Report an Absence

In California TK-12 schools, an excused absence includes reasons such as illness, medical or dental appointments, attending a funeral for an immediate family member, religious observances, or court appearances. Parents or guardians must notify the school to have the absence excused.

 

The State of California tracks total days missed, regardless of the reason, to determine chronic absenteeism. If a student is on track to miss 10% or more of the school year, our district automatically generates and sends letters to families as a notification. Please note that these letters are not sent by the school site itself.

 

If we have concerns about your child’s attendance, you will hear directly from us before the letter goes out—or after, if there is a sudden increase in absences. Additionally, students with ongoing attendance issues may be referred to the Student Attendance Review Team (SART), with the potential for further intervention through the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) if absences persist.

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Please note that all letters sent home regarding concerns about chronic absenteeism contain language about the SART process. However, this does not automatically mean your student will go through this process—it's simply a precautionary measure.

 

Additionally, regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused, students will be given the same number of days they missed to make up assignments or reschedule assessments. We encourage students to check Google Classroom for any missed assignments or learning experiences to stay on track with their coursework.

 

If you have any concerns about your child’s attendance, reach out to our counselor, Ms. Chacon or our attendane office.