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Attendance Policy
Attendance Policy
The Brook Haven staff recognizes the strong connection between attendance and school success. Frequent absences or tardies result in a student missing valuable classroom instruction, including participation in discussion and group activities. There is no substitute for being present in the classroom. Furthermore, students are required by law to attend school each day unless ill or excused for other explained absences.
The Sebastopol Union School District receives a majority of its financial support based upon average daily attendance (ADA). We only receive ADA when students are present; ANY absence results in a loss of funding. Though we do not want students to attend school when ill, we do encourage families to avoid unnecessary absences.
Absences
Absence from school shall be excused only for health reasons, family emergencies, and justifiable personal reasons, as permitted by law, Board Policy, and Administrative Regulations (Ed. Code 46010, 48216, 48205). Excessive absences may impact a student’s academic or social development. When a student reaches four (4) absences in a year, the school will contact parents/guardians regarding attendance issues and an attendance meeting will be scheduled.
Excessive absences will result in a truancy notification letter to the parent. If necessary, the case will be directed to the county’s School Attendance Review Board after the third such letter.
Attendance Procedures
In order to meet state requirements, the school must keep complete and accurate attendance records including all absences and their reasons. Please follow the steps as outlined below:
- Submit a note through ParentSquare electronically or bring a note that includes the student name, the date(s) of absence, the reason for absence, and the signature of the student's parent or guardian. If the absence is for a medical or dental appointment, please bring the note provided by the doctor or dentist to the office.
- Parents/Guardians may also phone the office (829-4590) to report an absence.