DEALEY MONTESSORI ATTENDANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES

According to Dallas ISD Policy, 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.