Attendance

Reporting Student Absences

The parent/caregiver is responsible for ensuring their child gets to school daily. 

If a student will remain at home, the parent/ guardian/caregiver must communicate with the school in one of the following ways before or on the day of the absence:

  • Submit an absence notification via ParentVue (Instructions)*
  • Email to attendance clerk (add email address & clerk name)
  • Written note
  • Phone call  (add phone number)
  • School-specific attendance form (link, if applicable)

(*After an absence you will not be able to report an absence through ParentVue and must email, use the school form: if available, call, or send a note with your student.)

In all communications with the school regarding a student's absence please provide the following:

  • Your name and identify yourself as the parent/guardian/caregiver of the student
  • Student’s name
  • Date(s) of the absence(s)
  • Reason for the absence
  • Signature of a parent/caregiver and current date  (if a written note)

Families DO NOT need to submit doctor’s notes for illness to receive an excused absence. 

The student will receive an unexcused absence if the parent/caregiver does not submit communication for a valid excused absence.  

A parent/guardian/caregiver of the student can submit a request for excused absence anytime during the school year. 

 SFUSD Board Policy 5113

We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to review their student's attendance record regularly and communicate any discrepancies to the school. 

Students and Families can learn more about SFUSD Attendance policies in the Student and Family Handbook. 

This page was last updated on August 18, 2024