Student absence from school when on a family trip, vacation, etc., will be legal (excused) if:

·        parent requests and receives approval one week prior to the trip

·        acceptable project is submitted within 10 days of student’s return to school.

Trips will not be approved:

·        during the first 10 days or last 10 days of school

·        during standardized test dates

·        during high school course final exams.

Please note:  Trips are limited to 5 days cumulative per year.  Details can be found in Board policy 204.