Absences, tardiness and Truancy

1. ​​Absences: Regularity and punctuality are necessary for success in school. Every absence or tardy is a definite loss to the student, hinders and delays the progress of class, and imposes extra burdens on the teacher. Students are responsible for work missed because of absenteeism or tardiness. Arrangements must be made at the convenience of the teacher, upon return to make up the classwork. This is the sole responsibility of the student. Please see Grading Policy. If a child is absent from school, please notify the school office at (626) 337-1421 before 8:00 a.m. Upon returning to school after an absence, a written excuse or medical note stating the reason for the child’s absence must be presented to the teacher.
2. Absences with an acceptable excuse: Excused absences include illness, medical or dental appointments, funeral services for family members, quarantine directed by city or county officials, or emergencies or special circumstances as determined by the school.
3. Extended absences: Extended absences must be communicated to the Principal. If proper communication is not followed, school may withhold grades.
4. Students who are tardy or late more than 3 times per school year, are considered habitually late or absent and may be reported to the Truancy Officer according to the law of the State of California. A student may not be entitled to receive a report card for any quarter in which he/she has been absent from school for 11 days or more and may be not be promoted at the end of the school year or required to attend summer school.