• JCS Policy Code 4120 states a students' absences may be excused for "the participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel or service  as a legislative or Governor's page, with prior approval from the Principal.  The excused absences shall be limited to five (5) school days per year, unless extended by the Principal upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances."   At WJHS, a student's absences associated with a family trip will be excused and waived if the student has at least a C average in all classes and no missing assignments at the time of the trip.  Kindly email the principal for prior approval at least two weeks prior to the trip.