Per YSHS School Board Policy 204, students may request up to five days of absence during the school year for educational tours or trips that are approved by the school principal in advance. A parent or guardian requesting an absence must complete this form prior to the visit.
The principal will determine approval using criteria including prior attendance, prior requests and frequency of requests, the educational value of the experience, and the student's academic experience. Applications for educational tours or trips to occur during the first or last ten (10) days of school are strongly discouraged due to the negative academic impact on the educational process. Applications for educational tours or trips to occur during any pre-established testing or examination periods, including mid-term or final exam periods, or PSSA and Keystone Exam testing, will not be approved. Absences during such periods will be considered unexcused.
Students are responsible to contact their teachers in advance of their trip and are responsible to submit any missing work when they return.
Parents will receive a notice of approval (or non-approval) by email within three school days of submission.