Attendance Policies and Forms *
To Report an Absence
There are several ways to report your child's absence:
1. Online Google Form (Preferred Method)
Complete the TOWNSHIP ONLINE STUDENT ABSENCE REPORTING. You will receive a confirmation email letting you know your message has been received.
2. Email the Office
Email: marcela.ponce@simivalleyusd.org
3. Call the Attendance Line
Phone: (805) 520-6770
Press 1 to leave an attendance message.
4. Send a Written Note
Students may bring a handwritten note to the office when they return to school, provided the absence is no more than five (5) school days old.
Information to Include
Whether you report an absence online, by email, phone, or note, please include:
- Date(s) of absence
- Student's full name (as it appears on school records)
- Teacher's name and grade level
- Reason for the absence
- Parent/guardian name
- Contact phone number
Important Attendance Reminder
Parents/guardians have five (5) school days to clear an absence.
After five school days, the absence will be recorded as a truancy, and the attendance code can no longer be changed.
Please note that teachers are not required to provide make-up work for unexcused absences. However, students will be supported in making up work missed due to a justified absence.
Absences
Justified Absences
The following reasons are considered excused:
- Illness (a doctor's note is recommended and required after the fifth consecutive day of absence)
- Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments (doctor's note recommended)
- Funeral for an immediate family member:
- One day if the service is in California
- Up to three days if the service is outside California
- Bereavement
- Court appearance
- Religious holiday or observance
Unexcused Absences
The following are considered unexcused:
- Truancy (no reason provided)
- Personal reasons
- Family vacations