If it is necessary for your child to be absent 5 or more days for a reason other than illness, "Independent Study" is an alternative to the regular classroom instruction during that time. It must be understood that this does not replicate the educational program occurring during the child's absence. If you wish to use this option, please notify the office at least 5 school days prior to the first date of the planned absence to apply for Independent Study. Once you have been approved, the parent, teacher, and administration will sign contracts and agree to complete the assigned work within a specific timeline. Note: Independent Study contracts do not apply for the months of December and January. Independent Study valid once a scholar year.

If it is necessary for your child to be absent 1 - 4 days for a reason other than illness, "Planned Absences" is an alternative to the regular classroom instruction during that time. Planned absences are unexcused. They are intended to assist students in making up work missed while gone from school for reasons which are not excused. Legally excused absences are for illness, medical appointments, funeral of an immediate family member or a court appearance only.  Students with excessive absences will be reported to the School Attendance and Review Board. If you wish to use this option, please notify the office at least 3 school days in advance of the first date of the planned. Once you have been approved, the parent, teacher, and administration will sign contracts and agree to complete the assigned work within a specific timeline.