Registration for the 08-09 school year starts August 22.  Please see the Parent section for more information.   School starts Tuesday, September 2.
Attendance and Tardies
Our vision states that we are developing and nurturing the pursuit of personal excellence and responsible citizens of good character. Being on time to each and every class is a critical element for personal success.
 
Students who are on time to class may be rewarded in a variety of ways including receiving a CATS Tickets.
 
Number of Tardies           Action                                           Person Responsible
1                               Verbal warning                                                    Teacher
2-3                            Personal conversation                                        Teacher & Student
                                 Teacher consequences including call home         Teacher & Student
                                 • Lower Citizenship Grade
                                 • Lunch clean-up
                                 • Teacher detention
                                 • *If concerns about an individual student’s
                                    situation arise earlier, go straight to action
                                    for tardy #4
 
4                              Teacher will complete blue counseling referral     Teacher
                                Conference and Parent contacted                        Counselor & Student
                                Tardy contract                                                       Counselor & Student
 
5-on                          Referral to VP                                                      Counselor
                                 Parent conference arranged                                VP, Counselor, Student, Parent
                                 Detention assigned                                              VP & Student
 
Absences – Parents must call/notify the school.
 
Doctor’s appointments, early dismissal – Parents must request your early dismissal by phone call or note from the Attendance Office—not the child's teacher.  Any student leaving campus early without a blue release slip is considered a truant.
 
Extended Absences/Contracts – Parent or guardian must notify the Attendance Office (not the teacher) for a Contract of Independent Study five school days in advance.  This will give the student credit for missed classroom time if assigned work is completed.  If a contract is not obtained, this absence will be unexcused.  Your grade may be lowered.  Classroom participation is required.  Extended trips/personal leaves are discouraged during the school year.
 
Attendance Office Contact Information
Mrs. Yap - 858-586-7001, ext. 2216
Mrs. Molnar - 858-586-7001, ext. 2217


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10810 Parkdale Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: (858) 586-7001 - Fax: (858) 271-5203