How do I excuse an absence for my student?

A written parent/guardian excuse stating the reason for a pupil’s absence from school is required for each absence by PA Law and SLSD School Board Policy. Parents/guardians of absent students are notified daily using an automated telephone notification system. Parents/guardians, please be advised that a parental phone call to Southern Lehigh High School cannot take the place of a written excuse. Written verification for student absences is required for legal purposes.

Notes can be handwritten and dropped off at the attendance desk with Ms. Burno. Parents may also scan or take a photo of a written note and email it to Mrs. Burno at burnot@slsd.org, but the photo or scan must have a parent's signature on it or it will not be accepted. All absences should be accompanied by a note including tardies, half days, full days, vacations, and educational trips.