Please realize that almost every period of the school day has a designated purpose.  When a student misses class time, the teacher must re-teach the subject or lesson missed, taking valuable time away from other students or other subjects. When possible, parents need to schedule appointments during after-school hours to prevent their child from missing important instruction. If a student must leave early due to an appointment or other circumstance, please let the teacher know in advance so that arrangements can be made for make-up.