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Leave of ABSENCE

Students are expected to participate in all classes and activities. Failure to participate will result in removal from the program. Temporary leaves will be granted for certain situations and only these situations. Requests for special leaves of absence, except in the case of emergencies, must be made in writing at least one (1) week in advance and include explicit justification for the leave. Documentation may be requested to verify listed justification. A leave may be granted for the following situations:

• personal or family emergencies
• medical reasons
• weddings of immediate family members

Exceptions:

• Students are allowed to be checked out by an authorized person and leave campus on Sundays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• In addition, students are allowed to be checked out by an authorized person and leave campus for two 24-hour periods during the session. This is intended to give students a chance to participate in important senior year activities such as senior pictures, etc.

Please note:

• Requests for a leave of absence or a 24-hour leave must be submitted by email to ags@atu.edu at least one week in advance. It is not necessary to request permission to leave campus on Sundays (8 am to 6 pm).
• The student cannot miss more than 2 class days. (Leaves granted for medical reasons may not exceed a total of five (5) class days.). 
• Online instruction is not offered during camp.
• The leave should not be during the first 3 days or the last 3 days of the program.
• While taking the ACT is an important activity, there are many opportunities to take it throughout the year. There is only one opportunity to attend AGS. We strongly recommend that students do not miss AGS activities to take the ACT in July.
• Athletic practices and competitions, dance/cheerleading practices and auditions, and band practices are examples that do not qualify for a leave of absence but would qualify for a 24-hour leave.

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