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Attendance
 

El Rodeo Elementary School and the Beverly Hills Unified School District strongly encourage students to attend school regularly and make every effort to schedule medical or other appointments outside of school hours. Families are also encouraged to plan travel or avoid absences during times when school is in session. Regular attendance is vital for engaging in valuable instruction and supporting academic growth.

 

If your child is absent, please follow these procedures:

  1. Reporting Absences:

    • If your child is absent for any reason, email the school at [email protected] before 9:30am on the day of the absence or within three days of the student’s return.
    • Include the following details in your email:
      • Your child's name
      • The name and relationship of the parent/guardian writing the note
      • The date(s) of the absence
      • The reason for the absence

  2. Attendance Communication:

    • All attendance-related matters, such as absences, tardies, or early pickups, should be emailed to [email protected], with the classroom teacher copied on the email.

  3. Automated Absence Messages:

    • Parents or guardians will receive an automated message on the day of a reported absence.
    • If your child arrives late but is marked absent, the attendance record may not be updated before the automated message is sent. Rest assured, attendance will be corrected by the end of the day if your child has been dropped off and is in school.

  4. Reporting Deadlines:

    • All absences must be reported within three days of the student’s return to school.
    • Any absence not reported within this time frame will be considered unexcused.

  5. Chronic Absenteeism:

    • Students who miss 18 or more days (10% of the 180-day school year), including excused and unexcused absences, are identified as Chronically Absent.
    • Chronic Absenteeism is reported on the California Department of Education Dashboard and negatively impacts academic achievement and student engagement.

Regular attendance is key to student success, and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring your child benefits from consistent learning opportunities at El Rodeo Elementary School.