Taft Union High School

If a student will be absent or tardy, the parent/guardian must notify the school attendance office immediately by phone, providing the reason for the absence and the estimated duration the student will be out of school. If a phone call is not possible, a signed note from the parent/guardian may be submitted for each absence. Any absence not cleared within 72 hours will be marked as a cut.

• Attendance Office 24-hour phone line: 661-763-2310

Excused Absences

The following are considered excused absences:

• Illness
• Quarantine
• Medical-related appointments
• Funeral services of immediate family members
• Jury duty

Note: Parents may excuse up to 14 days. A doctor’s note will be required for additional absences beyond this limit.

Excessive/Truancy Absences

• Step 1: After 3 unexcused absences, the 1st truancy letter will be mailed home.
• Step 2: After 1 additional unexcused absence, the 2nd truancy letter will be mailed home.
• Step 3: After 1 more unexcused absence, a Habitual Truancy letter will be mailed home.
• Step 4: For any additional unexcused absences, the student and parent will be referred to SARB (School Attendance Review Board) or cited by a Truant Officer.