Subject: Michigan Sample Letter for Student Absence from School: A Comprehensive Guide Dear [School Name and/or Teacher], I am writing to inform you about my child/student, [Student's Name], who was unable to attend school on [date(s)]. I apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to request that this absence be marked as excused in accordance with the school's attendance policy. The reason for [Student's Name]'s absence was [provide a valid reason, such as illness, family emergency, religious observance, doctor's appointment, etc.]. We understand the importance of regular attendance and sincerely regret any disruption caused by this absence. To comply with Michigan state regulations, a sample letter is provided below for your reference. Please consider this letter as [Student's Name]'s official documentation of the missed day(s) at school. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Date] [School Name] [Principal/Teacher Name] [School Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Principal/Teacher's Name], I am writing to inform you of my child's/student's absence from school on [date(s)], as they were unable to attend due to [provide a specific reason]. I kindly request that this absence is marked as excused in compliance with Michigan state regulations. Student Information: — Name: [Student's Name— - Grade: [Student's Grade] — Class: [Class/Section— - Teacher: [Teacher's Name] Reason for Absence: [Provide a detailed explanation for the absence, including any supporting documents if needed.] Anticipated Impact: [If applicable, mention any expected impact on coursework, homework, exams, or any other school-related activities. Assure the school that necessary steps will be taken to complete missed assignments.] Contact Information: — Parent's/Guardian's Name: [Your Name— - Phone Number: [Your Phone Number] — Email Address: [Your Email Address] Please let us know if any further actions are required from our end, such as submitting additional documents or completing any assigned work. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] Types of Michigan Sample Letters for Missed Day(s) at School: 1. Medical Excuse Letter: This type of letter should be used when a student is absent due to illness or medical appointments. It may require a doctor's note or documentation. 2. Family Emergency Letter: This letter is necessary when a student cannot attend school due to a family emergency, such as a death in the family or a major crisis. 3. Religious Observance Letter: When a student needs to refrain from attending school due to a religious holiday or observance, this letter should be used to request an excused absence. 4. Special Circumstances Letter: This letter can be used for unique situations not mentioned above, like participating in a significant extracurricular event or representing the school at a competition. It requires prior approval from the school administration. It is important to note that these letters provide guidance and should be modified to suit your specific needs. Consult the school's policies and communicate with the appropriate personnel to ensure compliance with the attendance regulations of your school district. Warm regards, [Your Name]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.