I have to pull my k-5 son out of school for a few days because his uncle has passed. I called the school and they said its excused but will count towards his allowable 5 days per semester that he's allowed to miss. That means he will likely only have 2 days left to be ill ect... between now and jan. Is this a normal practice??
2007-08-28 02:41:55 · 12 answers · asked by Indiana Raven 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I think the person I talked to there was a moron or something... Im going to request to talk with the principal.
2007-08-28 02:53:41 · update #1
No i dont think it is true ~ When my mother was on life support my kids missed a whole week because they had to travel to the city with me as i had no one to babysit them.
Then when she died after 5 days they were too upset to go to school until after the funeral which was another four days.
I never had any problems and they also had sick days too.
Bleesings and love to your family at this sad time,
Ariel
2007-08-28 02:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is pretty normal. Excused absence days vary from state to state, between 5 and 10 days. This is about half because of missed instruction and half because of state mandate. Schools are funded these days by the number of students in regular attendance, and regular attendance is defined by the state. If your son happens to miss more than the extra two for illness or other reasons, there are make-up procedures in place. The school, like you must account for your son's whereabouts during the school year.
2007-08-28 02:58:30 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a normal practice. All schools must meet the required days attended set by the state. All children must meet the required days. Schools are held accountable by the state and it is not optional. What days they have them on, vacation days, etc, are optional, but the number is not. Most schools work with you as long as the work missed is turned in unless the number is excessive that the child missed.
2007-08-28 02:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by ganna 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure but if was a closer relative they should allow bereavement leave such as youi get at work. I would ask they leader of your school board or you representative to step in on your behalf as their should be a rule in place for such a thing I dont think individual schools have the right to make up their own rules in a case like this.
2007-08-28 02:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, don't stress too much over the absent thing. We travel a lot (work) and my daughter missed a lot of school. I spoke to her principal and explain the reasons, she was fine with it. I got her school work for when she was gone.
2007-08-28 02:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by beach mama 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
thats how it always works. You only get a school approved absence when its a school related activity. And those are the only ones that do not count towards your days.
2007-08-28 02:49:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about school, but many jobs allow four to seven days to mourn a loved one.
2007-08-28 03:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by brothers_darkness 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why does it matter? Do what you feel is right, and screw the school's rules. The amount of power schools have over individual autonomy is just outrageous, and even more outrageous is that people just accept it.
2007-08-28 08:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by blueviolet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how his school system works, but I think if you have proof that it was in fact a wake/funeral he attended (like the service guide), it should be excused.
2007-08-28 07:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by Lyssa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea death should be totally excused. If you have to talk to the Superintendent
2007-08-28 12:39:25 · answer #10 · answered by submissive wife and proud of it 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋