Absences

Attendance Procedures & Rules

• Excused absences from school include:
  • Illness
  • Death in the family
  • Doctor appointments
  • Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer
• To be classified as an excused absence, all absences must be verified by a telephone call and a note from the parent or guardian.
• For pre-arranged absences, parents or guardians must contact the office and teacher to request missed work from all classes at least 48 hours prior to the event.
• Absences from school for reasons other than those listed above will not be excused by the school.

Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Students who attend school consistently are more likely to stay engaged, achieve academically, and build positive relationships at school.

A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year, whether the absences are excused or unexcused. During the first semester, that equals just 8 days of missed school.

Reporting an Absence

If your child is absent, please notify the school each day they are out. Parents and guardians have five school days to excuse an absence.

Absences that are not excused within five school days will be recorded as unexcused.

Doctor's Notes

Once a student has accumulated 14 excused absences, a doctor's note will be required for each additional absence in order for it to be considered excused, in accordance with district attendance policy.

Clearing Absences

• Please call the school office to clear an absence at
  (209) 933-7310
• If you have documentation or verification for an absence, it must be provided to the school office within five school days of the absence.