Truancy

When a student has had 3 unexcused absences or 3 tardies in excess of 30 minutes each, or any combination, the site will send TUSD Attendance Letter1.  This letter notifies the parent/guardian that their child is beginning to have an attendance problem.  It informs them that if this situation is not corrected additional steps will be required.

When a student, who has already been sent TUSD Attendance Letter 1 accumulates 5, unexcused absences or 5 tardies in excess of 30 minutes each, or any combination the site will send TUSD Attendance Letter 2.  This letter informs the parent/guardian of the continued attendance problem and requires the parent/guardian and student to attend a meeting with the site administrator to discuss the issue.  The process is called SART (School Attendance Review Team).

When a student has accumulated 7 unexcused absences or 7 tardies in excess of 30 minutes each, or any combination, then the site will send out TUSD Attendance Letter 3.  This letter informs the parent/guardian that the school is now reporting their child as a habitual truant and they are being reported to the district's attendance personnel for violation of Ed. Code 48260.