Excused Absences & Attendance Codes

Excused Absences May Include

• Personal Illness
• Medical, Dental, Optometric, or Chiropractic appointments
• Funeral services for an immediate family member
• Religious holidays or cultural ceremonies
• Jury Duty or election service
• Quarantine as directed by a health official
• Time spent with an active-duty immediate family member
• Attending the student’s naturalization ceremony

Common Attendance Codes:

• E – Excused: Absence has been cleared.
• D – Doctor’s Note: Absence cleared with medical documentation.
• F – Field Trip: School-sponsored activity.
• I – Independent Study: Student participating in approved independent study.
• C – On Campus: Students are on campus but not in their scheduled class.
• U – Verified Unexcused: Absence has been verified but does not meet the criteria for an excused absence under California Education Code.

IMPORTANT: Codes E and U are considered verified absences*

• A – Absent: No parent call or note has been received yet to clear the absence.
• T – Tardy: Student arrived to class after the bell.
• R – Truant: Absence was not cleared within 48 hours and can no longer be cleared.