Absent Excused vs. Absent Unexcused

Absent Excused vs. Absent Unexcused

Excused Absences

Defined:An absence is considered excusable when it is the result of:•
  1. Personal illness;•
  2. Appointments with health professionals that cannot be made outside of the regular school day; •
  3. Observance of recognized religious holidays when the observance is required during a regular schoolday;•
  4. Emergency family situations such as a death in the family;•
  5. Planned absences for personal or educational purposes which have been approved.•
  6. Absences due to suspension or expulsion 


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