Originally Posted by Terri C

Sometimes, it depends on the school system.
One school system in my area is extremely tough when it comes to the attendance policies. Several of our skaters that attend school in that district have tried and tried to get early dismissal/ PE credit for skating and they are simply told no.

Originally Posted by mikawendy

ITA, Terri C--when I was in high school, I tried to get early dismissal/PE credit for intensive ballet lessons and my school said no without even considering a request--they have always had a no exceptions policy in that area.