Attendance
Attendance Office Contact:
Crystal Hernandez
(626) 396-5820 Ext: 80107
hernandez.crystal@pusd.us
Need to Report an Absence?
When calling or emailing please use the format below:
Subject Line: Absence Notification – [Student Name], [Student ID]
Dear Ms. Hernandez,
I am writing to inform you that my child, [Student Name] (Student ID: [Student ID]), was absent on [Date of Absence] due to [Reason of Absence].
Please let me know if any additional information or documentation is needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
[Parent/Guardian Name]
¿Necesita reportar una ausencia?
Cuando llame o envíe un correo electrónico, por favor use el siguiente formato:
Asunto: Notificación de ausencia – [Nombre del estudiante], [ID del estudiante]
Estimada Sra. Hernández:
Le escribo para informarle que mi hijo/a, [Nombre del estudiante] (ID del estudiante: [ID del estudiante]), estuvo ausente el [Fecha de la ausencia] debido a [Razón de la ausencia].
Por favor, hágame saber si necesita información o documentación adicional.
Gracias por su comprensión.
Atentamente,
[Nombre del padre/madre/tutor]
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Attendance and Punctuality
Attendance at school is the law in the state of California. Students attending school on a regular basis derive the maximum benefit from the instructional program. Students with good attendance records achieve higher grades and are more successful in their pursuit of higher education. Students who are frequently absent from school without sufficient cause may be transferred to an alternative school setting and/or they may be referred to the District Attorney's office for follow up with the parents.
To clear an absence – PUSD Board of Education policy states that parents/guardians have up to five (5) school days to provide the school with documentation to excuse a student’s absence. After five days all unverified absences will be changed to unexcused. No exceptions.
Students who have been absent must bring a signed note* to the attendance office from a parent/guardian which contains the information listed below.
- Student name and ID number
- Reason for absence
- Day(s) of absence
- Accurate contact number to verify note with parent/guardian
*A note may be sent through e-mail as long as it contains the above information and can be verified.
Excused Absences:
- Illness/ injury (*10 illness days per school year. After exceeding the 10 days, absences can only be excused with a medical note
- Medical/dental appointment (*Documentation is required)
- Religious instruction/ Holiday
- Bereavemnt/ Funeral
- Attorney/ court hearing (*Documentation is required)
Unexcused Absences:
- Oversleeping/alarm failure
- Family Vacation/Going out of town
- Skipping class/leaving class without following proper procedure
- Family Emergency
- Personal
- Transportation issues