Excused and Unexcused Absences
Which absences are excused?
There are nine types of excused absence defined in EC Section 48205. Below are the applicable excused absences for students within the EUSD grade levels:
1. Due to illness.
2. Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.
3. For the purpose of medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services.
4. For the purpose of attending the funeral service of his or her immediate family. No more than one day is allowed if the service is in California; no more than three days are allowed if the service is outside of California.
5. For justifiable personal reasons, when the student’s absence is requested in writing by parent(s) or guardian(s) and approved by the principal or a designated representative.
6. For the purpose of spending time with a member of the pupil's immediate family, who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from, deployment in a combat zone or combat support position.
When a student has had 10 tardies or absences in the school year for illness, any further tardies or absences must be verified by a physician (EUSD Regulation 5113)
Which absences are unexcused?
Unexcused absences are considered based on the following:
Any reasons that are not listed above as excused, including vacations, personal/family events, etc.
If a student is marked absent and a parent or guardian has not communicated with staff regarding the absence, the absence will be coded as unexcused/unverified.
Suspensions, both on and off campus.
Incomplete Independent Study (the number of days of incomplete work per the contract)
Excused Tardies
When a student is late and has a confirmed illness, quarantine, medical appointment, funeral, or court, the tardy is considered excused, similar to excused absences. Confirmation may be verified verbally until 10th tardy. At that time, a medical note is required moving forward. CITE AR
Unexcused Tardies
When a student is late and does not have a reason that qualifies as excused. Here are common examples:
Student woke up late.
Student forgot school materials and had to go back home to retrieve.
Student took a longer time getting ready.