Absence
Parents are asked to call the school office (818-892-3802) in the morning if their child is sick and
unable to attend school. If a student is absent for more than five consecutive days, the parent
must obtain a physician’s note in order for the student to be readmitted to class.
Students are not permitted to be absent more than a total of 10% of the entire year (excused
and unexcused). This equals roughly six absences per trimester, or 18 absences per year.
Absence with Acceptable Excuse
When a student has been absent, a written excuse signed by the parent or guardian is required;
and the excuses are kept on file for a period of one year. An acceptable excuse includes illness,
attendance at medical or dental appointments, funeral services for family members, quarantine
directed by County or City Officials, or emergency or special circumstances as determined by
the school authorities. Excessive unexcused absences may result in loss of academic credit.
Students will have the same amount of school days they were absent to make up their missed
work without any penalties.
Extended Absences
The administration discourages families from scheduling vacations during the school year.
However, family emergencies can arise. When, for family reasons, parents wish to take their
children out of school temporarily, the administration and teacher will discuss with the parents
the possible effects of such an absence. All students will be responsible for making up missed
work within two weeks of their return. Work turned in after two weeks will be penalized.
Leaving School Early
A student may not leave the school before the regular dismissal time without a request from a
parent or guardian to the main office. The request must state the reason for early dismissal.
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Parents should also notify their student’s teacher in advance, so that the student and their
material can be ready when picked up. Students picked up early from class is disruptive to class
learning and teachers may not have all the materials ready for the student without advance
notice. During STAR Testing, parents are requested not to make medical appointments unless
urgently needed. If parents need to collect their students prior to their dismissal time, they
must check in with the office first and the student will be sent to the office. Parents should not
go directly to their child’s classroom.
