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Attendance Policy

Every Day Counts at Firebaugh High School

Firebaugh High School is committed to providing every student with a quality education and positive learning experience. In accordance with California Civil Code, daily school attendance is mandatory, and we ask for your full support in ensuring that your child attends school regularly and arrives on time.

TARDIES

School begins at 8:30 a.m. A student is considered absent if they are not in their assigned class within 30 minutes of the start time (Ed Code 48260).

  • Students arriving late must bring a late note.

  • If your child is absent, you must verify the absence within 3 school days.

  • Unverified, truant, or unexcused absences will result in Saturday School.

Attendance Office

Nancy Sandoval

Attendance Assistant

nsandoval@mylusd.org

(310) 886-5200, ext. 6421

Yaslyn Maya

Attendance Assistant

yrmaya@mylusd.org

(310) 886-5200, ext. 6420

TO REPORT AN ABSENCE

  • Call the Attendance Office at ext. 6420/6421 or Front Office at ext. 6413/6425 (24-hour voicemail available).

  • Or email:

  • If phone/email is not accessible, submit a handwritten note with the following:

    • Student Name and ID

    • Date(s) of Absence or Tardy

    • Reason for Absence

    • Parent/Guardian Name and Signature

    • Daytime Phone Number

Upon returning to school, students must go directly to class. Make-up work is at the teacher’s discretion and is not guaranteed for truant or late-verified absences.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Students may only be released early if picked up by a parent/guardian or emergency contact listed in Aeries, and photo ID is required.

  • No exceptions will be made for individuals not listed or without valid ID.

  • Students must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. (or by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays).

  • Students feeling ill must notify a teacher and visit the nurse’s office. The school nurse will contact the parent/guardian if the student needs to go home.

  • We do not release students based on phone calls or messages.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.