The student's mother is taking her to a golf competition in Tianjin.

The student is going with the school basketball team to play against (and defeat) Keystone.

The student is going to visit the doctor for a check-up.

The student is going to visit the doctor because he has a fever and a cough.

The student is going to a dentist appointment.

The student's sister has passed away, and the student will be gone for two days as the family deals with the situation.

The student is Muslim and is taking the day off to observe Eid al-Fitr.

The student is going to the UK to visit schools.

The student punched several classmates in the face and stomach and was sent home as a result.