It is vitally important that parents notify the school office before 9:00 a.m. when a child is absent. The school should be notified each day your child is absent. Given the recent outbreak of Covid-19 it is absoluetly critical you call the office to inform us of an illness. All parents must return the phone calls of the school staff within 24 hours.
In instances where the parent has not contacted the school office, the school will attempt to call home by 11:00 a.m. If there is no answer at home, an attempt will be made to call the parent’s place of employment. We appreciate parents calling rather than the office having to reach a parent.
If a student is absent the day of an evening or sports event, he/she may not attend the sports event. Official grades may be withheld if a student has been absent 20 days or more during a trimester grading period. If absences reach an excessive level, that may result in your child not returning the following year.
When a student has been absent, the State of California requires a written excuse signed by the parent or legal guardian before the child may return to the classroom. The note must include:
the date(s) of the absences, and a short explanation for the absences.
a note from a doctor is necessary in cases of communicable diseases.
a note from a dentist or doctor following a morning appointment is required for an excused absence.
At no time during the daily session are pupils allowed to leave the school grounds, except by previous written arrangements. When leaving the school during the school day, the student must:
have a written permission slip from parent or guardian,
be picked up in the office by an authorized adult, and
be signed out at the school office.
The school assumes no liability in cases where students leave the premises in violation of the above policy.
