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Absence Policy

Reporting an Absence

Please call the attendance line to report your child's absence at 925-606-4720 option2.

When a student is absent from school, a telephone call to the office on the morning of the absence is appreciated, or you may leave a message during non-business hours. If you have not called to report your child's absence, a note must be brought from home stating the reason for the absence. All absences must be CLEARED WITHIN 3 DAYS of the absence. Please include the following information when leaving a message or in the absence note:

  • Name of student
  • Date(s) of absence
  • Reason for absence
  • Teacher's name
  • Parent or Guardian name leaving a message (signature if note)

Absence Excuse Letter

Please follow the example below when writing an excuse for your child's absence.

Junction Avenue K-8 School,

My child, (student's first and last name), was absent on (date) because of (reason). 

Thank you,

(Signature)

(Printed Parent/Guardian's First and Last name)

Students Leaving Campus Early

Students entering or leaving campus other than the normal starting/dismissal time must be signed out by a parent or guardian.

For the safety of our students, every adult must show a photo I.D. when signing students out of school early.

If someone other than the parent/guardian will be picking up your student, please contact the school office ASAP to make the arrangement.