Educational Tours and Trip Request
This form should be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the date of departure. It is understood by each student and parent that class work missed during the period of absence will be made up.
Requests will be reviewed by the District Attendance Officer, who will be responsible for making the decision. Approval will be based primarily on attendance and academic standing.
§ 11.26. Nonschool district sponsored educational tours and trips (State Attendance Regulation)
(a) A school district may excuse a student from school attendance to participate in a non-school district sponsored educational tour or trip, if the following conditions are met:
(1) The student’s parent or guardian prior to the tour or trip submits to the school district a written request for the excusal.
(2) The student’s participation on the tour or trip has been approved by the district superintendent or a designee.
(3) There is an adult who is directing and supervising the student during the tour or trip who is acceptable to both the parents or guardian and the district superintendent.
(b) A school district may limit the number and duration of tours or trips for which excused absences may be granted to a student during the school term.