Excused Absences
(The following reasons constitute a legitimate or excused absence from school – official documentation required):
1. Valid Illness with Medical verification/documentation. Medical verification may also be required for an
absence of more than three (3) consecutive days or if a student has accumulated excessive absences
throughout the academic term.
2. Attendance at funeral services or bereavement in the immediate family.
3. Court Summons.
4. Quarantine directed by a County or City Health Official.
5. An emergency or special set of circumstances judged as sufficient cause by school authorities
(administration and/or Dean). The Principal should be notified of the circumstances immediately.
Unexcused Absences
All other absences taken with permission of the parents, but not that of the school. This includes family vacations, trips, personal reasons etc. Such absence counts towards excessive absence. (Absences that fall under the “excused list” will be deemed unexcused until proper documentation and a parent note are submitted to the Attendance office).
Excessive Absences
When a student accumulates 13 or more unexcused absences in any course, credit for the course(s) may be withheld. (This includes illness without medical documentation). See Academic Section of Handbook for Appeal Procedure. (Students may also face disciplinary action)
Special Circumstances
The Attendance & Counseling Offices are to be notified in regard to serious illness or accidents so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Absence Procedures
● Parents must notify the Attendance Office before 8:00 am if a student will be absent. Parents may call 818-837-5202, and leave a message, or email: attendance@alemany.org. Please include Student’s name and grade, reason for absence, and Parent name and contact phone number in case verification or more info is needed. ● When the student returns to school after an absence, he or she must turn in a written note signed by the parent or guardian explaining the reason for absence to the Attendance Office.
● Students whose absences are not reported to the attendance office by a parent phone call, parent email or parent written excuse will be referred to the Dean’s Office.” Students who fail to bring in a parent note will be marked as an Unexcused Absence and are subject to disciplinary action. (Absence with no note may be deemed a truancy).
● If a note has been forged or falsified the student will be reported to the appropriate Dean who will assess the proper consequence up to and including dismissal if it is a case of truancy.
● Students who must leave school during the school day must obtain an off-campus permit from the Attendance Office. Any student who misses more than two (2) periods on a regular day will be counted absent for the day. Any student who misses more than one period on a block day will be counted absent for the day.
● Participation in School Activities and Athletics: Students who wish to participate in any school activity of any kind on a particular day must be in school at least 4 full periods (or 2 full block schedule periods). If the game or activity is on a Saturday or Sunday, this obligation must be fulfilled on the previous Friday.
