Well, actually I kind of exaggerated the punishment. You actually get that, if you don't have any excuse for doing it or doing it a lot.
I have been skipping school, this year less than I did last year.
Last friday I had terrible hunger. I just borrowed some money from my friend and walked to McDonald's. I came home, told my mom to fix it. (We have a system, where parents can go check stuff and put explanation for skipping, etc.)
Problem solved. No punishment.
Best. Explanation. Ever.
For that paper, I never took it. The day was so short anyway to risk it.
Also, I like how my friend has 50 none-explained skips. His homeroom teacher just tells him to fix them.