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Authorized Absence

The following reasons are classified as ‘valid’ (Policy 7:70 Attendance and Truancy):

  • Illness (including mental or behavioral health of the student)
  • Observance of a religious holiday
  • Death in the immediate family
  • Attendance at a civic event
  • Family emergency, other situations beyond the control of the student 
  • Voting pursuant to Policy 7:90 Release During School Hours (10 ILCS 5/7-42 and 5/17-15)
  • Other circumstances that cause reasonable concern to the parent/guardian for the student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or safety, or other reason as approved by the Superintendent or designee. 
     

Students absent for a valid cause will be permitted to make up all missed work, including homework and tests in a reasonable timeframe.