Attendance and Registrar's Office

Absences may be excused for the following reasons:

• Disaster – Natural or local disasters, such as fire, earthquake or pandemic flu.
• Medical appointments – Includes medical, dental, optometric or chiropractic services.
• Illness
• Justifiable personal reasons – As defined by board policy and Education Code 48205, including but not limited to:
  • Court appearances.
  • Funeral services (one excused day for services in California; three excused days for services outside California).
  • Observance of a religious holiday or ceremony.
  • Attendance at a religious retreat.
  • Attendance at an employment or educational conference on the legislative or judicial process, offered by a nonprofit organization.
  • A hardship situation affecting the pupil or family, as authorized by the principal.

For conferences, a parent or guardian must request the absence in writing, and the principal or a designated representative must approve it in accordance with district policy.

Parents/guardians must notify the school within three days to clear a student’s absence. Absences can be cleared by email, written note, or phone. If not cleared with appropriate documentation, the absence will be recorded as a cut/truancy.

By Phone
Call 707-556-5700 and select option 1.

By Written Note
Notes may be dropped off at the attendance window or faxed to 707-638-3555.

For accessibility, please ensure all communication methods are available to all families.