Attendance is a vital part of scholar educational success.  The Propel Schools Scholar and Family Handbook states:

"If parents or guardians plan to take a family vacation and have it classified as an "educational trip," they must inform the principal at least one (1) week in advance of the reason for the absence​ on the District’s "Request for Excused Absences from School for a Preplanned Educational Tour or Trip” form. Total pre-approved absences during the school year will not exceed five (5) school days unless approved by the Superintendent. All pre-approved absences will be recorded as excused absences. An application must be filled out for each child seeking excused absence from school. Applications are also required for half-day trips. Vacations will not be approved as educational trips if any of the following apply:

● If the trip is scheduled during the weeks of PSSA testing, Keystone testing, or other standardized testing applicable to the scholar(s) 
● If a scholar is considered truant (3 unlawful absences), habitually truant (6 unlawful absences) or has exceeded ten (10) excused absences
● If a scholar's academic progress is in jeopardy

Scholars are required to complete all assignments and tests deemed necessary by the teacher(s) within a time period that is equivalent to the number of days of excused absence not to exceed five (5) days (e.g., if a scholar missed three (3) days of school, he/she will be given three (3) days to make up all missed assignments).

Approval of any pre-planned educational tour or trip is at the discretion of the principal and is not guaranteed.

We thank you for completing this form at least 7 days in advance of the trip departure date.  After this form is submitted, the school principal or Attendance Specialist will contact you regarding approval or next steps.