Attendance

California law requires that all children ages 6–18 be enrolled in full-time education. Attending school helps students learn, build relationships, and develop social-emotional well-being. We encourage families to schedule medical and dental appointments after school when possible. Absences must be verified within five school days; otherwise, they will be considered unexcused.

Regular and consistent attendance is essential for academic success in school. Students need to attend each of their classes every day. A student who misses three or more days of school, or who is more than 30 minutes late to a class period without an approved excuse, will be subject to our truancy process.

Absence Verification Process

All absences can be excused through a parent-signed email or in person at the Attendance Office window before school, during break, during lunch, or after school. Absences will not be excused during class time.

Parents are encouraged to use the Parent Portal to access attendance records daily.

Please email a signed parent/guardian note or doctor's note, along with all supporting documentation, to the Attendance Office within five school days of the student's return. Absences are marked unexcused the day after the absence if no documentation has been received. Three unexcused absences will generate a truancy letter, so we encourage families to check their student's attendance every few days.