Tardies & Absences

Attendance Matters — Be Present, Be Prepared.

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Daily engagement in the learning environment is a critical component for success. As such, Saint Francis students are expected to maintain a consistent daily attendance record.

  • TARDIES — A student is considered tardy after the start-of-class bell rings. If a student arrives late to class, he or she is to report to the Attendance office before going to class in order to get an Admit Slip.
     
  • FULL AND PARTIAL DAY ABSENCES — Whether a student will be partially or entirely absent for the school day, the parent or guardian must notify Attendance before 9:00 a.m.

Please contact the attendance office to report an absence or early dismissal.

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Full Day Absence

Parents can conveniently report student absences, late arrival and early dismissals directly through PowerSchool. Please follow the steps below to ensure attendance records are updated.

How to Submit an Absence in PowerSchool

  1. Login to PowerSchool
    Go to PowerSchool and click “Parents Sign-In.”
    Enter the email address you have on file with Saint Francis High School.
  • If you have any login issues, please contact support@sfhs.com.
  1. Open Attendance Monitor
    Once logged in, look for “Attendance Monitor” in the lower left-hand corner of the window and click it.
  2. Report a New Attendance
    On the Attendance Monitor page, click “Report New Attendance.”
  3. Complete and Submit the Form
    Fill out the form with your student’s absence information, then click “Submit.”
  4. View Your Submission
    After submitting, your request will appear on the Attendance Monitor Dashboard.
  • The “Edit” button will be disabled—this is intentional.
  • If you need to make changes to a submitted absence, please contact our attendance office.
Late Arrival

Please notify our school when a student will be arriving 30-min or more late to a class. After 30 minutes into the class, the missed time is recorded as an absence, not a tardy. If a student is arriving late to school because of a medical or dental appointment, please bring a note from the care provider to the attendance window upon arrival.

Early Dismissal 
A parent will need to contact the attendance office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of a student’s early dismissal from school. The parents should specify the student’s name, time to be dismissed from class, and reason for early departure.
The student will be issued a pass to leave class at the designated time. If a parent or guardian contacts the attendance, they do not need to send a paper note with the student. School activity dismissals should not need to be noted. Students should pick up a Campus Departure Pass from the attendance window in the morning before going to any of their classes. Failure to pick up the pass before leaving campus is a violation of the attendance policy and may result in a detention.

 

IN THE EVENT OF A PLANNED TRIP,  please send an email to attendance@sfhs.com from a parent or guardian account (include student and parent first and last names) and specify the exact dates of the trip.

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How Can We Help?

Whether you’re registering for the first time, navigating a temporary situation, or need clarification about campus parking policies, the Dean’s Office is here to support you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to assist with anything related to student parking, permits, or special circumstances.

Sandra Ferrari-Schach
Dean's Office Administrative Assistant
650 968-1213 ext. 221

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Keala Keanaaina
Dean of Students
650 968-1213 ext. 246

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Kathryn Miller
Dean of Students
650 968-1213 ext. 621

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