Please complete this form if you have a planned vacation coming up.

Below is a reminder from ES/MS/HS handbooks on absence policies.

Pre-excused absences for family vacations or other absences that are not listed as excused while school is in session are strongly discouraged by the school. California Education Code does not define family trips as a legal absence.  Please keep in mind that we do provide ample holidays during the school year.  If a student is absent from any class or mandatory school activity without the express authorization of the school, it is unexcused.

Each student may be absent (unexcused or excused) from school a maximum of fourteen days per semester. When a student reaches eight absences in a semester, a notification will be sent to inform the family that any additional absences may require further administrative review.

The families of students who exceed the maximum number of absences due to circumstances beyond their control may need to submit a written explanation that is reviewed by the school administration. The purpose of this review is to ensure mutual understanding and maintain our partnership between our school and our families.

This policy aims to promote consistent attendance while allowing for flexibility in exceptional cases, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their educational endeavors.

Kindly,

Daniel Araujo  (Elementary principal)

Juliana Basil ( Middle and high school principal)