Is it okay for students supporting the boycott on Monday May 1,2006 to miss school?
477907
Depends on what the boycott is and what will you be missing in class. I know alot of schools have finals next week so it isn't a good idea for them.
35502
the only problem with that is students don't have rights in schools because the school and its staff is considered "parents" of the students while they are there.\n\nthis poses a problem then because if you go on strike, you get in trouble for passive resistance and insubordination, both of which are considered "serious offenses" and will probably lead to expulsion.\n\nsometimes it works; like if you think that they are asking too much for lunch or something like that, but most of the time it doesn't.  (unfortunately)\n\nsometimes, i wish it did though.  oh..and most of the parents in my area couldn't care less if their child went on strike or not...unless they got expelled.
454989
Any of the students illegally walking out to go to marches. With the immigration debate kids walked out in Dallas and San Antonio, TX and all over California. Many of these kids are facing truancy charges.
999290
It really depends on where you are if perfect attendance is recognized.\n\nBut they should realize that by being at school, they have only given themselves chances to better educate themselves, and that should be a reward in itself.
819300
I will, Miss Texas. I had planned to be there when the polls opened, but my younger daughter wants to go with me, so I'm waiting 'til school lets out.\n\nBTW, good morning:-)
253409
I think they should have the right to voice their dissent, but can't they do it on a Saturday or a Sunday...With so many in the LAUSD unable to pass the exit exam to get the diploma...you'd think they'd want all the class time they could get.
1124096
yes and no..........N and W Texas (and Ok) aren't due til sat....\nS Texas today, .........(that's just where my family and I are stretched out to.....) so that's how I know those areas......lol....\n\nhopin for it tho!!!
240447
You are probably too young to remember the 60s.  College students were instrumental in ending the Vietnam war.  VOTE!! and be active in politics.  Anyone who does not vote has no right to complain (in my eyes).
426731
Singling people out no matter what the race, creed or color is wrong. I'm disappointed to hear that this happened especially on the elementary school level. It perhaps sent out a message, but one we are trying to avoid. As my school prepared for a MLK Day celebration one elequent speaker came to our school and said the following:\n\n(Yes, I'm paraphrasing)\n\n "In our day and age, I feel that sometimes people of my own race are bringing judgements upon themselves unnecessarily. They preach of equality, but when given the rights, want more. Yes, we cannot deny the treatment of Blacks was unacceptable. But must we dwell on the past instead of embracing the future? If we seek equality, why do we draw attention upon ourselves? Why have a "Black History Month?" Is there a "White History Month?" We are asking not to be set "a part." Yes we insist on our own month to celebrate our fine figures from the past? Shouldn't EVERY day of every month be a celebration of what these fine people did? We should live by their words, not force their word."\n\nI think what the world needs is to accept that we are more open-minded than we were 30-40 years ago. Sure, we have pockets of our population that will never be. But the change has been immense. Thank God! This speakers words spoken so elequently made so much sense to all those in that room that day. I think it brought the school together with a "sigh" of relief. All races realized we were working together.....no one is set apart. There is no need to favor a soul in our world today. We all prove who we are by being.....who we are. \n\nThank you for sharing the poem. My hope is that schools such as this, ideals such as this, practices such as this will so very soon be a thing of the distant past.
331430
technically yes but they are doing it anyway \nI encourage all students and families of students who recieve fines not to fall down divided but fight back united in a class action suit against school districts because freedom is not free and certain freedoms will be taken away if nobody fights for them
847062
Yes.\n\nEven though the weatherman says its bad, your city probably did a good enough job cleaning up to warrant a trip to work/school.\n\nRemember, when you don't go to work, others have to pick up the slack for you, and they had to drive in the same conditions you would have.\n\nAs for class, if the school is closed, don't go. If it is open, go. Easy as that.
316938
yes.  some people have special dietary needs, like diabetics who need to eat at scheduled times.  also, hunger can be distracting, causing students to be less able to focus on their studies.  lunch at school shouldn't be required but it certainly should be available.  for some students from low income families their school lunch is the only meal they get all day. i also think breakfast should be available, but that wasn't really your question.
221560
i don't think so. to the people who got suspended, it's like a vacation, even if there is a lot of make up work. they don't care. as long as they are out of school. that's why my school has In School Suspension(ISS)that way it doesn't feel like a vacation. now, if the problem was so sereous that they needed to have Out of School Suspension(OSS)then they would do that. but that rarly happen.
960047
Each state has a minimum number of days required for attendance, and all schools in the state have to abide by that.  Not all holidays or holy days, or religious observances are recognized for the purpose of a day off, and each year the State Board of Education determines what days will and won't be days off.  On days not recognized as free days, you would be required to attend or be counted absent.  So yes, it is legal.  That said, I can't imagine they actually intended you to attend on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I expect it is a misunderstanding or simply an oversight on somebody's part.   Check with who ever is in charge of the program, and get the answer you need.  There has to be a human responsible for oversight and that's the person you need to talk to- preferably before Thursday.   It's not whining, it's an honest request for information and clarification of the rules.   After all- what are you supposed to do if you actually get ill?  I don't imagine they want you lugging the keyboard and monitor into the bathroom and typing in between retches?  So some provisions have to be made, and you just need to find out what those are.  Just remember to be polite when you ask- they can't get upset with an honest, polite question.
280937
Yes, it is ok.  There will however be people who will not support you or even be angry about it.  Be prepared to have to deal with those idiots and their short sightedness.
560085
If it is a short paper with no research requirement, go read the whole wikipedia article on boycott, plus the important links.   \nThere are a lot of recent boycotts that are controversial(Dixie Chicks), a lot of boycotts that changed society(Rosa Parks bus boycott).
848751
Boy...MANY people missed the point of the question. The calendars were different because the black children had to miss more school to help their parents in the field during harvesting season....Sheesh...read, people!