Arcadia High School Attendance Office
Arcadia High School Attendance Office
Attendance Office Hours
📅 Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
📞 (626) 821-1770 | ✉️ ahsattendance@ausd.net
At Arcadia High School, we believe that every day counts toward your student’s growth, learning, and success. We know life happens, sometimes unexpectedly, and we’re here to help you navigate absences while keeping your child on track academically and socially.
Regular attendance isn’t just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about making sure your student feels connected, confident, and prepared for the future. The information below will guide you through our attendance policies, absence recovery options, and how we can work together to make every day a great one for your student.
We want every student to have the best chance at success, and that starts with being present and on time each day. California law (Cal. Ed. Code § 48200) requires students ages 6–18 to attend school regularly.
Even excused absences can add up and impact your child’s learning. That’s why we offer two helpful options to recover missed days:
If your student is absent, you’ll receive an automated email from AUSDattendance@ausd.net that evening.
The email will include a short Google Form to share the reason for the absence.
If your student is enrolled in our Absence Recovery Program (ARP), you’ll also receive instructions for completing that process.
If your student misses school unexpectedly, they can make up the absence by completing assigned work within 5 days of returning.
⚠️ Please note: Students are limited to a combined total of 15 days for Absence Recovery and Independent Study each school year.
If your student will be away for 3 or more days, you can arrange Independent Study in advance so they can keep up with learning.
Please contact the Attendance Office at least one week before the absence.
Email ahsattendance@ausd.net or call (626) 821-1770.
Keeps students on track with their learning.
Helps prevent chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more of the school year).
Protects school funding that supports programs, staffing, and student services.
💡 Please remember: Independent Study is meant for unavoidable absences — not to extend school holidays.
Arriving Late: Students must check in at the Attendance Office — even without a note. Doctor’s notes are required for medical late arrivals. Emails or voicemails cannot be used for late check-ins.
Feeling ill at School: Students must visit the Health Office before contacting a parent to go home.
Leaving Early: Students must be signed out by a parent/guardian in person or bring a note to the Attendance Office before school. Emails or voicemails cannot be used for early dismissals.
Only parents or legal guardians can excuse an absence.
3 tardies: Teacher emails home
5 tardies: Teacher may call home
6 tardies: Possible Tardy Contract with consequences (Lunch Detention, Saturday School, Activity Restrictions)
Saturday School may be assigned for full-day unexcused absences.
Students with 10% or more unexcused absences/tardies may lose privileges such as dances, grad night, or senior lunch permits.
If you have questions about attendance, absence recovery, or Independent Study, our team is here to support you:
Mr. Peter Vo – Assistant Principal
Ms. Melissa Randazzo – Attendance Technician
Ms. Lily Fung – Office Assistant
📍 Attendance Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
📞 (626) 821-1770 | ✉️ ahsattendance@ausd.net