Attendance Policy

Excused Absences

Excused absence is defined as one of the following (Ed Code 48205):

• Illness or injury requiring medical or dental attention
• Medical, dental, optometry appointments
• Quarantine
• Funeral of immediate family, limited to 1 day in state, 3 days out of state
• Court appearance *
• Employment conferences*
• Religious holiday or ceremony*
• Religious retreats, limited to 4 hours per semester*

Make up the work missed during the time of absence or completed within five (5) school days after the student returns to school.

Verification of Excused Absences

• Written note signed and dated by the parent/guardian stating the reason for absence
• Phone call from parent/guardian stating the reason for the absence
• Signed appointment verification from medical personnel
• Signed and dated court document
• Prearranged absence approved in writing by the Principal

The absence will be considered unexcused if the school does not receive written verification for the absence within 3 days.