A Planned Absence must meet the following criteria:
1. Students must be current in their school work, with no less than a 70 grade average
2. Must not have excessive absences or excessive discipline issues
3. Planned Absence forms must be turned in 5 days prior to the planned absence
4. School work is due upon return
Approval of a planned absence is not necessarily an excused absence. Absences will be coded excused/unexcused based on the nature of the absence. If the absence is academic, an enrichment activity, or based on need (family emergency) there is a greater likelihood of it being excused.