Skip To Main Content

Attendance & Absences

Report an Absence

When students who have been absent return to school, they must present a satisfactory explanation verifying the reason for the absence within five (5) school days.

The following methods may be used to clear/verify student absences:

  • Submit a note in ParentSquare (Sign In Here)
    • Don't know how? Watch the video below for directions.
  • Email the Attendance Office: amcanhsattendance@nvusd.org
  • Written note from parent/guardian stating reason for absence.
  • Conversation (phone or in person), to attendance office and the student’s parent/guardian 707-653-1425. Please leave a message if there is no answer.

Please provide the following information in your email/note/call:

  1. Student's full name
  2. Reason for absence (MUST be specific -- if illness, please state type)
  3. Date(s) of absence
  4. Grade level of student

Excused absences include: illness, medical appointments, various religious holidays, or death in the family. For more information, please refer the NVUSD Attendance Policy.

Tardiness and Leaving Early

WHEN YOUR CHILD IS LATE FOR SCHOOL

They must go to the Attendance Office and get a pass - students will not be admitted to class without it. Students who arrive more than 30 minutes late, will be marked absent. For more information, refer to the NVUSD Attendance Policy.

WHEN YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO LEAVE EARLY

When it is necessary for a student to leave campus for an appointment or illness, the student must pick up an Off Grounds Pass in the Attendance Office.

If leaving for an appointment, student brings a note to the Attendance Counter to receive an Off-Grounds Pass.  If student does not bring  a note, a parent may call.

If the student returns to school after the appointment, he/she needs to bring the Off Grounds Pass back to the Attendance Counter signed by parent, doctor or dentist to clear the absence.

If the student is not returning to school after the appointment, or because they are ill the parent/guardian will need to indicate this when taking the student and the student will be cleared for the rest of the day.