There are three types of absences in CSPP: excused absences, best interest days, and unexcused absences. The lists for each follow below.

 

Excused Absences Illness or quarantine of enrolled child Illness or quarantine of enrolled child's parents/guardians Medical/dental / vision appointments of enrolled child Court-ordered visitation (court order must be on file in the Preschool Office) Family emergencies, which are defined as unexpected emergencies requiring the family members action: 1. Death of an immediate family member 2. Natural disasters 3. Epidemic 4. House fire or flooding 5. Transportation problems, such as mechanical failure or car accident (not lack of transportation) 6. Inclement weather which prevents enrolled child from getting to school

Best Interest Days (limited to 10 days per school year) Illness and / or hospitalization of a family member other than enrolled child's parents / guardians, including siblings and grandparents To attend funeral services Religious holidays Special events, such as weddings, family reunions, etc. Moving Court and / or immigration appointments To take a family vacation To spend time with visiting family Lack of transportation

Unexcused Absences (limited to 3 days per school year) Enrolled child does not feel like attending school Enrolled child and / or enrolled child's parents / guardians work up late Doctor's note is not provided for 5 consecutive days of absence Reason for absence is not specified or specific or does not fall under the Excused Absences above Exceeds 10 Best Interest Days Enrolled child's parent / guardian or authorized adult has not signed the sign in / out sheet Preschool Office is not notified of the absence

 

Remember: You will need to provide the child's name, school site, date(s) of absence(s), the specific reason for the absence (including who is sick or who has the appointment and what type of appointment it is or what the actual family emergency is), and your name, phone number and relationship to the child.

 

Additionally, when your child returns to school, please remember to sign and provide the specific reason for your child's absence on your child's sign in / out sheet. If you have a doctor's note, please turn it in to your child's teacher on your child's first day back in the classroom.

 

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