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Hopefully all the suggestions offered will be successful as you explain to school administrators.
As a last resort, just in case, this is what worked for some folks we know. The school absolutely was not going to allow their child to miss any more school. So, the father graciously offered to withdraw her. And then re-enroll when they returned from whereever it was they were going. The school quickly backpedaled. The last thing they want is to have outstanding students withdraw. The numbers count against them for funding, percentage staying in school, etc.
We never had to take this step, however I know more than one family who did use this. I cannot imagine a school not recognizing the value of these summer leadership opportunities at the SA's and being honored that one of their students was selected to attend.
Good luck!
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