Attendance

 

• Attend school every day except when ill.
• Attend every class on time.
• Provide a doctor’s note for absences that are longer than three days.

Parents; the following information is required when reporting an absence:

 

Report absences to the attendance line at

(323) 887-3090 Ext. 6610 or 6624

Letty Arellano [email protected]

Maria Maldonado [email protected]

 

• Student Name and ID number
• Date of Absence(s)
• Reason for Absence
• Name of parent/guardian reporting absence

Voicemail available for messages 24/7

 

TRUANCY

Truancy is defined as any absence from school or class without permission. Any of the following will be considered class truancy AND MAY BE CITED BY POLICE:

• Failing to attend class and not having a valid excuse.
• Leaving any class under false pretenses.
• Being reported by staff member on campus during an all-day absence.
• 30 or more minutes late to class.
• Loitering on campus during instructional time.
• Unexcused absences are considered Truants and will be dealt with accordingly. 

 

PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL

Permission to leave during school hours:

 

Permission to leave school before the close of the instructional day may be obtained from the Attendance Office.

 

• Only parents, guardians, or people listed on the emergency card can request a permit to leave campus.
• Parents, guardians or persons listed on the emergency card MUST come to the office and present their valid identification card.  
• No student will be allowed to walk home without parental consent.
• Phone calls:  Phone messages from the parent/guardian will be taken for emergencies only.
• Schurr High School is a closed campus.