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.
