Clearing Attendance Policy and Procedure

The Palmdale Aerospace Academy abides by the California ED. Code regarding absence and tardy excuses. To excuse your student, the parent or guardian must clear the absence within 5 days of the absence date. Acceptable excuses are illness, bereavement, medical/dental appointments that are unavoidable, court appearances or religious services. Absences not cleared within the five-day requirement will require a doctor’s note to clear. You may clear absences either by:

1. Submitting a written a note, signed and dated by the parent or guardian, with the following information:
   a. Name of student;
   b. Name of parent/guardian or parent representative;
   c. Date or dates of absence; and
   d. Reason for absence.
2. Contacting the Academy by phone or in person to excuse the absence. When speaking to the school’s attendance clerk, please report the following information:
   a. Name of student;
   b. Name of parent/guardian or parent representative;
   c. Date or dates of absence; and
   d. Reason for absence.