09-28-2007, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by candyland
OK well this is my first time posting so I hope I have this in the right forum. I'm a senior in high school and recently had to leave an hour early for a doctor's appointment. Even though my mother wrote an excuse saying I had an appointment, they told me I had to have an excuse from a doctor. I'm having personal health issues, and I don't feel like I should have to bring in a note (which who knows who sees it, they aren't in a secure area) with a doctors name on it and a letter head that would reveal where I've been. If I don't bring a note in it will be unexcused. Are they violating my rights?
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I am afraid not. The identity of your doctor is not protected. The fact that he may be a popular doctor associated with a particular practice is, unfortunately, irrelevant.
However, as a former teacher ( still licensed teacher in my state, in fact ) let me assure you that in the scope of the teacher or administrators day, WHERE you were for your doctors appointment is not remotely interesting. Also, you may argue that the administration has a duty to protect your privacy. I know at your age, it is easy to embarrassed. But, you knew before you left school that an excuse would be required, and you chose to go to the doctor during school hours. Therefore, it is a given that an excuse is required.
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