Common use of Unexcused Absences Clause in Contracts

Unexcused Absences. For all unexcused absences, students should report to the student office immediately upon return to school. Students may check with their 1st hour teachers if they are unsure whether their absence is excused or unexcused. Unless the student office has been notified, the absence will be marked “unexcused” and the student will have 24 hours to submit a written parental excuse. If the student has exceeded his/her 10-day limit, the written parental excuse must indicate one of the reasons defined in this policy as an acceptable excused absence to be considered an excused absence. The following reasons are not considered justified excused absences: