• Definition of Excused Absence:
• Sickness
• Religious holiday and instruction not to exceed three hours a week
• Family vacations provided prior approval has been obtained (students benefit if vacations coincide with school break)
• Serious illness or death of a family member or close relative
• Appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of class periods provided prior approval has been obtained
• Approved school activities
• Family emergencies
• Court appearances
• Suspensions

When an absence is EXCUSED

• Students will have the chance to make up all assignments missed and receive credit.
• Work must be made up within one week from the date of the student's return to school. Any work not submitted within the week will result in "no credit."
• Upon return, students are expected to be prepared for class if they have a single day absence. Previously announced tests and assignments will be administered unless the teacher feels that the student's success would be seriously jeopardized by the single day absence.