Good attendance is critical for student success at Bethel Elementary. All absences will be coded unexcused unless this completed form, an email, a doctor/dentist note, or a written note from the parent/guardian is received. State law allows absences to be excused for the following reasons: Illness or injury, Quarantine, Death in the immediate family, Medical or dental appointments, Court or administrative proceedings, Religious observance. All other absences are coded as unlawful. Absences for personal trips or family emergencies are not excused according to state guidelines. In order to be considered in attendance, a student must be present at least one-half of the school day. At the elementary level more than ten (10) absences a semester or 20 absences a year are considered excessive. If illness is given as the primary reason for non-attendance, the principal (at their discretion) may request a physician’s documentation.
If you have emailed your child's teacher, there is no need to submit this form.
*NOTE: This form is to be used for FULL DAY ABSENCES ONLY. Late arrivals and early dismissals may only be excused if a doctor or dentist note is submitted.
If your child checked out early or arrived late to school and you have a doctor/dentist note, please email it directly to whitney.carroll@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
