| If the student is… | The Code is… | Is it Approved? |
|---|---|---|
| In class on time | P (Present) | Yes |
| At a Doctor/Dentist/Court | D (Appointment) | Yes |
| At a Tangihanga or Funeral | J (Explained/Approved) | Yes |
| Unwell (up to 3 days) | M (Medical) | Yes |
| At a school camp or sports | O (Off-site) | Yes |
| Sickbay or Counselor | N (On-site/Out of Class) | Yes |
| Sleeping in / Missed bus | E (Unjustified) | No |
| Caring for siblings / Shopping | E (Unjustified) | No |
| On a family holiday | G (Holiday) | No |
| Skipping a specific class | T (Truant) | No |