Attendance

Rules for Excused Absences

•  A written statement signed by the parent explaining the student’s absences should be received by the attendance office within 3 days of the student’s return to school.
• The statement must include the student’s name, ID number, and the date(s) of absence(s).  (This signifies the parent’s knowledge and consent of the absence).
• Notes should be written on the letterhead of the agency visited or of the organization represented. (i.e. Court, Religious organization, Government department, Military unit, etc...)
• An obituary is required for death in the family.
• Five or more consecutive days of absences require a doctor’s note to be excused
• After 6 handwritten notes, additional absences will require supporting documentation and or approval by an administrator.
• The principal or appropriate designee may investigate any absence for verification.