Attendance

 

Attendance Hotline ~ 1-858-748-0047 ext 2112

If your child is absent from school, parent/guardian must call the office via the Attendance Hotline (858)748-0047 extension 2112.  Please leave the following information:

• Student’s name and grade
• Teacher’s name
• Day(s) and date(s) of absences 
• Reason for the absence including symptoms
• Expected date of return

If your child is absent for five (5) consecutive days or more due to illness, a doctor's note, in addition to parent notification, will be required. If your child is late or absent due to a medical appointment, please provide documentation from the medical office.

Please be aware that students in grades TK–5 who are absent for 10 percent or more of the school year are considered chronically absent under California Education Code Section 60901(c)(1). Poway Unified School District considers eight (8) or more full-day excused absences in a school year to be excessive. Once a student reaches eight or more absences, they may be referred to Midland's Attendance Team. Our Attendance Team is committed to partnering with families and developing strategies to support student attendance and improve the overall school experience.

Off-Campus Independent Study (OCIS)

Short-Term Off-Campus Independent Study (OCIS) is a voluntary educational option available to students who will be absent from school. Students may participate in OCIS for up to 15 cumulative school days per year. OCIS contracts should be arranged in advance whenever possible. The maximum time allowed between the assignment of work and its completion is 20 school days.

To learn more about OCIS or to request an OCIS contract, please contact the school office at

(858)748-0047 or complete the OCIS Contract Request Form.