school for vacations. If a student must be taken out of school, parents should contact the office prior to the vacation. A Pre-Arranged Absence form can be obtained from the office and should be submitted 5 days prior to being absent.
In circumstances where students will be gone 3 days or longer, teachers are not required to provide homework to students in advance for the duration of the absence. Upon returning to the classroom, a student may be given one day for each missed day to make up all work for absences. Furthermore, I understand that students are expected to be prepared to participate fully in classroom activities, including any assessments that may have been scheduled during their absence or upon return from their vacation. This includes tests, quizzes, or any other evaluations that may have been previously announced.
I am aware that this absence will count towards the student's allowed 10 absences (excused and unexcused) per semester (MS/HS) and 7 absences (excused and unexcused) per trimester (Elementary). See student handbook for consequences of excessive absences.