Excused Absences for Special Opportunities

Students are occasionally offered the opportunity to participate in activities of an educational nature with an outside organization that require absences from school. In order for such absences to be counted as excused, a written request for an excused absence must be submitted to the Associate Head of School’s office at least three school days prior to the date when approval is needed. The following are examples of factors that the Associate Head of School may consider:

• the compatibility of the opportunity with the school’s mission
• the student’s academic record
• whether the student has participated in other activities previously, etc.

Students receiving approval should contact their teachers in advance stating the dates of their upcoming absences and discussing how missed work can be made up.