Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class.
Is this something that you could schedule for another time?
No, I have to do this ; it's important!
Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you?
I've made arrangements with a friend to help me.
You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don't you?
Yes, I know.
Write down your name and the date on a piece of paper and give it to me.
OK, I can do that.
Well, have a good day off from class.