Patriots Elementary Educational Opportunity Form
This form must be completed and submitted to the principal prior to the absence in order for the absences to be considered as valid/lawful. When it is demonstrated that the purpose of the absence is to take advantage of a valid educational opportunity, such as travel, the absence(s) may be considered valid/lawful. Approval for such an absence(s), however, must be granted prior to the absence(s). (School Attendance & Student Accounting, Public Schools of North Carolina, 1993, Chapter 2, Section IV-D)