Under California Education Code section 48205, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is:
1. Due to the student’s Illness.
2. Due to quarantine by a county of city health officer.
3. Due to a medical doctor’s appointment.
4. Attendance at a funeral of an immediate family member (1 day if in California, up to 3 days if out of state).
5. Jury duty
6. Due to the illness or medical appointment of a child of whom the student is the custodial parent.
Justifiable personal reasons including (but not limited to):
a. religious holidays or celebrations,
b. appearance in court,
c. attendance at a funeral,
d. attendance at an employment conference (requires previous
approval by the school principal), or
f. working at an election precinct.
All students absent from school under any of the above stated reasons are entitled to complete all assignments and tests missed during the period of absence. Completion must be within a reasonable period of time and shall be given full credit.