A student who is absent without an acceptable excuse, as defined by the school, for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a school semester (s.118.16(1)(a), Wisc. Stats.). Some schools do not operate on a semester basis. Examples are quarters or trimesters. For these schools, use the following definition of semester: (1) Fall semester: September 1 through January 15, (2) Spring semester: January 16 through May 31
Homestead
An abode and lands used or operated in connection with it.