It is required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Compulsory Attendance Law that an absence excuse, signed by the parent or guardian, be on file for everyday of a student's absence. If an excuse is not submitted for any absence, the student will be considered illegally absent that day(s).
The following excuses qualify as excused absences:
Religious Holiday
Illness
Educational trips- such a trip will be permitted only with prior written approval by the principal
