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WHY ATTENDANCE MATTERS
WHY ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Each Moment Spent in School is an Investment in Your Future
Each Moment Spent in School is an Investment in Your Future
MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT
Humboldt County School District collabrating with Communities in Schools is excited to extend supports in the realm of student attendance. Data shows that student success begins with good attendance.
Make the Call!
COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCHOOL
COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCHOOL
Parents/Guardians,
Please contact the school when your student is absent. You have 3 school days (72 hrs) to excuse an absence after it has occurred. You may also contact the school to excuse an absence if you know ahead of time. With a doctor's note, certain absences could potentially qualify as an exempt absence, which means it won't be counted against your student's attendance (student's are still required to complete any school work for the day(s) they missed). Any unexcused absence can be deemed a Truancy per NRS 392.130.
We are here to support both you and your student! Communication is essential and we have many resources available if necessary.
NEED HELP?
NEED HELP?
Contact the school so they can assist!
If your student is unable to attend school due to a medical/mental health circumstance, please have the physician provide a note to be given to the school. They can also fill out the following form at the time of the appointment. With documentation, your student's attendance will then be updated accordingly and the absence(s) could potentially be exempted. These forms are also available in the attendance office.
*Local regularly scheduled appointments do not qualify as an exempt absence per NRS.
ATTENDANCE FACTS
ATTENDANCE FACTS
TRUANCY
Formal notice sent home for unexcused absences
3rd Truancy Notification results in referral to school's Truancy-Attendance Board (TAB)
Continued absences may result in referral to Truancy Court
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
Defined as missing more than 10% of school days
18 or more days in a 180-day school year
Rural Schools Only - 15 or more days in a 150-day school year
Includes both excused and unexcused absences
Medically exempt absences are NOT included
Formal notices sent after repeated absences
Subject to referral to school's Truancy-Attendance Board (TAB)
Continued absences may result in referal to the District Attorney for Educational Neglect
HCSD is proud to offer many supports beyond education for your student. We partner with multiple agencies to remove as many barriers as possible, so your student can be successful! We can help with basic needs, medical and dental health, and mental health services. Contact your student's school for more information!
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