They’re never absent from a class meeting unless a true emergency arises. Even on
those days when they don’t “feel” like showing up or it’s not convenient to do so, they
push themselves and attend anyway. “True emergency” absences might include personal
illness (being contiguous, under doctor’s orders to stay home etc.), family emergencies
(serious illness, funeral, etc.), legal requirements (jury duty, court appearances, etc.), or
unexpected transportation issues (car won’t start or “dies” on the way to school, etc.)