AVVISchool basics
What is an excused absence?
An excused absence is a missed school day that the school approves. It's the difference between a day that counts against your child's attendance and one that doesn't, and it usually determines whether they can make up missed work.
What usually counts as excused
- Illness (sometimes with a note for longer stretches)
- Medical or dental appointments
- Religious observance
- A death in the family
- Court appearances or required legal obligations
Each district sets its own list, your school's attendance policy is the final word.
How to report one, on time
Most schools want you to notify the office within a set window (often 24–48 hours) by phone, email, or their app, and sometimes to send a note or documentation. Miss the window and an excused absence can be logged as unexcused.
Why the reminder is easy to miss
The absence-reporting reminder, and the deadline to send a note, arrives the same way as every other school message. It's exactly the kind of small, time-sensitive task that slips through. AVVI flags a message that needs action, like an attendance note due, so it doesn't get buried under the flyers.
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