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EXTENDED ABSENCES

Parent requests for an extended absence (two or more days) are to be directed to the Principal who will determine the status of the absence.

VACATIONS 

PMA strongly discourages parents/guardians from withdrawing their students from school for vacations or family trips during the regular school year.  The school does not allow the student to make up work he/she misses.  Parents/guardians are asked to plan vacations during regular school vacation periods. Any extended vacation requests must be made with the Principal prior.

PMA strictly enforces the policy of not excusing absences which occur during school days for vacation purposes.  Out of 365 days in the year, 180 (less than half) are reserved for school by law.  Please plan all vacations during the 185 non-school days.  The school does not make exceptions to this policy.  Thank you for helping us to underscore academics as the first priority while school is in session.​

COLLEGE VISITATIONS 

Every attempt should be made by parents/guardians to schedule college visitations so as to not to interfere with the school day. Absence due to a college visit must be cleared by the counselor one week before the actual visit in order to obtain an “excused” status.  (A maximum of two college visit days per year will be allowed.)​