<p>OP, you have a lot of excuses. You are healthy enough for the activities you enjoy, just not getting to school on time. My children’s absences are noted on their transcripts. Teachers note it too, like when there is a ‘senior skip day’ and only 3-4 seniors show up for classes, they are more likely to excuse a late assignment from a dedicated student than from one who ALWAYS has an excuse. Believe me, two of those kids sitting in class, on time,are mine. If you can’t make it to first period, rearrange your schedule. take online classes. Take a study hall. It doesn’t matter that you have 100% on every assignment; part of school is being there, showing up, participating. If you don’t want that, go to an online school where you don’t have to show up.</p>
<p>I worked for a company and we had 10 sick days per year. One of the assistants used exactly 10 per year, and it was noted on her performance review. It indicated she wasn’t dedicated (she wasn’t). It affected her raises and promotions. I know a lot of adults who are sick all the time, and yes, they missed school all the time too when they were younger. They just aren’t tough. If it is up to me, I don’t hire them. I don’t donate my leave time to them (like I might to a co-worker with a documented illness). I don’t want to work on projects with them.</p>
<p>Your post was to ask if it is a problem and the answer is yes. Will top colleges care? I think they will, especially if they have application reviewers who look for teamwork and dedication. </p>