Excused Absences
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When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to get to the attendance office and check to see if the absence has been cleared. Students are to excuse their absence either before school, at noon, or after school in the attendance office. Absences that are not excused in the attendance office within three (3) school days following the absence shall be considered truant.

How to Excuse Your Absence

Kennewick School Board Policy #3122 notes five justification 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).