Travis TAG Attendance Policy & Procedures

According to Dallas ISD Policy, parents should turn in an excuse note to the school attendance office within three days of returning to school.

HOW TO SUBMIT EXCUSE NOTES

Turn in your HANDWRITTEN NOTE in person.

Excuse notes must include:

• Student name
• I.D. number
• Grade
• A written statement giving the date and reason for the absence(s)
• Parent/Guardian signature

PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR EXCUSE NOTES TO BE ENTERED INTO THE SYSTEM. 

WHAT TYPE OF ABSENCE WILL BE EXCUSED?

• Child's illness or injury (Parent note will be accepted for 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 a family member (Must bring supporting documentation, such as obituary or death certificate)