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I just started a new high school this year. It's a sort of distance learning kind of thing- it's regular school, only done over the internet. I still have mandatory attendance, I still have teachers and assignments and due dates and grades and classes. Apparently, we don't get holidays off. We are required to put in five hours a day every weekday, and Thanksgiving and Christmas are no exceptions.
Is a school legally allowed to require that students still attend class on holidays?

2006-11-19 20:26:59 · 4 answers · asked by Aliza, Queen of the Night 3 in Education & Reference Other - Education

I think it's sate funded. I don't have to pay a dime- not even student fees.

And I apologize for sounding whiny. I'm trying not to whine, but I can't help being disappointed. I honestly want to know if this is legal or not.

2006-11-19 20:38:20 · update #1

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Each state has a minimum number of days required for attendance, and all schools in the state have to abide by that. Not all holidays or holy days, or religious observances are recognized for the purpose of a day off, and each year the State Board of Education determines what days will and won't be days off. On days not recognized as free days, you would be required to attend or be counted absent. So yes, it is legal. That said, I can't imagine they actually intended you to attend on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I expect it is a misunderstanding or simply an oversight on somebody's part. Check with who ever is in charge of the program, and get the answer you need. There has to be a human responsible for oversight and that's the person you need to talk to- preferably before Thursday. It's not whining, it's an honest request for information and clarification of the rules. After all- what are you supposed to do if you actually get ill? I don't imagine they want you lugging the keyboard and monitor into the bathroom and typing in between retches? So some provisions have to be made, and you just need to find out what those are. Just remember to be polite when you ask- they can't get upset with an honest, polite question.

2006-11-19 20:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0 1

5 hours is certainly less time than a normal school requires a day - so I think its fair and legal. If you want to attend this course you have to be prepared to give up your thanksgiving and Christmas.

2006-11-19 20:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Girl with pink in her hair 3 · 0 2

i don't believe so, not in the US atleast, IF the school is funded by the public.

If it's private (tuition based), they can do whatever they want, short of beating you.

2006-11-19 20:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Joey Joe, yo 5 · 0 0

in classrooms at public schools no. online courses yes.

2006-11-19 20:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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