Attendance

To report an absence:

Call 408-423-2605 or email santaclaraattendance@scusd.net

• Please include this information in your  message

  • Student Name

  • Student 6-digit ID number

  • Reason for the absence

  • The relationship of the person leaving the absence message

• Excused absences include illness, doctor/dental, funeral for an immediate family member, and religious holiday (1 day per semester).

• Questions? Please call Mrs. Forster, Attendance Clerk at (408) 423-2611 or for Spanish please call Mrs. Preciado at (408) 423-2612

• You may also email santaclaraattendance@scusd.net

If your child will arrive late to school due to a morning appointment:

• Please call the attendance line 408-423-2605 or email santaclaraattendance@scusd.net to let us know your student will arrive late.  Leave this information in your message;

  • Student Name, please spell the last name

  • Student 6-digit Identification Number

  • Approximate time we should expect your child

  • Please ask the doctor or dentist for an appointment notice

• Your child may check themselves in at the attendance desk in the office before going to class.

To check your child out early during the school day:

• If at all possible, please inform us in advance so we can have your child ready for pick up.  Call 408-423-2611 or email santaclaraattendance@scusd.net to let the attendance clerk know when you need to pick up your child. 

Calling us ahead of time will allow us to have your child waiting for you.

• Last minute pick-ups may take longer especially if the student is in PE

We understand that there are times when students need to be picked up early for appointments.  To help us help you, please call and/or email the Attendance Office ahead of time to let us know what time you'd like to pick up your student.