Successful Students Are Seldom Absent

Did your child attend all of his/her classes today, this week, or the past month and on time?  

The Alvord Continuation High School administration and staff firmly believe that class attendance is an integral and vital part of a successful learning experience. There is a direct correlation between attendance and achievement. In short, successful students are seldom absent and make attending all classes a priority.

It is the student and parent's responsibility to clear an absence when one occurs. All absences should be cleared the first day the student returns to school. If an absence is not cleared within three days of the student's return, the absence will be recorded as truant. A physician's or dentist's note must be submitted to the office to verify medical appointments. Absences for more than three days will require a doctor's verification to clear.

Types of Excused Absences:

• Medical appointments
• Personal illness and/or injury
• Bereavement in immedate family (California Education Code 45194)
• School sponsored activities

No student may leave campus at any time during the school day without first checking out at the office and obtaining a permit to leave. Students will not be released to anyone who is not listed on the student's emergency card.