Taft Union High School

ATTENDANCE 

School Attendance Required by Law (Ed. Code § 48200, 48290; BP 5113) The State of California believes that education is essential for children and for our future. State law requires parents/guardians of children ages 6 to 18 to send their children to school, unless otherwise provided by law. Parents who fail to meet this obligation may be subject to prosecution.

Reporting Absences 

If a student will be absent or tardy, parent/guardian must notify the school attendance office immediately by phone stating the reason and estimated time the student will be out of school; if a phone call cannot be made, a note signed by the parent/guardian may be presented by the student for each absence. An absence not cleared within 72 hours will be posted as truancy. The Attendance Office 24 hour phone line is: 661 763-2310.

Verification of Illness (Ed. Code § 46011; BP 5113)

Parents are allowed to excuse up to 14 days without verification of illness from a medical professional or school employee; a doctor’s note will be needed to clear further absences.

Absences allowed by law (Ed. Code § 45194, 46010, 46014, 48205; BP 5113);

Illness, quarantine, medical related appointments, funeral services of immediate family, jury duty.

Excessive/Truancy Absences (Ed. Code § 48260.5, 46011 BP 5113.1) Notification of pupil’s classification as truant may include electronic mail or telephone.

Confidential Medical Services (Ed. Code § 46101; BP 5113)

Students shall not be absent from school without their parents/guardians' knowledge or consent except in cases of medical emergency or confidential medical appointment.