Vista Grande Elementary

Attendance

We expect students to be here everyday of the school year. Students who have perfect attendance for the year will receive an award lunch with the principal! The qualifications for this award are regulated by the district. Children must be in FULL attendance each day of school. They cannot leave school early or come in late for appointments, field trips, etc.

However, we also know that students often end up ill sometime during the year. Please do not send your child to school if they are sick. We also understand that some appointments sometimes need to be made during school hours. Please try to do your best to make these appointments at a time that doesn't interfere with the school day whenever possible.

Illnesses, Absences, and Tardies

If your child will be missing school due to illness, please call the school office at 858-496-8290. If the school does not get a phone call, the absence will be counted as unexcused until you inform Vista Grande of the reason for your child's absence. Too many unexcused absences, and you may be referred to SARB (School Attendence Review Board).

If your child is late to school, they must come into the office to fill out a late slip before reporting to class. If a child has too many tardies, you may be referred to SARB.

If your child will be leaving school early, come into the office and fill out a dismissal slip. Your child will be called from the classroom, or you might be sent up to get your child.

If you are on a field trip or an in-school event with your child, and you want to take your child home after the event, you will still need to fill out a dismissal slip.