When is an absence excused?

• FBISD extracurricular activities
• Illness and medical appointments
• Required court appearances
• Religious holy days
• Activities related to obtaining United States citizenship
• College visits for high school junior and senior (up to two days)

Submitting an Excuse Note

• Notes must be turned in no later than five days upon returning to school.
• Notes should be given to the school’s Attendance Clerk. Email messages are acceptable to AttendanceJSES@Fortbendisd.com
• Keep copies of all correspondence.
• Contact the Attendance Clerk or Assistant Principal if you feel any of your child’s absences are incorrect.
• A medical note can be scanned and emailed directly to the campus Attendance Clerk.

Sample Excuse Note
 
      Current Date  
 
      To Whom it May Concern,
 
      Please excuse (Student’s name and ID#) from school on (Date of
      Absence). Give detailed reason for absence.

      Sincerely,
      (Parent’s name)
      (Parent’s contact phone number)

Excuse notes should always include:
Student’s full name
Student’s ID number 
Today’s date 
Date(s) of absence 
Reason for absence 
Parent contact information