DD got an A a couple years ago .
Typically though as long as you call in and excuse your child it should not be an unexcused absence and typically 'truancy' is an issue revolving around a students unexcused absences. Again though, I sure do like it when people are honest about what they are doing than making something up and finding out they lied later.
I've been in the school system for a long time and currently I am an elematary principal as well as the Assistamt Superintendent of the district. What I most appreciate is when people are honest about what they are doing. I would have ZERO problem with a kid leaving early or missing for that reason or other reasons that families feel are important. This happens often at school and typically I tell the parents and the kids to have a great time and let me know if I can help with anything. When the student gets back, I ask them how their trip was and we talk about what a great time they had.
Perspectively thinking. Students are in school (depending on where you live) 7.5 hours a day for 175 days for 13 years or more. A day here or there to experience the world certainly isn't going to hurt anyone and in fact, it may do a lot more good than harm.
Typically though as long as you call in and excuse your child it should not be an unexcused absence and typically 'truancy' is an issue revolving around a students unexcused absences. Again though, I sure do like it when people are honest about what they are doing than making something up and finding out they lied later.