Here are a few examples of absences that are unexcused even if the parent sends in a note:

Repetitive and chronic absence due to illness or injury. In these cases, the parent must submit a letter from a health care provider verifying that the student was too sick or injured to go to school.

• Student needed to babysit

• Cutting class

• Family vacation

• Extension of a religious or cultural holiday beyond the designated day or days

Whenever possible, parents should check with the principal before allowing a child to miss school if they are not sure the absence will be excused. The school does not have to help a student make-up work due to unexcused absences.