AVOIDING ABSENCES, WRITTEN EXCUSES: Temecula Valley Unified School District urges parents to make sure their children attend school regularly and to schedule medical, dental, counseling and other appointments after school, on the weekend if possible or during school holidays. The district also asks that travel or other absences be avoided during the time that school is in session.
Student academic performance is directly correlated to student attendance. The school calendar is designed to minimize problems for families which plan vacations around traditional holiday periods, and thereby minimize student absences. Student calendars can be found at https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/Page/17861
Following an absence, a student is required to bring a written excuse from home or parents can call the attendance line to excuse absences that are excusable. Illnesses, and doctor and dental appointments are considered excused absences. Absences without a written/verbal excuse are recorded as unexcused. You may also call the attendance line at (951) 302-5129.
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM: (EC 60901) A student is considered a chronic absentee when he/she is absent on 10% or more of the school days in the school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date. Chronic absenteeism includes all absences- excused or unexcused- and is an important measure because excessive absences negatively impact academic performance and student engagement.
