What happens when my child is sick and cannot come to school?
If a student will remain at home, the parent/ guardian/caregiver must communicate with the school in one of the following ways before or on the day of absence:
- Submit an absence notification via ParentVue – Instructions
- Email to attendance clerk: sch505@sfusd.edu and please put Attendance in the subject line.
- Written Note
- Phone call 415-241-6276
After an absence you will not be able to report an absence through ParentVue and must email, call, or send a note with your student)
In all communications with the school regarding a student’s absence please provide:
- Your name and identify yourself as the parent/guardian/caregiver of the student
- Student’s Name
- Dates(s) of the absence(s)
- Reason for the absence
- Signature of a parent/caregiver and current date (if a written note)
Some teachers will also want direct notification. Please reach out to your Room Parent to understand how your teacher wants to be notified of absences if at all.
Families DO NOT need to submit doctor’s notes for illness to receive an excused absence.
Students and Families can find out more about SFUSD Attendance policies in the Handbook.
What is considered an excused absence?
The student will receive an unexcused absence if the parent/caregiver does not submit communication for a valid excused absence.
A parent/guardian/caregiver of the student can submit a request for excused absence anytime during the school year.
We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to review their student’s attendance record regularly and communicate any discrepancies to the school.
What happens when my child is late to school?
- A student who arrives after 9:30am is considered tardy.
- Please have your child check into the Main Office first. You will sign your child in and then send your child to class.
- If your child is tardy to school due to a doctor’s appointment, please bring in your appointment verification form/letter explaining why your child is tardy to school.
What happens if my child has many unexcused absences?
If a student has many unexcused absences, the school will send letters home, call the student’s home, and request a meeting with the parent/guardian to develop an action plan and identify any support services the family needs to help the student get to school.