Guest David Fisher Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Examples of Excused and Unexcused Absences Examples of Excused Absences: llness (absences exceeding three days may require a physician statement). Medical/Dental appointments (we highly encourage you to make these appointments outside of school hours). Required county/state court appointments. Religious instruction (Not to exceed 3 hours in one week). Driver's license test. Serious family emergency i.e. funeral. Special requests from parents (pre-arranged with Assistant Principal). Family vacation/sporting events. Unexcused Absences: Oversleeping/alarm failure Arriving to school 10 minutes after the start of school or checking out more than 10 minutes before the end of the day without an acceptable reasons Leaving school during the regular school day without approval of a school official or other non-emergency situations. Personal grooming appointments (hair, nails, tanning, etc) Employment/job interview Shopping/errands Driver's Education (classroom or behind the wheel) Skipping class/leaving campus without following proper procedure Family vacations that have not been pre-approved Needed at home/babysitting Car trouble Missing the bus/ride Needing sleep or rest After three unexcused absences students/parents/guardians will receive a call or letter from the school to assist in problem-solving and notification of the next steps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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