When a student is absent for non-school sponsored reasons, the student must submit a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian and the school must keep excuses on file for one year.
Excused absences include illness, medical or dental appointments, funeral services for family members, quarantine directed by city or county officials, or emergencies or special circumstances as determined by the school.
If parents/guardians need to temporarily take their child out of school for personal or family reasons, the principal and teacher should discuss with the parents/guardians the possible effects of such an absence. The school should keep on file a record of the recommendation made to the parents/guardians.
