New Jersey Statute 6A:32-8.4 explains that an "Excused Absence" is a pupil's absence from school for a full day or a portion of a day for one or more of the following reasons:

• The pupil's illness

• Requirements of a pupil's individual health care plan

• A death or critical illness in the pupil's immediate family, or others with permission of the Principal

• Quarantine

• Observance of the pupil's religion on a day approved for that purpose by the State Board of Education

• Participation in “Take Our Child to Work” Day

• Participation in observance of Veteran’s Day

• The pupil's suspension from school

• Requirements of the pupil's Individual Education Program (IEP)

• Short or long-term accommodations for pupils with disabilities

• The pupil's required attendance in court

• Interview with an admissions officer of an educational institution

• Necessary and unavoidable medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled at a time other than the school day

• Such good cause as may be acceptable to the Building Principal

Unexcused Absence

New Jersey Statute explains that an "Unexcused Absence" is a pupil's absence for all or part of a school day for any reason other than those listed above. Absence is expressly not excused for any of the following purposes (This list is intended to be illustrative and is not inclusive.)

• Family travel unrelated to the instructional program

• Performance of household or babysitting duties

• Other daytime activities unrelated to the school program

Family Vacations 

We understand that there will be times when a student’s family vacations can only be scheduled while school is in session; however, we strongly discourage families from scheduling family vacations during the school year as these days are considered unexcused absences.

We respectfully request that families schedule such important, often educational experiences, during the school’s vacation times.  In the event that such arrangements are not possible, the office and respective teachers are to be notified in advance of the absence.