HOW TO MONITOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE

1. You can ask your child's campus for an attendance report for you to review routinely.

2. Students and parents can monitor attendance records in Dallas ISD Parent Portal Click here to access the Parent Portal. If you have questions about registration for the Parent Portal, contact the attendance office at your campus.

HOW TO SUBMIT EXCUSE NOTES

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

• Excuse notes can be submitted in person to ROOM 116 or send as an attachment via email to LTREJO@DALLASISD.ORG 
  • Excuse notes must include
    • Student Name
    • ID Number
    • Grade
    • Date of Absence
    • Reason for Absence.
    • Parent/ Guardian Signature and phone number
    • Click Here to download a blank excuse/absence note (optional).

WHAT TYPES OF ABSENCES MAY BE EXCUSED?

• Child's illness or injury (Parent Note – up to four days)
• Family Emergency 
• Death of a family member (Funeral Home Program)
• Doctor or Dental Appointments 
• Religious Holy Days
• Court Appearances 
• DMV for Learner Permit or Driver's License 
• College Visit (Must be on College Letterhead)
• Citizenship ceremony/appointment 

TURN AROUND TIME:

• 5 – 7 Business Days
• Please do not submit duplicate excuse notes as this will delay the process.

Know the Difference

TEXAS COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAW OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE NOTICE

Attendance for Credit Principal's Plan