Attendance
Pomona Attendance Policies 2026 - 2027
Please take advantage of the new “Campus Parent Absence Request Tool” - instructions can be found below.
Campus Parent Absence Request Tool - an online option to report absences
The Campus Parent Absence Request Tool is a function within Infinite Campus (IC) that improves the reporting of excused absences for families. Families can use the Campus Parent Absence Request tool to report same-day or upcoming absences with ease. We encourage you to use this new system. But don't worry, the old system is available to continue using if you prefer.
- You can access this tool within the Campus Parent app or website. Specific instructions on how to use the tool can be found in the following documents. You can click on the setting icon at the bottom of the video to select your preferred language.
To excuse an absence, please email chase.bailey@jeffco.k12.co.us (preferred method) or call the attendance line at (303) 982-0710 - option 1. Calls will be taken from the attendance line from 8am to 1pm. If they are not taken off before 1pm, they will be taken off the following day.
When calling or leaving a message, please include the following:
● Student’s first and last name (please spell the last name)
● Student’s grade level
●Who is calling with a contact number
● Date and time frame of the absence
● Reason for the absence
Please remember that it is the parent’s responsibility to excuse any and all absences within 24 hours, per Jeffco policies. Single-period absences and tardies are ONLY excused when verified by official documentation , such as a note from a doctor or orthodontist.
If your child is incorrectly marked absent or tardy (mistakes happen), we ask that your student advocate for themselves and talk to the teacher directly, in person or via email. The attendance secretary cannot change their attendance record without instruction from the teacher.
Students will not be excused from classes to complete assignments or to prepare for other classes, including tests or projects. If a student is in the building, they are expected to be in their scheduled class.
If your student will miss more than one day, you can leave one message including all dates on the first day. There is no need to call every day. If your student will miss more than three days of class due to a trip or other circumstances that you know about ahead of time, a prearranged absence form can be picked up in the main office and should be submitted 3 days prior to the absence.
Early Release :
10th, 11th & 12th graders leaving for an appointment may leave during lunch or passing period, but can only be excused with a doctor's note. The note should be given to the attendance office by noon the following day. If the student does return to school, please have them check in at the attendance office with a note upon return so we may update their attendance.
All 6th - 9th graders who will be released early must be signed out by their parent, guardian or other member on the contact list in Infinite Campus in the attendance office in order to be excused.
Students in 10th , 11 th or 12th grade who leave the building must sign themselves out at the attendance office before leaving. Signing out is required any time a student leaves the building. However, the absence will not be excused until a parent/guardian calls or emails the attendance office to excuse the student.
When putting a request into our new online system, emailing or leaving a message to have an early release pass sent to your child during class, we need at least one hour’s notice . If your student is needed within one hour, please call the main desk line at 303-982-0710.
Tardiness :
If a student misses 50% or more of a scheduled class period, it will be considered an unexcused absence for that class. Single-period tardies are ONLY excused when verified by official documentation , such as a note from a doctor or orthodontist. Please note that parents cannot call in mid-day tardies without proper documentation
Attendance in Jeffco
The importance of regular, daily school attendance as a basis for academic achievement cannot be overemphasized. Attendance is a shared responsibility of the student, the families and the school.
It is the family’s responsibility to ensure their student attends school and to notify the school when their student is absent for a legitimate reason, such as an illness or family emergency. Each family should also ensure their student’s school has their correct contact information so that the school is able to communicate about any attendance issues that may arise.
Contact Us
- Attendance line: 303-982-0604
- Email: chase.bailey@jeffco.k12.co.us
