Students will NOT be excused for:

• Driving tests
• Senior pictures
• Job interviews
• Hair appointments
• Or any other activities that can be scheduled outside of the school day

How to Excuse An Absence

Kennewick School Board Policy #3122 notes five justifications to excuse a student's absence from school:

1. An illness or a health condition; or an appointment required due to illness or a health condition. Illness is to be verified by parent or phone contact
2. Participation in a school approved activity. Your advisor/coach will normally arrange this through a "Please Excuse" list.
3. A family emergency arises, verified by the parent as soon as possible with written note and/or phone contact.
4. A suspension from school. This will be an excused absence.
5. An approved, pre-arranged absence (parent/guardian request in writing is required and approval by a principal). Student needs to have a pre-excuse form signed by teachers excusing them from class prior to the absence. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. (Forms available in the attendance office).

Q. Why wasn't my student excused when I sent a note for a pre-excused?
A. If the student is failing, or the teacher uses his/her discretion, the teacher is not obligated to excuse the student