Managing student absences efficiently is crucial for maintaining academic performance and adhering to school policies. The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Excused Absence Form serves as a vital tool for parents and guardians to formally communicate and justify the absence of their children from school. Specifically designed for use within the OCPS system, this document requires completion whenever a student is absent from school for reasons acknowledged by the district’s guidelines. These reasons include medical or dental appointments, court dates, the death or illness of a family member, personal illness or injury, pre-approved educational absences, and recognized religious holidays. The form mandates the submission of relevant legal documentation or a detailed explanation to support the absence, emphasizing the importance of transparency and proper documentation. This process not only facilitates the tracking of student attendance but also ensures that students' absences are appropriately excused, safeguarding their academic record. Parents must submit this form to the attendance office within 48 hours of the student's return to school, highlighting the requirement for timely communication. Importantly, it underscores that mere phone calls are insufficient to excuse a student’s absence, necessitating the use of this formal documentation process. Located at Ocoee Middle School, this procedure underscores the OCPS's commitment to equal opportunity and the importance of adhering to established guidelines to maintain an orderly and productive educational environment.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Ocps Excused Absence Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | ocps excused, ocps absence, ocps absence form, absence form orange fill |
OCOEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
OCPS EXCUSED ABSENCE FORM
Please complete and turn in with a copy of any necessary legal documentation to the attendance office within 48 HOURS of a student returning from absence(s).
PLEASE PRINT
Student Name
Student ID #
Parent Name:
Home Phone
Work Phone
Date of Absence(s)
The following reasons are accepted per OCPS guidelines. Please check the applicable box and write a brief explanation or attach other documentation. Phone calls cannot be used to excuse a student’s absence from school.
Medical/ Dental Appointments Court dates
Death or illness of family member
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Illness or injury of student
Recognized religious holiday
Explanation
Parent Signature _______________________________________________ |
Date _________________ |
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For Official Use Only |
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❒ Approved |
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❒ Disapproved |
Reviewed by _____________________________ |
Date _________________ |
Notes |
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300 South Bluford Avenue • Ocoee, Florida 34761 • (407)
“The Orange County School Board is an equal opportunity agency”