Planned Absences Policy
The NC compulsory attendance law does not condone or encourage unnecessary absence for any reason. However, it does leave some flexibility for school administrators to permit planned absences. Parents are encouraged to plan family trips, youth group retreats, mission’s trips, etc. around the scheduled school holidays.
Students who plan to miss classes due to family trips, youth group trips, etc. should be prepared to submit any missed assignments upon the first day of return. The student is also expected to inform his/her teachers in advance of the absence.
A maximum of three (3) Planned Absences per school year will be excused. If the student exceeds the number of planned days or fails to get administrative approval, the absences will be recorded as Unexcused, and the student may expect point deductions on any missed assignments, tests, or quizzes. The student and parents should expect extended absences to have a negative impact on the student’s grades. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE TEACHER BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE MAKEUP TUTORING. The student and parents will be solely responsible for ensuring that the student learns material taught during the period of absence.