All school age children between the ages of 6 and 18 years not exempted are required by law to attend school each day during the school year except for the following reasons:  

• illness
• quarantine (under the direction of the county health officer)
• medical, dental, optometrical or chiropractic services (we ask that you schedule medical, dental, optometrical or chiropractic services after school or on non-school days whenever possible to limit your child's absences from school)
• funeral services of a member of the immediate family
• jury duty
• appearance in court
• observance obligations of a student's religion
• attendance at religious retreats (not to exceed four hours per semester)
• exclusion from school for health and safety reasons
• employment conferences
• or some other reason approved by the school principal

The only exception is when the educational needs are met through a legally acceptable alternative program.  Vacations should be scheduled during non-school days.

A student absent from school for one of the above acceptable reasons shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence and shall be given full credit.

A parent/guardian is obligated by law to compel the student to attend school. A parent/guardian who fails to meet this obligation may be guilty of an infraction and subject to prosecution.

See Board Policy 5113, Absences and Excuses.