A parent who wishes to have his/her child absent from school for family vacations or college visitations must ensure the guidelines listed below are satisfied:
1. The parent must arrange with the Attendance Office at least three (3) school days in advance of the date on which the student’s absence is requested.
2. After arrangements are made with the Attendance Office, the student should speak to each teacher sometime before the absence, explaining the reason and arranging for makeup work.
3. The student will be expected to return to school as nearly current with class work as possible.
4. A schedule for additional work or tests missed should be developed with each teacher immediately upon return.
5. A student is discouraged from taking vacation days prior to, or just following Christmas and spring vacations.
