Attendance
A parent/guardian has three days to clear an absence. If the absence is not cleared with appropriate documentation, it remains on the student's record as a cut/truant.
Absence reasons are as follows:
- Disaster - Natural and/or local disasters such as fire, earthquake, or pandemic flu.
- Medical, dental, optometric or chiropractic services rendered
- Illness
- Justifiable personal reasons, which include family emergencies (per board policy and Education Code 48205), including, but not limited to:
- an appearance in court
- attendance at a funeral service (if service is within California, one day excused; outside of California, three days excused)
- observance of a holiday or ceremony of the pupil’s religion
- attendance at religious retreats
- attendance at an employment conference, or
- attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization when the pupil’s absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board
- pupil/family hardship situation, as authorized by the principal
Excusing an Absence
To excuse an absence, please provide the following information to the attendance office:
- Student name (please do not use nicknames)
- Grade
- Date of birth
- Days absent
- Reason for absence
- Parent/guardian name
- Parent/guardian phone number
Contact Us
Attendance Email for Notes: VHSAttendance@vcusd.org
Adriana Motto Ros
Lead Attendance Clerk
Phone: 707-556-1700 ext. 50620
Email: amottoros@vcusd.org
Maria Wood
Attendance Clerk
Phone: 707-556-1700 ext. 50608
Email: mwood@vcusd.org