Attendance

All students are expected to attend school and be on time each day that classes are in session. For any absence, please call the school office and leave a message on the 24-hour Attendance Line: (925) 417-8097.  Please state and spell the child’s name, the teacher’s name, and the reason for absence. It is not enough to notify the classroom teacher.

If a student is marked absent and we have not received a call, you will receive an email notifying you of the absence.  Absences not excused by the parent within 72 hours may result in a truancy letter.  Children must be fever, vomit, and diarrhea-free for 24 hours (without medication) prior to returning to school. Prolonged illness or communicable diseases should be reported to the school office as soon as it is diagnosed.

Please note that clearing an absence or tardy does not necessarily mean the absence is excused. Pursuant to California Education Code, a student's absence may only be marked excused for the following reasons:

● Illness, Medical Appointment

● Court-Religion

● Funeral (for immediate family members - one day if in California, three days if out of California)

● Independent Study Contract

Independent Study Contract

In Pleasanton Unified, we believe it is imperative that your student attends school regularly. Lost classroom instructional time is difficult, if not impossible to replace. However, if you find that you need an extended absence of three (3) to fifteen (15) school days during the school year, you can request a Short Term Independent Study Contract.  The contract assists in preventing your child from falling behind and gives your child attendance credit. 

Parents/Guardians notify school administration at least 10 school days prior to the absence. School Administrators have the final decision to approve or not approve a request for a student to leave school on an Independent Study Contract.  Per California Education Code, Independent Study Contracts are only issued to students who will be absent for a minimum of 3 school days and a maximum of 15 school days.  After 16 school days, due to our impacted schools, PUSD cannot guarantee your child will return to the same classroom or the same school.