A parent or guardian may seek an excused absence from school for his/her child. A school has the right to accept or deny an application for excused absence.
Acceptable excuses include:
- Sickness (may require Doctor's note)
- Doctor's visit, including mental health
- Religious holiday
- Extreme family emergency
Invalid excuses (examples):
- Staying home to baby-sit
- Work or Being Tired
- Travel/Vacation
- Cold weather or Missed the Bus
- Child not immunized