Attendance
Regular school attendance plays an important role in student learning. Every student
should be in school every day unless he/she has an excused absence. Excused absences
include illness, medical appointments and funeral services for members of the immediate
family.

Each time a student is absent, the parent/guardian must clear the absence by note, in
person or by telephone in a timely manner. (Within 72 hours of the student’s return to
school is suggested.) Absences that are not properly cleared may be considered
truant absences. Excessive truant absences may result in a student being removed
from VHS and placed in an alternative educational setting.

Students may turn in notes before school, during lunch or after school. Please be specific
enough with your note so that we can determine whether or not the absence is excused.

Absences may be cleared in person or by phone (707 453-6000) during regular school
hours (7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.).

A doctor’s note may be required if a student is absent for more than five consecutive
days. After ten total days of excused absence during a school year, medical verification
may be required for all future absences.

Students who need to be excused from school early, must obtain an off-grounds pass.
Parents should send a note stating the date, time and reason for the student leaving
campus. Students are to bring the note to the front office before school or during lunch
to receive the off-grounds pass.