Reccomendation: Copy and Paste this form into a word processing program (Word, Works, etc.) and print from there.   Request for Excused Absence This form must be completed and turned in at least one week in advance of any anticipated absence by a band/choir student. (Excluding extreme emergencies). Requests known about further than one week in advance are expected to be turned in as far in advance as possible (Weddings, etc.).     Student Name __________________________________ Today’s Date __________   Date of anticipated absence ___________________   Reason for absence ___________________________________________________________________   __________________________________________________________________________________   __________________________________________________________________________________   * Please note: Be specific! I must have enough information to be able to determine whether or not an absence may be excused. “Important matters”, “Family reasons”, etc. do not give me an opportunity to excuse a student.     Student’s Signature _______________________________________   Parent’s Signature ________________________________________   Date __________________________________________________     **** FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE ABSENCE WILL BE EXCUSED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT/PARENT TO FOLLOW UP WITH FURTHER INFORMATION OR MAKE-UP WORK.     ________EXCUSED ________UNEXCUSED     Notes: _______________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________       Director’s Signature ____________________________________ Date _________