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Attendance Information

Regular attendance is essential for student success. Parents and guardians are responsible for reporting and clearing absences in a timely manner. Students may be marked truant if an absence has not been verified by a parent/guardian through the Attendance Office

Foothill high attendance office

Foothill high attendance office

📞 Attendance Office Contact Information

Attendance Manager
Erika Orozco
📧 erika.orozco@trusd.net

Attendance & Behavior Specialist
Terrence Dorsey
📧 terrence.dorsey@trusd.net

Attendance Line (Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
📞 916-566-3445

Reporting an Absence

If your student will be absent, please notify the Attendance Office on or before the day of the absence.

To report an absence:

Call 916-566-3445

Leave the following information:

Student’s full name (please spell the last name)
Date of absence
Reason for absence
Parent/guardian name and relationship to student
Contact phone number

Absences may also be cleared by:

A written note sent with the student upon return
A phone call from a parent/legal guardian
An email from a parent/legal guardian

Picking Up a Student Early

To pick up a student early:

Visit the Attendance Office in the Front Office
Present a valid photo ID
Sign an Off-Campus Pass

Important reminders:

Students will only be released to individuals listed on the student’s Emergency Card.
If your student needs to leave during P.E., please call at least 45 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Contact the Attendance Manager for early release requests.

Late Arrivals & Tardies

Students arriving late to school must have their tardy verified.

Parents/guardians may:

Send a written excuse with the student
Call the Attendance Office
Email the Attendance Office regarding the late arrival

Accepted reasons may include:

Illness
Medical appointments
Personal circumstances

Students arriving:

Within 30 minutes of the start of school without an excuse may be marked tardy
More than 30 minutes late without an excuse may be marked truant

Attendance Matters

Attendance Matters

Clearing absences quickly helps ensure accurate attendance records and prevents students from being incorrectly marked truant. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success.