Each letter you write should include the following basic information: Put the date on your letter. Give your child's full name and the name of your child's main teacher or current class placement. Say what you want, rather than what you don't want. ... Give your address and a daytime phone number where you can be reached.

This letter is to inform you that our child, (student), will be absent from school during the following dates: xx We would like to request that his/her absences be counted as excused. Please save all class work for (student). He/she will be complete it in a timely manner upon our return.

Examples of Excused Absences: Illness (absences exceeding three days may require a physician statement). Medical/Dental appointments (we highly encourage you to make these appointments outside of school hours). Required county/state court appointments. Religious instruction (Not to exceed 3 hours in one week).

The best way to write an absent letter for school is to be both thorough and respectful. Include the important details about why you need to miss class — or needed, if you already missed school — and either type the letter or use legible handwriting on proper stationary.

Write an excuse letter and submit it as early as you can. You can have the letter handwritten or typewritten (just make sure you sign it!), whatever works for you.