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DEALEY MONTESSORI ATTENDANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES
According to Â鶹ÇøPolicy, parents should turn in an excuse note within three days of returning to school.
How to submit excuse notes:
- Excuse notes can be submitted in person to the main office or sent as an attachment via email to igurtowski@dallasisd.org
- Click Here to download a blank excuse/absence note (optional).
Excuse notes must include:
- Student full name
- ID Number
- Grade
- Date of Absence
- Reason of Absence
- Parent/Guardian Signature and phone number
What types of absences may be excused?
- Child’s illness or injury (Parent note – up to four days)
- Doctor or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled before or after school hours
- Family Emergency (Approval by an Administrator)
- Religious Holy Days
- Court Appearances (Must bring court documentation)
- Death of family member (Must bring supporting documentation, such as obituary or death certificate)
- High School Visit (Must bring on High School Letterhead)
- Citizenship ceremony/appointment
- Visiting active-duty members on leave
Please allow up to 5 business days for excuse notes to be entered into the system.