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Attendance - Report an Absence

Attendance Office

Madison High School

Every day counts, Warhawks! Here is how to report absences, late arrivals, and early releases.

Start here

Report an Absence

Online with our Google Form

Quick and easy from any phone or computer.

Fill Out the Absence Form

Prefer to call?

Call the Attendance Office

(858) 536-0336
Ext. 3020 Main contact Ext. 3039 Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Important: A parent/guardian must report every day the student is absent.

When you report, please include:

  1. Student’s first and last name
  2. Grade level or Student ID
  3. Your relationship to the student
  4. Date(s) of the absence
  5. Reason for the absence
  6. A phone number where we can reach you

Early release

Picking Up Your Student Early

Follow these 4 easy steps.

  1. Call ahead

    Call the Attendance Office to arrange a Blue Slip: (858) 536-0336 · Ext. 3020

  2. Come to Room 101

    A parent or authorized adult must come in person.

  3. Show a valid ID

    Show it to the Attendance Office staff.

  4. Sign your student out

    Sign out in Room 101. Then your student can leave with you.

Students may not walk out of the school gate on their own. Students who leave campus without being signed out may be marked truant.

What do you need?

For students

Arriving Late (Tardy)

  • Go directly to the office 101 in the Main Office for a tardy slip, then give it to your teacher.
  • Car trouble, oversleeping, and missing the bus are unexcused.
  • Late students must attend detention. Tardies that are not cleared lead to Core Academy.
  • Too many tardies = LOP (Loss of Privileges).

Appointments

Leaving Early (Blue Slip)

  • Please schedule medical and dental appointments before or after school.
  • If it must be during school, a parent/guardian calls the Attendance Office to arrange a Blue Slip.
  • Please call ahead of time to prevent delays.

Health

Sick at School

  • Students who are sick and need to go home must first be seen by the school nurse, health clerk, or an administrator.
  • The school will contact the parent/guardian as needed.

Clear absences & tardies

Core Academy (Saturday School)

  • One session clears 1 full day of absence, 6 periods, or up to 16 tardies.
  • Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Check in at Room B10.
  • Arrive on time and stay for the full session.
  • Assigned to Core Academy? Missing it 2 times = referral to an associate principal.

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5 school days

Independent Study

  • For absences of 5 school days. Your student may receive homework and attendance credit.
  • Parents contact the Attendance Office at least 5 days before the student leaves.
  • Needs principal approval. Only for students in good standing.
  • Please plan family vacations during school breaks.

PowerSchool

Check Attendance Online

  • Check PowerSchool (Parent/Student Portal) often to make sure attendance is correct.

PowerSchool Login Parent Portal Help

Know the Rules

California Education Code

Required by law

Every day

Students ages 6–18 must attend school every day and on time.

Ed. Code 48200

Truancy

3 times

3 full days absent, or 3 times late/absent more than 30 minutes, without a valid excuse (or any mix) in one school year.

Ed. Code 48260

Chronic absence

10%

Absent on 10% or more of the school days the student is enrolled.

Ed. Code 60901(c)(1)

Too many tardies can lower citizenship grades and affect eligibility for campus activities, sports, and graduation events.

Questions? Contact the Attendance Office

Attendance Clerk / Transportation

Aminah Walker

Ext. 3020 · Office 101

[email protected]

Main contact

Attendance Assistant

Francisca Martinez

Ext. 3039 · Office 101

[email protected]

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

(858) 536-0336 · Ext. 3020 (Main contact) · Ext. 3039 (Bilingual: Spanish & English)
Room 101
Madison High School · 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117

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