Suggestions/Options Parents May Utilize

1. Communicate with the school on days when your child(ren) is/are absent.

2. Send a note from a physician specifying the illness or chronic condition which leads to absences.

3. Call the school in the morning and request assignments.

4. Secure approval from the administration to take child(ren) on educational trips.

5. Let your child(ren) know the conditions that must exist before he/she may call home for illness and let the school know your expectations.

6. Try to schedule appointments for the children prior to or following the school day.

7. Sign a “Consent to exchange information” form at the beginning of the school year if your child(ren) will be missing many days so the school will be able to contact the physician’s office.

8. Let your child(ren) know that you and the school are working together to best serve their needs.

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