Attendance
Absences
...or, Call (916) 726-1400 x 6010
Under California Education Code (Ed Code §48205), certain absences are considered excused, including but not limited to: illness, medical or dental appointments, attending a funeral for an immediate family member, court appearances, religious holidays or ceremonies, and certain approved justifiable personal reasons.
All other absences—such as vacations, family trips, or leaving early for reasons not covered by the Education Code—are considered unexcused, even if a parent notifies the school. Unexcused absences can impact a student’s academic progress and attendance record.
If you’re unsure whether your child’s absence will be excused, please contact the attendance office in advance.
Picking up early?
...or, Call (916) 726-1400 x 6010
All early pick-up notifications should take place prior to 8am, on the day you will be picking up your child
What happens if I don't call/email ahead to pick up my child?
Expect up to 20-30 minutes delay before your child arrives at the front office, after your arrival
Other Early-pick up reminders:
- We may be unable to process early dismissals:
- Within the last 20 minutes of class
- After 3:00 PM
- Students in PE or lunch may experience longer processing times.
- Expect longer processing times for early dismissals on:
- Rally days
- Midterms or finals days
- Fridays before a 3-day weekend or holiday break
The Attendance office is regulated and audited by the State of California ~ All absences (Including early dismissal & late arrivals) MUST go through the Attendance Office. RJUHSD Attendance Policy: *If you or your student believe there is an error in their attendance record, please have your student reach out to that specific teacher to confirm their attendance on the date in question. Upon confirmation, the teacher will give authorization to the Attendance Tech to modify your student's attendance record.