Complete this request form if your child must be absent for reasons other than illness, hospitalization, emergency, death in the immediate family, court subpoena, religious holidays or absences approved by the principal. Approval will be based on, but not limited to, the following conditions:
a. requested number of days absent plus current cumulative absences, must not exceed ten (10) days. Approval is subject to change should the student accumulate absences in excess based on VHCS Attendance Policy;
b. requested dates of absence do not occur during state/district testing dates;
c. parent and student agree to complete all missed assignments within five (5) school days of returning to school;
d. the Pre-Approved Absence Form must be submitted at least three (3) school days prior to absence.