When I was in high school in the late 80s they ins...

2011-04-14T22:35:08.010-04:00

When I was in high school in the late 80s they instituted a one letter grade drop for 10 days of absence policy. This included sick days. My parents had already booked a week in Disney, and despite me being a stellar student (graduated 9th in my class) and the non-refundable expenses, our school fought hard against me going. We went. For me it was definitely the right choice, but I know plenty of students for whom this would/could be a permanent set back for the year. Teachers had nothing to do with it, it was administration level policy. They did take some points off of my grade point for it. Hopefully the school district isn't as strict now, but I understand the juggling act they are faced with. There is such a large block of time over which to take your kids when school is not is session. Disney is not an incredibly cultural or educational experience unless attempts are truly made to make it that way. Thanks for a balanced piece.

As my mother would always say, "This is when ...

2009-10-16T17:30:58.437-04:00

As my mother would always say, "This is when having a good personal relationship with your child(ren)'s teachers pays off".

Until we go into high school, my mom had a relationship with my teachers that many kids would probably classify as unhealthy. She had all their phone numbers and they had hers. She often met with my teachers and in many cases because good friends with them.

She never had problems pulling us out of school.

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When I was in high school in the late 80s they ins...

As my mother would always say, "This is when ...