Reporting an Absence
In order to submit a request to have an absence excused you will need a myStudent Parent Portal. If you do not have a myStudent Parent Portal please
How to Report an Absence via the
From a Web Browser
- Log in to your myStudent Parent Portal.
- Go to Forms from your menu on the left or top.
- Select Absence Reporting
From the myStudent App
- Tap Open Focus in the District Announcement message or Absence Reporting from your links page to log in through your browser.
- Android: Tap the three dots in the top-right, then select Open in Chrome.
- iOS: Tap the share icon at the bottom, then select Open in Chrome or Safari.
- Once in your browser, follow the web browser steps above.
Completing the Absence Report
- Choose your child from the dropdown — this auto-fills their school, your parent account, and your email.
- Enter a valid phone number if one is not listed
- Select the start date of the absence, and end date if it spans multiple days.
- Pick the appropriate reason for the absence. If “Other,” explain in the text box.
- (Optional) Add details in the Brief Description field.
- Check the acknowledgment box.
- Upload any supporting documents if needed.
- Click Submit Request after reviewing for accuracy.
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