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

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.
• 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.