Important Message from the Principal
Every Day Counts
During these financially difficult times,
parents often ask, “How can I help?”
When students miss school, they miss
important instruction. In addition when
students are absent, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District does not
receive State funding for that day—regardless of whether the absence is excused
or unexcused.
Simply by increasing attendance by 1%, our
school district can gain an additional $1 million from the State of
California. This would help make a huge
difference in saving student programs and services during the State’s fiscal
crisis.
How?
The State of California funds school districts based on student
attendance, not on the number of students enrolled in the school district. Average Daily Attendance (ADA) determines the
revenue that a school district receives.
If a student is in school, the PYLUSD
collects a full day’s ADA revenue from the State. If a student is not in school at all, the
PYLUSD collects $0 for that day—regardless of whether the absence is excused or
not.
“Every Day Counts” when it comes to
instruction as well as financially makes a difference for our school district. If a family trip or doctor’s appointment is
necessary and children are not sick, please bring them to school. If children are sick, PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME
UNTIL THEY GET WELL.
Thank you for helping us make a difference
and for making “Every Day Count.”