Attendance

Unexcused Absences

Absences that are not considered excused include but are not limited to:

• Vacations

• Personal transportation issues

• Tiredness

• Illness of parent or other family member

Excused Absences

Students returning from an absence shall be required to present a written excuse from their parents or legal guardian stating the cause of the absence. The following causes are acceptable excuses for being absent:

• Illness or injury of the student

• Participation in therapy services

• Serious illness or death in the student's family

• Inclement weather

• Official religious holiday

• Insurmountable conditions as determined by the school principal

• School-related activity as determined by the principal

Communicating Absences

Parents are expected to provide a note to their child’s school within two days of their return. This note should include:

• Date of absence(s),

• Full name of the student

• Reason for the absence

• Daytime telephone number of parent/guardian

These notes can be submitted in writing, via email, or through other documented and verifiable means.

Truancy/Absenteeism

Students who miss 5 days within a calendar month or 10 days in a 90-day period are considered truant by the Duval County Public School District. These students and their parents/guardians may face consequences which can include referral to the State Attorney's Office.