Missing school for recruiting events

Don't understand the school's position on this relating to college visits as a Junior.  Rather astounding that they don't allow it in today's world.  That's when 90% of the 'normal students' take it.

I do believe in telling the truth and accepting the consequences.

I contrast this situation to my youngest daughter.  Our older son gets called back to the big leagues.  Wife calls school, tells them we're going to take her out to go to DC for 4 days (1.5 school days).  Tells them we will 'take our lumps' if they don't wanna excuse it.

What does school do?  Pulls her out of class and calls her up to the assistant principal's office.  Asst. Principal wants to know if SHE knows why she's being pulled out of school. A little nervous, she tells them the truth (same as my wife told them).

Their response?  COMPLETE and TOTAL excitement with her/for her.  Gives her a camera to take pictures, a school cap for her brother to wear for a picture and the principal's phone number to text him pictures and updates.  Reschedules her tests/quizzes for when she returns.  Oh yeah, an excused absence as well.

I love that school - great education and a GREAT faculty and staff that supports the kids.  This is what makes kids love their school and feel motivated to return the favor.

But even at our older son's HS in CA, they woulda had a similar approach as the OP's school, we woulda told the truth and taken our lumps.  We just feel its important for our kids to see that.

justbaseball....that's a great story...wish all schools were like that. 

Here's how ridiculous a school can be.

Son's friend (2015 grad) from a fairly small school not far from here.  Small enough that EVERYONE in town knows this kid.  2 sport athlete...great student, etc.  Left this past July for 13 weeks of Marine boot camp.  Comes thru it with flying colors....awards, etc.   Gets to come home a few weeks ago for 5 days.  Stops up at his HS during school hours to say hello to some former teachers...with another service member from his grad class who is IN UNIFORM!!!    Stop in the office...and are turned away....NO VISITORS if you're not on school business!!!!

I was so pissed off I was going to write a letter to the school, the newspaper editor...whoever would listen.....but fortunately I didn't have to.  It got really ugly in that little town....real quick when people found out.  Needless to say I don't think they'll have that issue again....lol

+1 on this.  Pretty sure if son went to Jupiter we'd find the AD and head coach sneaking into his bags to tag along (we don't turn out a lot of national talent).  Dadofa17, is your son's school so large that every kid is a number and they have to have strict policies?  

FWIW, we have had High Schools request information about events that could cause a student to be absent.  

Not sure how all high schools operate, but evidently some do excuse students if the reason for being absent is career or college related. We have also ran across some that would not allow missing a day or two.  Often those that aren't allowed to miss classes, work around it by just playing on the weekend.

Personally, I think high schools should always work with students on outside experiences that could create opportunities.  Some do, some don't!  

I don't believe in lying and don't understand why schools have rules that make lying almost necessary. 

Back when I was in HS we had a football coach that went by the rules. We had a chance to win a state championship finishing the regular season unbeaten.  One of the players reported to the coach that the star of our football team (Ron) was smoking cigarettes.

Of course, smoking was one of the coaches rules and the first offense resulted in a two week suspension. So the coach, who BTW is in the state Hall of Fame, confronted Ron at the next practice to discuss this second hand report.  It went like this....

Coach: Ron, someone has reported that you were seen smoking. What do you have to say.

Ron:  Coach, OK I admit it, yes I was smoking!

Coach:  (expletive) (expletive) Why did you have to go and say that Ron? Why the hell didn't you just say it wasn't true!

Ron was suspended, we got beat, he never played again.

Gotta ask. Whatever became of the kid that ratted out Ron to the coach?

You mean Ron's backup?

I have no way to know....but I bet the kid's parents are still tell anyone who'll listen how good the kid was in HS...even if it was 20 years ago....

Excused Absences Per California Educational Code Section 48205

A pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is:

1) Due to his or her illness.

2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.

3) For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic

services rendered.

4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her

immediate family*, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the

service is conducted in California and not more than three days if the service

is conducted outside California.

5) For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law. [Must be

approved in advance]

6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of

whom the pupil is the custodial parent.

7) Due to an appearance in court

8) Due to observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance

at religious retreats [Not to exceed four hours per semester; must be approved

in advance at least one day prior to requested release]

9) Due to attendance at an employment conference [Must be approved in advance]

10) Due to need to secure proper immunization. [No more than 5 days]

11) Due to attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial

process offered by a nonprofit organization when the pupil's absence is

requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or

a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the

governing board.

12) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election

pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code.

Other reasons will be considered that are requested in writing, consistent with

CVUSD Board Policy and approved by the school.

Edit:  forgot one more....For the purpose of spending time with a member of the pupil's immediate family, who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Section 49701, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support position.  Absences granted pursuant to this paragraph shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of the superintendent of the school district.

With rules like these, is it any wonder CA students (and their parents) take sick days instead of attempting to explain?

#4) "My Grandmother died...again."

.....in Florida (this time).

I have a co-worker who in his 5 years of employment has had 3 grandmothers, at least 6 grandfathers....and 3 fathers pass away.....all conveniently located 3-4 hours away as to require multiple days off....lol

Too much bad karma faking a funeral.....and speaking of karma:

October 22nd is Dussehra (Hindu holiday celebrating the victory of good over evil).  Sounds like a religious holiday to me!

PS:  October 23rd is Ashura (Muslim holiday marking the climax of the Remembrance of Muharram).

You all are on your own for the 26th.....

Ron or someone else on the team beat the hell out of the kid that ratted on him.  That kid became the most hated boy in School.

BTW, this happened about 42 years ago.  Ron is dead! Too many cigarettes and too much booze took his life.

I heard Ron's funeral was going to be held October 22-26 (in Jupiter), GHHS Jr will be going to pay his respects.

Ron was GHHS jr's uncle too?

Good news.  It looks like his school does allow for college visits as a junior.  I guess we need to drive across one of the Florida campuses on the way down :-)

Florida Atlantic University is literally touching Roger Dean Complex

Bumping this thread because my wife and I were discussing my daughter's planned absence from school for a day while we stretch a long weekend into a mini-vacation.

My daughter informed us that her high school now considers "mental health day" a valid reason for excusing absences.

I can't think of a better way to promote mental health than going to Florida and playing baseball. Sounds like an excused absence to me. 

That is just a satellite campus for local commuters, and not considered their main campus so be careful what is said for an excuse.

Can't speak for all.  Our school only allows college visits to seniors.  We have a standard policy on excused absences and so, being absent for a trip might not be accepted as excused.  I have players in all sports that leave.  I have one leaving this coming Friday,  That student was very thoughtful and gave me a list of dates that they will not be in attendance for their sport.  So, we have worked things out.  I'm supposed to be in the business of kids so I work with them.  That's what I do.  I don't judge others.