Attendance & SARB

"Every school day counts in a child's academic life... A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn."

"A student must be present and engaged in order to learn."

A serious attendance problem often begins with a few unexcused absences. Counselors, teachers, nurses, school police officers and a school attendance review team may be brought in to help students at the school site level - School Attendance Review Team (SART). When the school has exhausted all resources and a student's attendance has not improved, then a family may be referred to a SARB hearing.

What Are The Student Attendance Laws?

California Education Codes

48200 – Children Between Ages of 6 and 18 Years

Each person between the ages of 6 and 18 years, not otherwise exempted, is subject to compulsory full-time education.

48260 (a) - Definition of Truant

Any pupil subject to compulsory, full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent more than any 30 minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, is a truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or to the superintendent of the school district.

All children between 6 and 18 years of age are required by California’s Education Code to attend school, and their parents have a legal responsibility to ensure their child’s attendance. The law also states that a student’s refusal to attend school regularly can result in a referral to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB), Juvenile Probation, and the Juvenile Court System. Additionally, parents who fail to compel their child’s attendance may face criminal prosecution and penalties.

 

Tips for Parents: How Can I Help My Child?

Como Puede Ayudar a su Hijo/a?

School Attendance Numbers

Abraham Lincoln Middle School - 898-6651

Eric White Elementary School - 898-6580

Garfield Elementary School - 898-6588

Heartland Alternative School - 898-6670

Indianola Elementary School - 898-6582

Jackson Elementary School - 898-6583

Roosevelt Elementary School - 898-6584

Selma High School - 898-6560

Terry Elementary School - 898-6585

Wilson Elementary School - 898-6589