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Sierra Unified School District

Administration

District Attendance Policy

  • It is important that you contact your child’s school if your child is absent from school. 

    On the day of your student’s absence, you will receive a notification via phone call, text, or email even if the absence has been reported via our district system. Contacting parents and guardians of students who are not in class is an important measure undertaken by the District to ensure the safety of all of our students.

  • Absences that are not excused may result in disciplinary action. 

    All absences are considered unexcused, until the school receives a note or email documenting a valid reason for the absence.  If the reason isn’t valid, the absence is still considered unexcused. If the note isn’t received within [##] days, the absence is considered unexcused. If a note is received within [##] days, the absence may be reclassified as excused. Unexcused absences are considered “unlawful absences” if the student is of compulsory school age.

  • [School District Name] recognizes that there may be legitimate reasons for absences, such as illness, family emergencies, or religious observances. Parents/guardians are required to provide documentation to excuse absences. Documentation must be submitted within [##] of days after the absence occurs. 

    A student absence is considered excused under the following circumstances:

    • Illness
    • Family emergency
    • Death of a family member
    • Medical or dental appointment
    • Pre-approved educational travel (not to exceed [##] days)
    • Pre-approved religious instruction (not to exceed [##] hours/year)
    • Bona Fide religious holiday
    • Pre-approved tutoring exception (see Policy for details)
    • Court hearing
    • Dismissed from school by a school nurse or administrator
    • Care provided by a licensed health care or therapy practitioner
    • Parent deployed for or on leave from combat posting
    • “Rare and extraordinary circumstances” approved by the Superintendent (this is very narrowly defined)
  • Students who miss a significant number of school days, regardless of the reason, are considered chronically absent and may face academic and social challenges. [School District Name] is committed to working with families to address chronic absenteeism and support student success. We are committed to your child’s success and we are your partner. Together, we can set your student up for success! 

  • Review the state’s attendance policy [update URL].

    [PLACEHOLDER CONTENT] The Board requires that school-aged pupils enrolled in District schools attend school regularly in accordance with state laws. The educational program offered by [School District Name] is predicated upon the presence of the pupil and requires continuity of instruction and classroom participation. Please refer to [Site Name linked to URL] for more information.
     

We believe that strong partnerships between families and schools are essential for ensuring student success. By working together, we can create a culture of attendance where every student feels motivated and supported to attend school every day.

 

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Enrollment

[PLACEHOLDER CONTENT] As a public school system, we welcome all students who live within the district's boundaries and meet state age and health requirements. For specific enrollment information, please contact your child's school. If you need to find out which school your child will attend, please use the School Finder to look up the attendance boundaries for your address. 

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