McKinney ISD parents and guardians can report a student absence online through Skyward Family Access, on a computer or in the Skyward mobile app. Use it for a sick day, an appointment, or a planned absence such as a family trip.

You can notify the school in one of two ways:

• Option 1: Submit an absence request in Skyward Family Access. If the absence is for an approved reason, you must also send a written note within three days. 3 notes are allowed per semester. Notes will not be taken after 3 school days.

• Option 2: Send an email to MBHSAttendance@mckinneyisd.net with your student's name, student ID, and attendance note. A written note or email from the parent or guardian must be sent within three days. 3 notes are allowed per semester. Notes will not be taken after 3 school days.

Skyward Help: www.mckinneyisd.net/page/skyward-help

On a Computer

1. Log in to Skyward Family Access.

2. Click the Attendance tile for the student who will be absent.

3. Click the Absence Requests tab.

4. Click Add Absence Request on the right side of the screen.

5. Enter the Start Date and End Date.

6. Choose Entire Day or Partial Day.

   • Entire Day: Check All Day if your student will miss the whole day.

   • Partial Day: Enter the Start Time and End Time of the absence.

7. Select an Attendance Reason from the menu.

8. Type a Comment with details about the absence.

9. Click Save in the upper left corner.

In the Skyward Mobile App

1. Open the Skyward app and sign in with your Family Access username and password.

2. Select the student who will be absent.

3. Tap Attendance.

4. Tap Absence Requests, then tap Add Absence Request.

5. Enter the dates, choose all day or partial day, select a reason, and add a comment.

6. Tap Save.

After You Click Save

• Your request goes to the campus attendance office and shows as Pending.

• Once the campus reviews it, the status changes to Processed.

• While a request is still Pending, you can edit or delete it in Skyward. After it is Processed, contact the campus to make changes.

• For an approved reason, send a written note within three days of the absence.

• A student absent more than 5 consecutive days for illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic when returning.

• Notes signed or emailed by the student are not accepted unless the student is 18 or older or an emancipated minor.

Need Help?

• Attendance questions: Email MBHSAttendance@mckinneyisd.net and include your student's ID number.

• Video walkthrough: Watch the MISD Skyward Attendance video.

• Login or account trouble: Visit the MISD Skyward Help page to submit a help ticket, claim your guardian account, or get the Skyward app.

• Full district guidelines: Report a Student Absence on the McKinney ISD website.