I don't know about every school in the country, but you couldn't get away with skipping where I went. The only kids who cut class were the ones whose parents just didn't give a shit anymore. Meaning that if you had parents who did care, it was a pointless endeavor
Most schools will call the parents if a kid doesn't show up for a class to let them know. Now even most college classes take roll, which is annoying. I miss the days where college was like, "Turn your shit in on time and I don't care where you are"
Also parents: