Attendance Policy

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Regular attendance is crucial for student success within the school district, as it directly impacts academic achievement. Students are expected to attend all classes throughout the semester, with the responsibility for attendance primarily resting with both parents and students. Daily participation is vital for students to fully engage in the learning process.  In order to earn credit, students must meet course objectives as defined by the district and demonstrated through consistent attendance and satisfactory performance.  

DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCES
A student between the ages of six (6) and sixteen (16) is required to attend school during the school’s hours.  Since absences do occur, procedures are in place for parents to notify the school regarding their student’s absences.  The student’s parent/legal guardian is required to notify the school regarding the student’s absence by calling the attendance office or reporting the absence through ParentVUE. 

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/WAIVERS
Administrative reviews determine which absences may be excused.  These reviews follow the Arizona Department of Education’s guidelines for excused absences.  In order for absences to be counted as excused absences, the school must be notified in advance or at the time of any absences by the parent or other person who has custody of the student.  Absences that qualify as excused and require proof for waiver include, but are not limited to:

• Time necessary to process for armed forces (e.g., orders, travel forms)
• Bereavement (e.g., obituary, funeral home card, death certificate)
• Chronic illness (forms available through the school nurse and must be updated annually)
• College visits/interviews (valid, dated proof of visit required)
• Family emergency
• Homelessness
• Illness (e.g., notes from a doctor, dentist, orthodontist, therapist)
  • Medical documentation can be used to excuse a student’s absence upon their return to school
• Out-of-school suspensions 
• Religious Purposes
  • Written consent given to school by parent/legal guardian and religious instruction or exercise must take place away from the school property

TARDY
Being on time for class is a key part of demonstrating respect for your education and others. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their assigned classroom and ready to start when the bell rings. Tardiness can disrupt the learning environment and affect the progress of students and their classmates.  Arriving on time shows responsibility, commitment, and respect for the time and effort of both your teachers and peers. Regular punctuality is an essential habit that will benefit you throughout your academic journey and beyond. Repeated tardiness may result in disciplinary actions, as we strive to maintain an atmosphere where all students can thrive.  We encourage all students to take responsibility for their time and be prepared to start learning promptly each day.

PERMISSION TO LEAVE CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
YUHSD schools are closed campuses, which means that students are not allowed to leave school during the day without permission. If you need to leave campus, you must check out through the attendance office, and permission from a parent or guardian is required.  There are certain exceptions to this policy, including for work-based learning, school activities, early release schedules, or other pre-approved departures. If you plan to leave for any of these reasons, make sure you have received proper approval in advance.

PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW
Parents of students attending a Title I school may request a review of the professional preparation and qualifications of their student's classroom teachers. Requests to review teacher qualifications can be made at the Federal Programs office.