FAQ

How can Absences be made up?

Students need to attend attendance restoration when is offered. For the 2024-25 school year, Saturdays are the only day that is offered.  

Do excuse absences count against the 90% rule?

Yes, excuse and unexcused absences affect the 90% rule.

How many days is 90%?

We are on a block schedule, meaning classes will meet 42 days for the fall semester. Therefore, a student enrolled from 08/13/24-12/19/2024 can miss up to 4 times per class period before they lose their credit.

Does suspension affect the 90%?

Yes, although it is an excused absence, this is a consequence of the student's behavior.

How to excuse an absence?

Parent note, doctor's note, obituary, college visit letter, court appearance, obtaining permit/DL receipt.

Where can excuse notes be turned in?

Notes can be turned in to the main office or they can be emailed to an attendance clerk.

Is there a limit of parent notes?

There is no limit. Parents can write as many parent notes as needed. (Preferably in a full sheet of paper. Sticky notes can be lost easily. Excuse note templates are provided in the main office.)

Is there a limit of doctor notes?

There is no limit of doctor's notes. Although we do recommend students to either arrive late with an excuse note or get an early dismissal and turn in an excuse note when they return. This does not affect their credit compared to if a student missed all day and brings an excuse note from the doctor.

How many days do I have to turn in a note?

Notes must be turned in within five school days after the student's first day back on campus.

Do excused absences trigger truancy?

No, that is the reason why we recommend parents to send an excuse note for each absence.

Who can be filed for truancy?

Students who have 10 or more unexcused absences in a six month period.

What are the steps before a student is filed for truancy?

-three unexcused absences: parent will start receiving warning letters.

-five unexcused absences: parent will be required to attend a SART meeting.

-ten unexcused absences: student will is eligible to be filed for truancy. 

When is attendance recovery?

For the Spring semester absences, the first six weeks in the fall is offered. Every Saturday from August 24-September 21 from 8 to 2pm in the cafeteria.

If I have a class and I do not need the credit to graduate, do I still have to attend?

Students must attend all classes listed on their schedule. Truancy can be filed at the 10th unexcused absence regardless if they do not need the credit to graduate.