Absence from School

  • Student attendance is a priority at Cerritos!

    Parents are required  to provide an absence excuse when a child has been absent  from school.
    When your child returns to school after being absent, he/she should bring a note with the following information: date(s) of absence(s), reason student was absent and note must be signed by parent or guardian.

    Parent or guardian may also contact the front office at (818) 244-7207.
     
    According to state law, the only excused absences are for illness, medical treatment, bereavement, and some legal commitments. Family vacations, religious holidays/commitments, or “personal business” are NOT considered excused.

    Frequent absences negatively impact learning. 

     

    Tardies

     

    Consistent, on-time attendance is a priority at Cerritos School and considered a parent responsibility.  Students who arrive late (8:10 M, W, Th, Fr. or 9:10 Tues.) must obtain a tardy slip from the school office prior to entering the classroom.

    Excessive tardies negatively impact learning. Student tardies are recorded on the attendance register and report card.   If tardies become a serious disruption, the school administration and/or the District Office of Student Support Services will contact parents to discuss the matter.

     

    Attendance

     

    Attendance Matters 
    Attendance is VERY important! Our Wildcats need to be in school in order to learn and grow academically. 

    • Be here EVERY DAY! 

    • Arrive at school on time! 

    • Don’t plan trips during the school year or extend school vacations/holidays!

    • If you are not here, you cannot learn!