[Dan Richardson]

Our school has the same rule, however it didn't affect us because we only missed a few days, ( and I'm not sure if its fail or just certain percentage points lopped off your grade ) and it also counted as field trip, we didn't have to worry about nats because we didn't go

The other school with us can't miss more than 2 days of school period.. major trouble if they do ( in a row I mean )

so thus the reason we have to fly everywhere makign it all more expensive

also :: edit ::

I highly suggest you write a letter to FIRST mayb they can help you out.. never know mayb woody flowers/dean kamen will ruffle some feathers if the school sponsor thing doesn't work