Sequoia High School
Attendance Policy
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Contact the Attendance Officetitle
For you to earn credit for a class, it is very important that the school knows you have your parents' permission to be absent.
Each day you are absent, your parents should call the Attendance Office listed below by 11 a.m. to clear your absence. Communications are in both English and Spanish.
To clear an absence you will need:
- The student's name and ID #
- The date of the absence
- The period(s) of the absence
- The reason for the absence
- The parent's name and the phone number where he/she can be reached
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Attendance Office.
- Use the email link below.
- Contact the Attendance Office by calling 650.367.9780
- ext. 60000 (permits to leave school) or
- ext. 60001 (clearing attendance).
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Procedimientos de Asistencia de Sequoiatitle
PARA JUSTIFICAR UNA FALTA: Los padres pueden hacer uno de los siguientes pasos:
- Llamar a la oficina de asistencia al (650) 367-9780 Ext. 60001, 24 horas al dia.
- Mandar una nota con su estudiante a la oficina de asistencia cuando regrese.
- La escuela requiere una constancia médica después de 5 días de ausencia.
Unicamente tiene 5 días para justificar una falta.
PARA UN PERMISO DE SALIDA: Los padres pueden hacer uno de los siguientes pasos:
- Mandar una nota o un comprobante del médico con el estudiante por la mañana a la oficina de asistencia ANTES DE SALIR DE LA ESCUELA.
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- Llamar temprano por la mañana a la oficina de asistencia para darnos suficiente tiempo de localizar al estudiante. Obligatoriamente los estudiantes necesitan obtener un pemiso ANTES DE SALIR DE LA ESCUELA.
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- Solicitar personalmente a su estudiante en la oficina de asistencia ANTES DE SALIR DE LA ESCUELA. Venga con tiempo para localizar a su estudiante. Traiga una identificacion con usted.
Si el estudiante se pone enfermo(a), nosotros nos pondremos en contacto inmediato solamente con las personas responsables del estudiante.
NOTA:
Solamente los padres/tutores legales están autorizadas en la lista de contactos pueden justificar las faltas o sacar al estudiante de la escuela.
Si el estudiante se sale sin permiso, recibirá una falta sin justificación "C" para las clases faltadas. Sin excepciones!
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Is there an Attendance Policy?title
Yes. The Sequoia District's Attendance Policy requires that students attend class regularly in order to receive credit for that class.
Sequoia High School students will not receive credit for a semester class if they have 12 or more absences in a class, where 3 or more of the absences are cuts (unexcused absences). The grade that will show is an NA if the student is passing the class.
The parent/guardian of the Sequoia student may only appeal an NA grade. This form is in the principal's office and must be completed by parent, signed by teacher, then approved/denied by the principal. Credit for the course, if the student has earned a passing grade, will be adjusted if the principal approves the appeal.
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When does an absence become a cut? title
Student absences must be excused by a guardian within 5 school days of the absence. After the 5th day the absence becomes unexcused if it is not cleared. If the student is absent 5 (five) consecutive school days, a medical note must be provided to excuse absences after the fifth day.
Absences can be cleared by a note or by a telephone call to the Attendance Office.
Absences will not be cleared once the 5 day window to clear an absence has expired. They are registered as unexcused on the student's record.
12 or more absences with 3 or more cuts = an "NA" grade (NO CREDIT).
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How can I find out my attendance record? title
You can check your attendance online on Infinite Campus. Absences and tardies are updated daily.
Infinite Campus can be accessed by using the link on the front page of the school website. If you are a parent or student and have either lost your log-in information or do not know it, you can email Ms. Annabelle Alderette at aalderette@seq.org.
You may also contact the Attendance Office at 650.367.9780, x 60000 or email Lizeth Cornelio, lcornelio@seq.org.