Students who have been absent must provide written notice from the parent/guardian to the school explaining the reason for the absence within 3 school days after their return. Students that have been absent for three or more days must provide a doctors note to excuse the absences. If an acceptable explanation of an absence is not provided, the absence is unexcused and, in accordance with NRS 392.130, is deemed truancy. An excused absence still counts as an absence. An excused absence simply signifies there was a reason given for the absence. According to CCSD policy, only 20 absences, per school year, are permitted.