Vista Murrieta High School

ATTENDANCE LINE - 951-894-5750

Press 1 for attendance.

To report an absence, press 1 again.

ATTENDANCE CLERKS

Attendance is a priority and students are expected to attend classes on a regular, daily basis.  Students are also expected to be on time and prepared for each class.  Parents should call the attendance line on the day their student is absent.  If a parent has not called, students returning to school after an absence are to bring a signed note from a parent or guardian that includes the date(s) and reason for the absence, or the parent or guardian may call the school with the information.

Students are considered truant if the parent has not called the Attendance Line or sent a note to school with the student at the time of readmission. It is important that all absences be cleared in a timely manner.

Detention/Saturday School may be assigned.  If students are expected to miss five or more days due to serious illness, hospitalization or injury, parents/guardians are asked to contact the student’s grade level Learning Director.

TO REPORT AN ABSENCE

Please call the Attendance Line at 951-894- 5750. Press 1 for attendance; wait for the prompt, then press 1 to report an absence. This is a 24-hour number with full voicemail capacity. Please contact us on or before the day of your student’s absence and leave the following information: a) the student’s name (spell the last name), b) the date of absence, c) reason for the absence, d) your name and relationship to the student and e) a contact phone number.  Email messages regarding lateness or absences can not be accepted.

TO CALL IN AN OFF-CAMPUS PASS

If a student needs to leave campus, parents are asked to call at least 1 hour prior to the time the student is required to leave, or the previous day to communicate the departure information. Call 951-894-5750, press 1 for attendance, wait for the prompt, then press 2 to speak to an Attendance Clerk.  If you send a note with your student, you will be contacted by the Attendance Office to verify the note.  If we are unable to contact you to verify the note, your student will not be allowed to leave campus.

TO PICK A STUDENT UP EARLY

Please come to the Attendance Office Checkout Window and present picture identification to the clerk and sign an Off-Campus Pass.  Students will not be released to any individuals who are not listed on the Emergency Card, which is filled out annually during Bronco Round-Up. You may also make prior arrangements with the Attendance Office for early pickup as the cut-off is 3pm to call out students. The Checkout Window also closes at 3pm. If you need to take your student from a P.E. class, please call at least 1 hour prior to the time the student is required to leave.  Contact  Attendance Clerks for early pickup of any grade level for any reason.

ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL

Please provide a written excuse for each tardy or call the Attendance Office with the reason for the late arrival, i.e. illness, doctor appointment or personal. A student is marked tardy within 30 minutes and truant after 30 minutes if they arrive with no excuse for being late. Absences will only be cleared with a verified written note or a telephone call from a parent/legal guardian.  Email messages regarding lateness or absences can not be accepted.