Compulsory Attendance: It's the Law > Unexcused Absences

If an absence does not meet the criteria for an excused absence or one of the extenuating circumstances specified in Board policy, the absence will be considered unexcused for attendance accounting purposes. Examples of unexcused student absences include the following reasons:

1. Any “excused” absence (including personal illness) without required documentation;
2. Failure to bring required doctor’s note;
3. Nonschool-sponsored activity (sports, competitions);
4. Family illness (non-emergency);
5. Death other than immediate family (as defined under EXCUSED ABSENCES at item #2);
6. Family trip/vacation;
7. Welfare and WIC visit;
8. College visit (beyond limit; without prior approval or appropriate verification);
9. Homeland security and visa appointment (passport/INS/visa/residency; without documentation required for an excused absence as specified above);
10. Private lesson, tutoring, counseling, and other services;
11. Religious retreat or other church-related event other than a holy day;
12. Runaway; and
13. Truancy.