Click here to access the absence request form. In addition to submitting this form, students must communicate this absence in person to a director, 

prior to the absence occurring.

Absences are deemed excused or unexcused at the discretion of the directors.

Each year, all students participating in Band and Guard MUST have the following mandatory forms completed and signed on file BEFORE they are allowed to participate in activities:

•  A Physical form, completed by a medical professional

• A Freeman HS Band and Golden Guard Handbook 2025 - 2026 Handbook Acknowledgement Agreement signed and turned in as a paper copy to the directors

OR

• A Freeman High School and Nelson JH  Golden Guard Program Handbook Acknowledgement Agreement signed and turned in as a paper copy to Mrs. Shavers for Nelson Jr. High/Freeman High program participants.

• A Katy Independent School District Parent/Guardian Authorization for Regular Extracurricular Travel AND Consent to Emergency Treatment of Student signed form

• A Student Medication Administration during Off Campus Activities signed form

• Private Lessons Form - If interested in private lessons, please fill out and return to the band directors.