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Denfeld - Request to excuse Student Absence

Requesting to Excuse a Student Absence

If a student misses school for any reason, whether planned or unplanned, a parent/guardian must submit a request to excuse the absence prior to the absence OR within 48 hours of the absence.  A parent/guardian may make a request in writing in one of two ways:
 
  1. Send a handwritten note to the Attendance Office and include the following:
  • the student’s first and last name
  • the dates of the absence
  • the reason to excuse the absence. 
2. Complete the “Request to Excuse an Absence” via the ParentSquare form at https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/47520500

 

What constitutes excused absences?  Per the School District's Student Attendance policy 503 (Appendix F in the handbook) below are examples of excused absences:

  • illness, medical, dental, orthodontic, or counseling appointments; including appointments conducted through telehealth;
  • family emergencies;
  • death or serious illness or funeral of an immediate family member;
  • active duty in any military branch of the United States;
  • a condition that requires ongoing treatment for a mental health diagnosis;
  • other exemptions include: (1) college campus visits (2) extreme weather conditions considered by the parent/guardian to be too dangerous for the student to attend school (3) driver’s examination (4) Prearranged personal or family vacations (5) Non-school competitions or events may requested as excused absences for participation in a non-school sponsored athletic, dramatic or musical event. This type of request must be in writing in advance of the first absence and arrangements need to be made to complete missed schoolwork.

Why is Attendance Important?

Regular attendance is an extremely important requirement for all students.  There are many reasons why good attendance is important.  Here are four:

  1. Good attendance is a part of your permanent record and of genuine concern to any future employer.
  2. If you are not present for classroom activities, it is difficult to "make up" important daily activities and experiences.
  3. Many studies have shown that time spent on task within classes greatly increase the amount of learning that takes place.
  4. It is the law!  Every child between seven and sixteen years of age is required to be enrolled in school. 

 

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