Unexcused for Dummies

Unexcused is a word that we often hear at school when it comes to attendance. It's like when you miss a day without having a valid reason or permission from your parents or teacher. You know how sometimes you need to stay home when you're sick, or you have an appointment with the dentist? Those are called "excused" absences because you have a good reason for not being able to come to class. But when you don't have a good reason or you simply decide to skip school without telling anyone, that's when it becomes "unexcused."

Imagine this: Your parents make a rule that you need to brush your teeth every night before going to bed. One night, you forget or maybe you just don't feel like it. Your parents find out the next day and they say, "That was an unexcused tooth-brushing absence." It means you didn't have a good reason for not doing it, and you're not off the hook because it's an important habit to keep your teeth healthy. It's the same with school attendance - you need to have a valid reason to miss a day, otherwise, it's considered "unexcused."

Another way to understand "unexcused" is by thinking about playing a game with your friends. Let's say you and your friends decide to play soccer after school. You agree to meet at a certain time, but when everyone shows up, you're not there. They ask you why you didn't come, and you say, "I just didn't feel like it." Your absence from the game would be considered "unexcused" because you didn't have a good reason for not joining your friends. It's the same with school - you need to have a good reason for not attending, otherwise, it's marked as "unexcused."

So, remember, "unexcused" means that you missed something without having a good reason or permission. It's important to always follow the rules and be responsible for your attendance.