HOW  PARENTS CAN HELP IMPROVE STUDENT ATTENDANCE

1) Schedule doctor/dental appointments later in the day and return to school after they are completed.

2) Keep your child home from school only when they are seriously ill (with a fever, vomiting, or with a contagious condition such as pink eye).

3)  Plan family outings only on weekends or during non-school days. Plan vacations during vacation time. The State of California only allows 2 days unexcused absence for the year. On the third day of unexcused absence students are considered truant and will be sent a truancy letter.

4)  If you must go out of town try to make it at least a 5-day trip so you can apply for an Independent Study contract. Independent Study contracts must be requested in writing 2 weeks before the start date.  Teachers will gather all plans for lessons, books and materials for the independent study.