Attendance

SJUSD BOARD POLICY 5113 – Absences and Excuses (Education Code 48205)

48205.

A pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is:

Due to the pupil’s illness, including an absence for the benefit of the pupil’s mental or behavioral health.
Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.
For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic services rendered.
For the purpose of attending the funeral services or grieving the death of either a member of the pupil’s immediate family, or of a person that is determined by the pupil’s parent or guardian to be in such close association with the pupil as to be considered the pupil’s immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than five days per incident.
For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law.
Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is the custodial parent, including absences to care for a sick child, for which the school shall not require a note from a doctor.
For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an attendance or appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of the pupil’s religion, attendance at a religious retreat, attendance at an employment conference, or attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization, when the pupil’s absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board of the school district.
For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code.
For the purpose of spending time with a member of the pupil’s immediate family who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Section 49701, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from, deployment to a combat zone or combat support position. Absences granted pursuant to this paragraph shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of the superintendent of the school district.
For the purpose of attending the pupil’s naturalization ceremony to become a United States citizen.
For the purpose of participating in a cultural ceremony or event.
For the purpose of a middle school or high school pupil engaging in a civic or political event, as provided in subparagraph (B), provided that the pupil notifies the school ahead of the absence. A middle school or high school pupil who is absent pursuant to subparagraph (A) is required to be excused for only one school day-long absence per school year. A middle school or high school pupil who is absent pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be permitted additional excused absences in the discretion of a school administrator, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48260.
For any of the purposes described in clauses (i) to (iii), inclusive, if an immediate family member of the pupil, or a person that is determined by the pupil’s parent or guardian to be in such close association with the pupil as to be considered the pupil’s immediate family, has died, so long as the absence is not more than three days per incident.
To access services from a victim services organization or agency.
To access grief support services.
To participate in safety planning or to take other actions to increase the safety of the pupil or an immediate family member of the pupil, or a person that is determined by the pupil’s parent or guardian to be in such close association with the pupil as to be considered the pupil’s immediate family, including, but not limited to, temporary or permanent relocation.
Any absences beyond three days for the reasons described in subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the discretion of the school administrator, or their designee, pursuant to Section 48260.Authorized at the discretion of a school administrator, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48260.
A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit therefor. The teacher of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence.
For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed one school day per semester.
Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily attendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments.
For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
- - A “civic or political event” includes, but is not limited to, voting, poll working, strikes, public

commenting, candidate speeches, political or civic forums, and town halls.

- - “Cultural” means relating to the practices, habits, beliefs, and traditions of a certain group of people.
  - “Immediate family” means the parent or guardian, brother or sister, grandparent, or any other relative living in the household of the pupil.
  - “Victim services organization or agency” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (7) of

subdivision (g) of Section 230.1 of the Labor Code.

(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 846, Sec. 1.5. (AB 1503) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Method of Verification
When a student who has been absent returns to school, he/she shall present a satisfactory explanation verifying the reason for the absence. Absences shall be verified by the student's parent/guardian, other person having control of the minor or who appears on the emergency card and is over the age of 18, or the student if age 18 or older.

(Education Code 46012; 5 CCR 306)

The following methods may be used to verify student absences:

1. Written note, fax, email, or voice mail from parent/guardian or parent representative.
2. Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the verifying employee and the student's parent/guardian or

parent representative. The employee shall subsequently record the following:
a. Name of student
b. Name of parent/guardian or parent representative
c. Name of verifying employee
d. Date(s) of absence
e. Reason for absence
3. Visit to the student's home by the verifying employee, or any other reasonable method which establishes the

fact that the student was absent for the reasons stated. The employee shall document the verification and

include the information specified in item #2 above.
4. Physician's verification.
a. When excusing students for confidential medical services or verifying such appointments, district staff

shall not ask the purpose of such appointments but may contact a medical office to confirm the time of

the appointment.
b. When a student has had 10 absences in the school year for illness verified by methods listed in #1-3

above, any further absences for illness may be verified by a physician.

DAYTIME CURFEW

San Bernardino County Ordinance §25.0202- Daytime Curfew

(a) Minors. It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years, who is subject to compulsory education or to

compulsory continuation education, to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon public street, highway, road,

alley, park, playground, parking area, or other public ground, public place or public building, place of amusement

or eating place, vacant lot, or any place open to the public in the unincorporated area of the County of San

Bernardino, State of California, during those hours that his or her school is in session.

(b) Parents/Guardians. It is unlawful for the parent or guardian of any minor to knowingly permit or by insufficient

control to allow the minor to be in violation of § 25.0202(a).

(Ord. 3653, passed-1996; Am. Ord. 3719, passed -1998)

Health Guidance for Going to School

HealthGuidanceForGoingToSchool

ATTENDANCE SPECIALIST

Our district's pledge is to create a culture of attendance every day, every month. We know that achievement and student success is inextricably linked to attendance. The leadership and staff at Snowline Joint Unified School District are dedicated to ongoing communication, support and encouragement around the importance of "Attending Today, Achieving Tomorrow."

One of the most important things we can do for our children to be successful in life is to get them to school every on time, every day.

Here are the reasons why:

Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
Missing 10% (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.
Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
By 9th grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.
Students can be chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks.
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child graduate from college and keep a job.

What you can do:

Make school attendance a priority
Help your teen stay engaged
Communicate with the schools. For additional help contact your Attendance Specialist for your school.

ATTENDANCE SPECIALIST'S ASSIGNMENTS

Joe Scribner Office 760-868-5817 ext. 10152 Cell 442-243-0601 Email: [email protected]	Lesley O'Leary Office 760-868-5817 ext. 10153 Cell 760-985-0183 Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL SITES: Heritage School Phelan Elementary Pinon Hills Elementary Wrightwood Elementary Pinon Mesa Middle School Serrano High School - Last Name-A-M	SCHOOL SITES: Baldy Mesa Elementary Vista Verde Elementary Quail Valley Middle School Non-Traditional Schools Serrano High School - Last Name-N-Z