Absence from school breaks the continuity of learning. According to state law, your child’s daily attendance is required each day that he/she is physically able. Parents or guardians are responsible for their child’s attendance at school. The only valid reasons for absence from school (Education Code, Section 46010) are:

• An illness or injury to the child.
• A quarantine of the home by a county or city health official.
• A medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointment.
• Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family.

Other absences are considered unexcused and not only cause a disruption to your child’s educational program, but are costly to the district.

Children may be recommended for retention in grade anytime they are absent more than 10% of the school days in any one semester. Excessive absences will be reported to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) and legal action may result.

Notification of absences: The school is required by the state to have an official explanation for all absences. Please send a note with your child on the day of his/her return giving the specific reason for the absence. If your child is to be away from school for an extended period of time, please call the school and notify them in advance. The phone number is (951)571-4550.

Teachers request a 24 hour notice if make-up and homework is desired for your child.

Studies show that there is a direct correlation between good school attendance and student achievement; therefore, we encourage you as parents to reinforce the importance of good school attendance and to make every effort to send your child to school on a regular basis and on time.

Late Arrival: If you student is late he/she is required to get a Tardy Slip from the office before going to class. Any student who is tardy in excess of 30 minutes per day for 3 days in one school year is truant and may be reported to the Attendance Supervisor and/or the School Attendance Review Board (SARB).

Arrival/Dismissal Times: Students must not arrive any earlier that 7:50 a.m. (7:25am only if eating breakfast at school). There is no supervision before that time. Students are dismissed at 2:15pm and must exit the campus immediately. There is no supervision after 2:30pm. We discourage unsupervised children returning to school after hours.

Leaving School During School Hours: Any parent planning to take their child out of school during school hours must come to the office, show proper identification and sign their child out of school. Parents requesting to take their child out must have their name on the emergency card. The clerk will call your child’s room and will have him/her sent to the office to meet you. No parent may go directly to the classroom. A visitor’s pass must be obtained for any parent wishing to go on campus for any reason. Please do not call the office in advance and ask for your child to be released from class to wait in the office until you arrive to sign the child out.