As a human being, sickness is inevitable. And when it comes, as a student, the proper thing to do is to take a leave from school in order to take care of your body.
I believe you'll agree with me that education is nothing without health and life. In such cases, courtesy demands that you write an absence/leave letter to the school informing them of your predicament.
Take a look at the samples below:
[Your Name]
[Parent/Guardian’s Name, if applicable]
[Your Address]
[Date]
[School’s Name]
[School Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Subject: Absence Due to Sickness
Dear [Principal’s Name/Teacher’s Name],
I am writing to inform you that I [or "my child, [Student's Name],"] will be unable to attend school from [Start Date] to [End Date] due to illness. The sickness requires rest and recovery at home, as advised by a doctor, and I want to ensure that I [or "my child"] fully recover before returning to school.
I apologize for any missed assignments or class activities during this time. I [or "My child"] will make every effort to catch up on the work missed. Please let me know if there are any assignments, notes, or tasks that need to be completed.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this period.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Parent/Guardian’s Name, if applicable]
[Contact Information]
[Your Name]
[Parent/Guardian’s Name, if applicable]
[Your Address]
[Date]
[School’s Name]
[School Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Subject: Absence Due to Sickness
Dear [Principal’s Name/Teacher’s Name],
This note is to inform you that my child (Child’s Name) will not be able to attend school from (Start Date) to (End Date), due to running high fever. Our physician, Dr. [Physician's name], has decided it would be best to keep (Child’s Name) home during this period to heal and as not risk infecting other students.
We are enclosing a copy of the doctors report for your records. We are also requesting that you present any classroom assignments to my husband, who will be at the school on (Date) to pick them up.
Thank you for your kind consideration to the above matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Parent/Guardian’s Name, if applicable]
[Contact Information]
These sample letters can be adjusted according to whether the letter is written by a student or a parent/guardian on behalf of a student. It’s polite to mention making up for missed work to show commitment to catching up on studies.
Letter of Absence from School Due to Sickness
Query Letter for Lateness to Work
Happy New Month Messages / Wishes
Letter of Absence from Work Due to Illness
Letter of Absence from Work Due to Family Emergency
Admission Letter from School / University
Condolence Message on Death of Mother
Condolence Letter on Death of Employee
Condolence Message on Death of Wife
Warning Letter to Employee for Misconduct
Condolence Message to a Colleague