Reporting Student Absences

The parent/caregiver is responsible for ensuring their child gets to school daily. 

If a student will remain at home, the parent/ guardian/caregiver must communicate with the school in one of the following ways before or on the day of the absence:

• Submit an absence notification via ParentVue (Instructions)*

• Email to attendance clerk  Arwa Alkobadi at alkobadia@sfusd.edu 

• Written note

• Phone call  (415.750.8446) EXT  1105

• Absences Form

(*After an absence you will not be able to report an absence through ParentVue and must email, use the school form: if available, call, or send a note with your student.)

In all communications with the school regarding a student's absence please provide the following:

• Your name and identify yourself as the parent/guardian/caregiver of the student

• Student’s name

• Date(s) of the absence(s)

• Reason for the absence

• Signature of a parent/caregiver and current date  (if a written note)

We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to review their student's attendance record regularly and communicate any discrepancies to the school. 

Students and Families can learn more about SFUSD Attendance policies in the

 Student and Family Handbook. 

ParentVUE Submission Absences

Parent Submitted Attendance QR Code