IMPORTANT REMINDER! SCHOOL ATTENDANCE EXCUSE FORM(S)
Excuse for Absence Form
When a student is absent from school for any reason, the parent is required to prepare a written statement explaining the reason for the absence.
It is the responsibility of the parent to see that this written excuse is received by the school. (Even if a parent calls the school to report the absence of a student, a written excuse and/or parent email is still required.)
If an excuse has not been received by the school within three (3) days following the student’s return to school, the absence will be considered unexcused.
Parents who wish to confirm receipt of written excuses by officials may call the grade level secretary following the student’s return to school. Parents will be informed at this time whether or not the written excuse requirement has been fulfilled.
Click here for an Excuse for Absence form
You may use the excuse form by checking the appropriate reason, adding the appropriate Parent/Guardian signature, and then returning this form. A written excuse may also be submitted as follows:
1. Email Reason for Absence or submit a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian to building office.
2. Use Smartphone to take picture of signed parent or medical excuse and email/scan directly.
3. Fax or mail excuse by a parent/guardian and/or medical excuse to attendance secretary.
If the district does not receive a valid response/explanation within three (3) school days of a student absence, this absence will be permanently categorized as UNLAWFUL/UNEXCUSED.
If giving written statements directly to the student, parent/guardian is highly encouraged to double-check that their child is submitting "the excuse" to school staff in a timely manner.
Once total absences exceed 10 days, the district is permitted, per board policy, to require a medical excuse from a licensed practitioner or approval from the school nurse. Unlawful/Unexcused absences may also impact the student's opportunity to make-up work, athletic eligibility, work permits, and other extra-curricular activities.
Your anticipated cooperation is appreciated to ensure that your child attends school each day and that a required written excuse is submitted immediately following any day of absence.