State Education code defines a habitual truant as any student who misses more than three days (unexcused/unverified).  Students who are habitual truants WILL BE referred to the School Attendance Review Board for consideration by the District Attorney. Illnesses up to three days may be verified by the parent.  Illnesses of longer duration or that are chronic and cause the student to miss school frequently will require a doctor’s note.  Eighteen year-old students are required to present a note from the parent/guardian for all absences. 

Following an absence, a student must bring a note to the attendance office from the parent/guardian or doctor within 24 hours.  If the absence was for a medical visit, a “U” (unexcused) will be placed on the student’s attendance record until a doctor’s/dentist’s note is presented. An unexcused absence is the same as a truancy. Students who do not have their absence cleared the day of the absence must go to the attendance office to clear their absence.