Attendance Matters

Attendance Matters 

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 returning to school. 
• The statement must include the student’s name, ID number, and the date(s) of absence(s).  
• 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.
• Extenuating circumstances with PRIOR APPROVAL from an administrator may be excused. (Appropriate documentation required and subject to limitations in FDD (LEGAL)).
• The principal or appropriate designee may investigate any absence for verification.
• The district is not required to excuse an absence even if the parent provides a note explaining the absence.