Excuse Notes

EXCUSE NOTES MUST INCLUDE:

•  Student Name
• ID Number or Date of Birth
• Grade Level
• Date of Absence
• Reason for Absence
• Parent/Guardian Signature
• Parent/Guardian Phone Number

WHAT TYPES OF ABSENCES MAY BE EXCUSED?

• Child's illness or injury (Parent Note)
• Family Emergency (Approval from Principal)
• Death of a family member (Funeral Home Program or note from the Funeral Home)
• Doctor or Dental Appointments that cannot be scheduled before or after school hours (Note from Healthcare Provider)
• Religious Holy Days (Parent Note)
• Court Appearances (Court receipt required)
• DMV for Learner Permit or Driver License (DMV receipt required)
• College Visit (Must be on College Letterhead)
• Citizenship ceremony/appointment (letter from DHS)

HOW TO SUBMIT EXCUSE NOTES
According to Dallas ISD policy parents should turn in an excuse note within 3 days of a student returning to school.

• Notes can be submitted by Fax 972-749-2701
• Notes can be emailed to elalvarez@dallasisd.org
• Turn in person in the attendance office
  • Student first and last name should be on the note
  • Student ID number or Date of birth
  • Grade Level
  • Date of absence
  • Reason for absence
  • Parent/guardian signature
  • Parent/guardian phone number