The best way to write an absence 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 stationery. It doesn't have to be long.

The excuse note must be submitted within three (3) calendar days of the student's absence. Failure to do so can result in the absence being permanently recorded as Unexcused/unlawful. If a student is absent for 3 or more CONSECUTIVE days, these absences require a doctor's note to be reclassified as Excused.

It is quick and easy to report an absence via Classcharts - please follow the instructions below: Open Classcharts app. Click on the child you are reporting absent (if multiple children at school) Click on Report Absence found in green tab at the top of the page. Enter date of absence. Provide reason for absence. Submit.

A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. There is a direct correlation between students who attend school regularly and higher academic achievement levels. Students can miss no more than 17 days of school per year.

Parents should call our front office at 742-5900 or email bvattendance@asdk12.org when their child will not be attending school or will be arriving late. If your call/email is not received by 10 a.m. of the absence/tardy, you may receive a call and/or email by A.S.D.'s automated absence system.