๐ Why Attendance Matters
Students learn best when they are at school every day and on time.
Even excused absences impact learning and school funding.
Whenever possible, please bring students to school after appointments.
๐ซ What Counts as an Excused Absence?
Absences may be excused for:
Illness or quarantine
Medical, dental, or therapy appointments
Funerals of immediate family
Religious holidays or retreats
Court appearances or approved educational conferences
Military deployment-related family events
A studentโs U.S. naturalization ceremony
๐ Doctorโs notes or parent calls help us clear absences quickly.
โก Students may make up missed work for full credit for excused absences.
โฐ Tardies & Truancy (Quick Facts)
Truant: 3 unexcused absences or 3 tardies over 30 minutes
Chronic Absence: Missing 10% or more of school days
Ongoing concerns may lead to SART or SARB meetings
๐ฌ Our goal is support and problem-solving, not punishment.
๐ Early Pick-Up Reminders
Send a note or call the office before 8:00 AM
Only parents/guardians or emergency contacts may sign students out
Emergency pick-ups are handled case-by-case
๐ค How We Support Attendance
Attendance incentives & recognition
Early outreach and parent check-ins
One-on-one family meetings
Mental health and wellness referrals
Connections to transportation and community resources
Individual attendance improvement plans (when needed)
If your child has a medical condition or family situation affecting attendance, please reach out โ weโre here to help.
๐ Questions or Need Help?
For attendance questions, clearing absences, or support:
Alondra Medina
Clerk Typist II
๐ Attendance records & absence clearing
Seleena Carrillo
School Community Liaison
๐ Attendance support, resources, and SART/SARB participation
๐ We believe strong attendance starts with strong school-family partnerships.
This page provides a general overview of attendance expectations and supports. For full district policy details, please refer to El Rancho Unified School District attendance guidelines.ย