All absences will be reported as unexcused unless the school receives the following official documentation:

Doctor’s note specifying the excused day(s)
School-approved activity
Notification of a religious holiday
Notification of a family funeral (i.e. obituary, program, service announcement) – the child will be excused only for the day of the funeral unless extenuating circumstances apply
Parent note indicating there is a family emergency – emergencies include house fires, house floods, or incidents of violence in the home (when possibly provide any legal documentation such as police reports or insurance claims)
Court documents mandating a court appearance
An official, approved notice signed by DCSPCS’ School Director

*Family may submit two "written" excuse notes that cover two consecutive days per quarter unless. (Student medical do not have a maximum)