HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES ONLY:
Absences and tardies must be "cleared" using this form or by calling the Attendance Office within 48 hours of the absence.
Absences that are not cleared within 48 hours will be turned into truancies. Students should monitor
attendance online and talk to their teacher if corrections need to be made.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES ONLY:
For early dismissals, students will need to pick up a Permit-to-Leave at the attendance office so the teacher can release the student on time. A parent/guardian will need to notify the attendance office via this form or via phone call before a permit can be given to the student. (Failing to do both BEFORE the student leaves campus will result in a truancy)
NOTE ABOUT EXTENDED ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS: A medical note must be provided when a student has had 5 or more consecutive absences due to illness. When a student has had 14 absences in a school year for illness verified by a parent/guardian, any further absences must be verified by a physician and a medical note provided to the attendance office.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: According to California Education Code, the following are considered excused absences: illness (including mental health days), medical appointment, religious holiday, family emergency, jury duty or funeral services. Reasons for unexcused absences include: being out of town, vacation, college visits, and non-school related activities.
We are using this form in order to support families in reporting their student's absences in an easier way, and to save staff time that can be shifted to supporting students with serious absence issues.