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.