1. EXCUSED
A strict policy is enforced regarding absences. The following are acceptable reasons for absences:
- Illness**
- Medical/Dental Appointments*
- Funerals
- Quarantine
- Court Appearances*
- Approved school activities or approved college visits.
*To be excused, these absences require written documentation from the medical or court facility indicating date and length of time student was at the facility.
**For illnesses beyond two days, a doctor's note is required.
2. UNVERIFIED ABSENCES
(No written documentation)
Unverified absences are considered truancies unless reclassified within five days of return to school.
3. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES (Truancy)
All absences that are not excused are considered truancies.
