Excused VS. Unexcused Absences

Excused Absences

  • Medical or dental appointment
  • Illness
  • Death in the immediate family
  • Observing religious holy days
  • Required court or probation meeting
  • Immigration appointment
  • College visits (juniors/seniors; up to 2 per year with documentation)

Unexcused Absences

  • Family vacations
  • Personal reasons (non-medical, non-emergency)
  • Oversleeping or missing the bus
  • Traffic or lack of transportation

Important: Only 4 handwritten parent notes are accepted per semester. Any additional absences must be supported with official documentation (e.g., a doctor’s note).

Submitting a Note

  • Hand Deliver: Take a physical note to the Attendance Office (not the teacher).
  • Online: Use our Absence Note Submission form.
  • Deadline: Must be submitted within 72 hours (3 days) of your child’s return to school.