Absences - Explanations & Instructions
School Phone Number: (602) 663-8606
An absence from school is an unexcused absence (UA) if it does not meet the criteria as an excused absence (EA). An unexcused absence is also defined as a truancy.
If a student misses class without an excuse and does not subsequently turn in classwork, complete an assignment, take a test or fulfill any additional class assignments which they missed, the teacher may lower the student's grade for non-performance. This may result in a failing grade.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students who are 18 and older and live with a parent/guardian are still required to have a parent/guardian excuse their absences.
An absence from school is an unexcused absence (UA) if it does not meet the criteria as an excused absence (EA). An unexcused absence is also defined as a truancy.
If a student misses class without an excuse and does not subsequently turn in classwork, complete an assignment, take a test or fulfill any additional class assignments which they missed, the teacher may lower the student's grade for non-performance. This may result in a failing grade.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students who are 18 and older and live with a parent/guardian are still required to have a parent/guardian excuse their absences.
Excused Absences
Acceptable reasons/occurrences:
If no parent/guardian phone call is received on the day of the absence, the student has 48 hours upon return to school to provide a written note excusing the absence with the above criteria. A student's absence will be considered excused only when it has been verified by a parent/guardian. Falsely representing a parent/guardian in any way will result in disciplinary action.
- Illness
- Medical/dental/health related, including appointment
- School-sanctioned events
- Related to the legal system
- Family emergency
- Bereavement and/or funeral
- Religious observations
- Student's name and grade level
- Reason for the absence
- The date of the absence and class periods missed for partial day
- Parent/guardian name, daytime phone and signature
- If applicable, documentation form the service provider or legal entity
- Student's name and grade level
- Reason for the absence
- The date of the absence
- Parent/guardian name, daytime phone and signature
- If applicable, documentation form the service provider or legal entity
If no parent/guardian phone call is received on the day of the absence, the student has 48 hours upon return to school to provide a written note excusing the absence with the above criteria. A student's absence will be considered excused only when it has been verified by a parent/guardian. Falsely representing a parent/guardian in any way will result in disciplinary action.
