Can students get excused day off for mental health?

[Anonymous]

That's not a mental health day and they have had all summer and fall to work on them.

[Anonymous]

I’ve had kids miss 50+ days of school for years and nobody cares so I’m sure it will be just fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, just call it in as a sick day. No questions asked.

+1. Sick day.

Do students get the same number of sick days as teachers before they are considered unexcused?!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS wanted to do that when he submits his Early Action apps tomorrow, but his math teacher scheduled a quiz he doesn't want to retake later...

Sigh.

Your DS needs a mental health day for submitting college apps?

Ok, then.

dp... yes, DC and friends have been working hard on all the essays. Applying to 9 colleges. DC said a lot of seniors will be taking a "mental health" day on 11/1. Their math teacher moved their quiz to the following day. Even the math teacher knows this is happening.

[Anonymous]

Go for it. I let my kid take off three days of school last week just because she didn't want to go.

[Anonymous]

Take them as needed. But your kid will need to make up the work.

[Anonymous]

Mental health is health. Period. We should all understand this by now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had kids miss 50+ days of school for years and nobody cares so I’m sure it will be just fine.

+1. It takes a LOT of days before mcps cares.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, just call it in as a sick day. No questions asked.

+1 You say your child isn't feeling well, which is true. If it extends past a couple of days, you probably should consult with your pediatrician anyway. Last year, I thought my child was overstressed and shutting down. It turns out they had COVID, with the main symptom being fatigue. That's just one of many physical conditions that can mimic mental health issues.