Regular attendance by students is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program. Parents and students alike are encouraged to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence. Students shall attend school unless excused by the Principal/designee of their attendance center.
Student absences approved by the Principal/designee shall be excused absences. Excused absences shall count as days in attendance for the purpose of the truancy law. These absences include but are not limited to: illness, family emergencies, recognized religious observances, District sponsored or approved activities, and parent excuses as approved by the administration.
Students whose absences are approved shall make up the work missed to receive full credit for the missed school work. It shall be the responsibility of the student to initiate a procedure with the student’s teacher to complete the work missed,
Students who wish to participate in school-sponsored activities must attend the entire day the day of the activity unless permission has been given by the Principal for the student to be absent.
It shall be the responsibility of the parent to notify the student’s attendance center no later than 10:00 a.m. of the day the student is absent, or as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school on that day. The Principal/designee will request evidence or written verification of the student’s reason for absence.
*Revised: 04/08/02
*Revised: 01/29/07
*Revised: 12/13/10
*Revised: 11/14/11
*Revised: 04/09/12
*Revised: 05/11/15
*Reviewed: 06/12/17
*Reviewed: 06/13/22
*Revised: 07/17/23