Mental health days

[Anonymous]

My high school student wants to take a couple of mental health days. Is there anything special I need to tell the attendance secretary to make sure it’s a n excused absence? Or do I just say she’s sick?

[Anonymous]

I would just say she’s sick. No need to provide details.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My high school student wants to take a couple of mental health days. Is there anything special I need to tell the attendance secretary to make sure it’s a n excused absence? Or do I just say she’s sick?

I reported mine as sick and gave them two days off, it was excused!

[Anonymous]

It might not be excused without a doctor's note depending on how strict your school is, but most teachers should work with you.

[Anonymous]

Send a note from their therapist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It might not be excused without a doctor's note depending on how strict your school is, but most teachers should work with you.

A parent may excuse up to four days in a row. No doctor’s note needed. I just email that my kids are not feeling well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It might not be excused without a doctor's note depending on how strict your school is, but most teachers should work with you.

A parent may excuse up to four days in a row. No doctor’s note needed. I just email that my kids are not feeling well.

Yes, I have done the same.