To expedite early dismissals, please submit requests on the morning of the day the early dismissal is needed by any of the following methods:
-Submit the request through Skyward
-Send a note with your child to turn in to the Attendance Office
-Send your request by email
-Or leave a voicemail message (may be delayed due to office traffic)
Please be sure to include the pickup time and the name of the person picking up the student (if other than yourself), as well as a driver’s license for verification.
Instructions to Submit an Attendance Request through Skyward:
Step-by-Step Instructions
-Log In: Access your Skyward Family Access account using your Klein Network credentials.
-Go to Attendance: Click on the “Attendance” tile or tab.
-Add Request: Select the “Absence Requests” tab and click on “+ Add Absence Request” or “Add Absence Request.”
-Enter Dates and Times:
-Enter the start and end dates of the absence.
-If the absence is for the entire day, check the “All Day” box.
-If it’s a partial day, uncheck “All Day” and enter the specific start and end times.
-If it’s for early dismissal, use this section to specify the dismissal information.
-Select Reason: Choose the appropriate reason from the “Attendance Reason” dropdown menu.
-Add Details: Type any additional information in the “Comment” box. If someone will be picking up the student on your behalf, include their name here.
-Save: Click the “Save” button to submit the request to the school’s attendance office for review and approval.
-You’ll be able to check the status of your request to see the final outcome.
https://www.skyward.com/support/parents-and-students/family-access-toolkit/parents/power-up-absence-requests
Please note that parent/guardian emails are not acceptable forms of absence correspondence. Parent/guardian notes must be submitted using the Skyward family access portal or by sending a signed written note within 5 days from the absence.
Doctor notes, however, may be submitted by email, fax, sent to the attendance office within 5 days from the absence.
Cutoff time for early dismissals is 3:25 pm.
Thank you.
