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Student Attendance
Regular attendance is essential to student success—both academically and socially. Our district is committed to working together with families to support consistent, on-time attendance for every student, every day.
Why Attendance Matters
- Student Success: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically, build strong relationships, and stay engaged.
- Learning Opportunities: Missing just two days a month adds up to 18+ days a year—equivalent to nearly a full month of lost instruction.
- Early Habits: Developing good attendance habits early helps students stay on track in elementary school, middle school, high school, and beyond.
Daily Attendance Expectations
- School begins promptly. Check with your child’s school start times.
- Students are expected to attend all scheduled school days unless ill or experiencing an excused circumstance.
- Excessive absences or tardiness may result in school intervention and may impact academic progress.
Excused Absences
Under California Education Code, the following are considered excused absences:
- Illness or injury
- Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments
- Attending a funeral of an immediate family member
- Quarantine (as directed by health officials)
- Religious or cultural observances (with prior approval)
- Court appearances or legal appointments
- Other justifiable personal reasons (with approval from school administration)
Unexcused Absences
Examples of unexcused absences include:
- Family vacations or trips
- Oversleeping or transportation issues
- Babysitting or caring for siblings
- Non-approved personal activities
Note: Unexcused absences may trigger attendance letters and, if persistent, may lead to a Student Attendance Review Team (SART) or District Attendance Review Team (DART) meeting.
Reporting an Absence
If your child is going to be absent, please contact your school’s attendance office by 9:00 a.m.
You may:
- Call the school attendance line
- Submit an absence report via ParentSquare or Aeries Parent Portal
- Send a written note or doctor’s note when your child returns
Please include:
- Your child’s full name
- Grade and teacher
- Reason for the absence
- Date(s) of absence
Upcoming Events
Going Out of Town?
If your family has a planned absence, your school may be able to offer a Short-Term Independent Study Agreement to avoid loss of instructional time. Contact the school office at least 3-5 days in advance to discuss options.
Attendance Monitoring and Support
Our district monitors attendance data regularly. Families may receive notices when:
- Absences reach 3 full days (or 3 tardies over 30 minutes)
- Absences are chronic (10% or more of enrolled days)
- There is a pattern of unexcused or unexplained absences
If you're facing barriers to attendance—transportation, health, housing, or other concerns—please reach out. We are here to help!
Questions or Support?
Contact your school’s attendance office or our Student Services Department for help with attendance issues or support options.
Together, we can make every day count!
Director Student Services
Coordinator Student Services
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