unexcused
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The disciplinary issues have since dropped to pre-phone ban levels, and unexcused absences have decreased.
If she did not submit a note to excuse him within 10 days, the letter said, “the absence will be recorded as unexcused and may lead to your child being classified as a TRUANT.”
From Los Angeles Times
Teachers had to assign homework, submit weekly reports on what they planned to teach and telephone parents about any unexcused absence.
From Los Angeles Times
State law says schools are supposed to file before a student’s 15th unexcused absence.
From Seattle Times
The Becca Bill requires school districts to file a truancy petition with juvenile court after a certain number of unexcused absences.
From Seattle Times
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