What are the attendance expectations on the days that vacations begin?
The School excuses absences for an early vacation departure only under unusual circumstances. Families need to book travel reservations well in advance and schedule departures at least two hours after the last class. Particular lead time is often needed for Thanksgiving vacation reservations. At Thanksgiving and winter vacation, dormitories stay open until the day after classes end so students can take flights the following morning rather than miss classes.
The School excuses absences for an early vacation departure only in unusual circumstances. Families need to book travel reservations well in advance and schedule departures for several hours after a student’s final school commitment. Advance planning is often needed to secure airline reservations for the Thanksgiving vacation. At Thanksgiving, and for winter and spring vacation, houses stay open until the day after classes end, so students can take flights the following morning rather than miss classes. The last week of school through graduation is considered particularly important, and special absences will not be granted except in cases of personal or family difficulty.
