I remember taking a Friday off from school during my senior year...I had a 3.8 that year, my B was in calculus. My mom had me go with her to help out with something. Later in the day, she got a call from the school, as they received a call from one of their staff.
That was over 40 years ago.
No, I didn't get in trouble, as I rarely missed a day. My freshman year, I was out for a week with the flu. I doubt I missed a combined 10 days the other three years.
Also forgot that I technically graduated after the fall semester, thanks to taking summer school classes all four years. I took electives for the most part: cooking, typing, etc. I didn't coast my senior year, taking calculus, physics, chemistry, and civics.
My attendance may have been better than yours, but you were probably a better student. ;)