Q
What do I do if my child is sick?
A
Call the school office before 8:00 AM. A written note is required after 3 days.
Tips
For exams, you almost always need an Attest (doctor's note), not just a parent's note.
The Truth
German compulsory attendance is enforced seriously — pulling your child out a day early to catch a cheap flight is a fine at the airport gate, not a parenting judgment call. Get written school permission before you book anything. Many parents underestimate how legal and documented school attendance is in Germany; "we just left a bit early" is treated like truancy, not a harmless family choice.