Is it legal for a school to require student attendance on holidays?
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.
865795
no, unless the hours worked go over 40 hours.\nmost good companies though will pay double time for hours worked on a holiday. wage laws are for the most part set up by the federal government.
505644
i don't think they're really necessary, but if they're left off during the day, and only used at, say lunch and after class, i don't see any problem. But i know that people will abuse that privellege (sp?) no matter what.
527817
School holidays will vary from state to state and even city to city, as education is administered locally in the United States.\n\nThe holidays for most schools would be Thanksgiving, Christmas (usually two weeks at end of year), and Easter (usually the week before or after).  \n\nHere are the holidays in Chicago:\nSeptember 5- Labor Day \nOctober 10 - Columbus Day \nNovember 11 - Veterans Day  \nNovember 24, 25* - Thanksgiving Holiday \nJanuary 16 - M.L. King's Birthday \nFebruary 13 - Lincoln's Birthday Observance \nFebruary 20 - Presidents Day \nMarch 6- C. Pulaski's Birthday \nMay 29 - Memorial Day \nJuly 4 - Independence Day  \n\nYour best bet for accurate information is to check either the state Department of Education or School District you are interested in.
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.
751654
Ironically as I understand it there is NO legal right to a so called 'bank holiday' as a day off or to take it as a day in lieu if it falls on a normal day off. I have just quickly confirmed this is correct, type in 'bank holiday working legislation' in google and there is a mass of info for you. Obviously many even most employers do treat bank holidays as a day you are entitled to but you appear perhaps to be working for a 21st century Mr. Scrooge. Also traditionally certain trades esp the building trades always close at Christmas and new year for obvious reasons and, depending upon the terms of employment they might be agreed to be part of your holiday entitlement over which you have no option but to accept what your employer says. You should ask to see your contract of employment, every employee is entitled to one. If you still can not find the answers try your local citizens advise centre, & or the library and they may help you with useful links or local advice centres.
440459
i think that is only being responsible as a parent.  i don't see where there is any problem. if the school has a problem with this i would ask them why and what guidelines if any they have for this situation.first and foremost the wishes of the child and parent should come first.
872580
My heart goes out to you and, I must say I am surprised by the lack of support you got from the school. I certainly wouldn't let this matter drop - ask for another appointment with the Head and tell them your grave concerns; then, if nothing happens, contact the Local Authority and speak to the Attendance Officer.\n(All these unauthorised absences are not going to cast a very favourable light on the school!)\nFinally please don't give up on the idea of custordy - speak to Social Services (it would help if you had an accurate log of absences and lateness - this the school is obliged to give you) to see if they can support your claim for this child.\nGood luck.
755964
I'm a substitute teacher in Nova Scotia, and I also did my student teaching here. From what I've observed, most schools here do Christmas, but it is totally secular, no Nativity is mentioned.
279050
yes, u can if u are a teacher. i know they have it on the web both 006 adn 5.... i know that this year our school got it late, so,.......
786905
Hi - I'm a high school student in California.  Unfortunately, there's no real easy answer to your question - California is a big state, and there is a wide range of schedules that are used throughout it.  Your best bet is probably to find the website of the specific school district that you're interested in, and go from there.\n\nPersonally, I am in the Los Angeles Unified School District, which employs two calendars.  On the traditional schedule, students have a summer break from June to September, a two-week winter break in December-January, and a one-week spring break.  However, we also have a track system, in which two-thirds of the school is in attendance at any point during the year.  On this schedule, Track A has two-month breaks in the summer and winter, Track C in the spring and fall, and Track B goes on and off for two-month periods throughout the year.\n\nI know this doesn't entirely answer your question, but I hope I was at least able to provide you with some sort of insight into what you were wondering.
295525
Most school districts won't allow it unless the teacher is also a family member.\n\nThe risk of allegation is too high too allow an employee to be alone with a student in isolation - EVER! If there's a teacher who is spending time one-on-one with a student with no-one else around (in a room, in a car, etc.) then the school should probably be made aware.
238027
Yes.  If a school is renting out their facilities they have to rent it to whoever wants to rent it as long as they meet the requirements listed.  They can not discrimate based upon race, sex, political affilliations, disability, or religion.  This is true of any person or organization that is renting out facilities.
583626
i think the school day should be 8 to 6 with several recess periods so parents can work and not worry about daycare and after school care.  the schools should only have off the legal holidays that all workers get.  Each child and each teacher gets 2 weeks vacation -the child's to co- relate to the parents work vacation.
949754
It does sound unfair.\n\nFew people realise that you have no say over when you take your Holidays, and your employer can turn down all your requests and can tell you when you will be off!
638692
Again, I will ask - Who is writing these questions? Did children have off from school today? Is today a holiday?
801692
It depends on your school. My high school did that, but not all do. You need to talk to your school's administration.