When, for family reasons, parents wish to take their children out of school temporarily, the principal and teacher will discuss with the parents the possible effects of such an absence. If a student is absent for an extended time, (e.g., 10 or more days), official grades may be withheld. Excessive absences may result in the loss of academic credit.
Extended vacations compromise student learning and achievement and should be avoided. It is impossible for a student to make up the instruction that is missed. Teachers are not required to provide assignments, projects, and exams in advance. They will be completed, within a designated timetable, upon the student’s return to school.
In the case of a student with significant health issues and difficulties, it may be necessary to recognize that the school is not equipped to meet the needs of every student and, therefore, a recommended transfer may be necessary.
