Oboma - He cleared it with his teachers, he is paying to go to UAA. He also pays for the required textbooks with are not cheap - books alone can be over $90 - so leave him alone. He now has a fun little story to tell. By the way, I was an honor roll student at UAA. I don't remember a teacher giving homework the first day class. It's about the syllabus, expectations, grading, and an overview. Many professors don't even attendance, it's about tests, essays, projects and assignments. I don't know many employers that would have an issue with an employee who PLANNED in ADVANCE and requested a day off. So yes, he is an employee I would hire. Responsible, educated, fun and looking to save money by getting free donuts, so who doesn't like free?