Attendance
Attendance
Supporting students in being present, prepared, and ready to learn every day.
How to Report an Absence

Attendance Email:
attendance.lms@oside.us
Attendance Phone:
760-901-8901
Attendance Guidelines
A parent or guardian must email or call Lincoln’s 24-hour attendance line before 10:00 AM each day the student is absent.
If you cannot call, a written note will be accepted when your student returns.
Unexcused absences affect attendance reporting and Panther PRIDE Awards.
Please report the absence within the first 3 days.
“Two is Too Many!”
Acceptable Excuses
- Illness or injury
- Medical or dental appointment
- Funeral of a family member
(1 day in CA, 3 days out of CA) - Court appearance
If the Student is absent more then 5 consecutive days or has over 15 excused absences for the school year, a Doctor's note may be requested to excuse.
Unacceptable Excuses
- Transportation issues
- Oversleeping
- Sibling was late
- Personal fun day
Tardies
Students should be in class by 8:15 AM.
Late students must obtain an Admit Slip from the Attendance Office.
Unexcused tardies may result in a lunchtime or after-school reflection with staff.
Early Pick-Up
Please notify the office as early as possible if you need early pickup.
Students cannot be called out during the last 15 minutes of the day.
Excused/unexcused rules still apply.
Independent Study Contracts
If a student will be out of town for 5 days or more, an Independent Study contract may be issued.
A two-week notice is required so teachers can prepare materials.
Call 760-901-8902 for more info.
