Item Values Close This Window       Item Value Value Name Definition/Description 1A  Present - In school, regular instructional program  This includes attendance at sites other than the school of record if the site is part of the student’s regular instructional program approved by the school, district, and/or state. Examples of other sites are institutions of higher education, vocational/ technical centers, and special education centers.  1B  Present - Nontraditional school setting, regular instructional program  The student is engaged in the regular instructional program in a nontraditional school setting. Examples include hospital- or homebound instruction, as well as off-campus distance education.  1C  Present - Disciplinary action, receiving instruction  The student has been removed from the regular instructional setting for disciplinary reasons and is receiving instruction. In-school suspension typically falls within this category, but it also includes out-of-school suspension if instructional services are provided.  1D  Present - Out of school, regular instructional program activity  The student is involved in an activity outside of school that is part of the regular instructional program, such as a field trip or work-study. The student is under the direct supervision of school personnel or someone who has been designated to act in place of school personnel.  1E  Present - Out of school, school-approved extracurricular or co-curricular activity  The student is outside of school, participating in instruction that is related to, but not part of, the regular curriculum. Examples include school-approved extracurricular or cocurricular activities, such as a debate, an athletic competition, or a conference that has educational value.  1F  Present - Out of school, school provided distance learning  Out of school, school provided distance learning  2A  Absent - Noninstructional activity recognized by State or school  The student is out of school and involved in a noninstructional activity recognized by the school, district, and/or state. Examples include such civic activities as involvement with the National Guard, service as a legislative page, jury duty, or participation on an election board. Note that recognized activities are not necessarily considered excused absences.  2B  Absent - Religious observation  The student is out of school observing a religious holiday or participating in religious instruction.  2C  Absent - Illness, injury, health treatment, or examination  The student is out of school because of personal physical or mental illness or injury, including health-related appointments. This may include more unusual situations, such as quarantine.  2D  Absent - Family emergency or bereavement  The student is out of school for unexpected family reasons. Examples include lack of child care for a student with child(ren), care for a sick relative, and bereavement for a family member.  2E  Absent - Disciplinary action, not receiving instruction  The student has been removed from the regular instructional setting for disciplinary reasons and is not receiving instruction. This may include either in-school or out-of-school suspension if instructional services are not provided. It does not include expulsion since expelled students are not enrolled in school.  2F  Absent - Legal or judicial requirement  The student is out of school due to a legal obligation to attend judicial proceedings, required appointments, or trial or hearing dates. Or, the student is serving time in jail or is in the custody of the court and is not receiving instruction.  2G  Absent - Family activity  The student is out of school because of a family vacation or other activity. This also includes family time related to a parent being deployed to, or returning from, military duty.  2H  Absent - Student employment  The student is out of school for employment purposes. This does not include work-study or school-related employment.  2I  Absent - Transportation not available  The student is not in school because transportation is not available. For example, roads have been closed due to flooding. This category includes school-provided transportation and the student’s personal transportation.  2J  Absent - Student is skipping school  The student is willfully not attending school without parent or school approval.  2K  Absent - Situation unknown  The student is not present and the reason for the absence is not known. Situation unknown is a default category to be used only until the correct attendance category is determined.  2L  Absent - Absent - Excused Other  Absent - Excused Other  3B  Tardy - Religious observation  Observing a religious holiday or participating. in religious instruction.  3C  Tardy - Illness, injury, health treatment, or examination  Because of personal physical or mental illness or injury, including health-related appointments. This may include more unusual situations, such as quarantine.  3D  Tardy - Family emergency or bereavement  Because of unexpected family reasons. Examples include lack of child care for a student with child(ren), care for a sick relative, and bereavement for a family member.  3F  Tardy - Legal or judicial requirement  Because of a legal obligation to attend judicial proceedings, required appointments, or trial or hearing dates. Or, the student is serving time in jail or is in the custody of the court and is not receiving instruction.  3G  Tardy - Family activity  Because of a family vacation or other activity. This also includes family time related to a parent being deployed to, or returning from, military duty.  3H  Tardy - Student employment  Because of employment. This does not include work-study or school-related employment.  3I  Tardy - Transportation not available  Because transportation is not available. For example, roads have been closed due to flooding. This category includes school-provided transportation and the student’s personal transportation.  3K  Tardy - Tardy - Unexcused Other  Tardy - Unexcused Other  3L  Tardy - Tardy - Excused Other  Tardy - Excused Other  4B  Early Dismissal - Religious observation  For observing a religious holiday or participating.  4C  Early Dismissal - Illness, injury, health treatment, or examination  Because of personal physical or mental illness or injury, including health-related appointments. This may include more unusual situations, such as quarantine.  4D  Early Dismissal - Family emergency or bereavement  Because of nexpected family reasons. Examples include lack of child care for a student with child(ren), care for a sick relative, and bereavement for a family member.  4E  Early Dismissal - Disciplinary action, not receiving instruction  For disciplinary reasons and is not receiving instruction. This may include either in-school or out-of-school suspension if instructional services are not provided. It does not include expulsion since expelled students are not enrolled in school.  4F  Early Dismissal - Legal or judicial requirement  Eue to a legal obligation to attend judicial proceedings, required appointments, or trial or hearing dates. Or, the student is serving time in jail or is in the custody of the court and is not receiving instruction.  4G  Early Dismissal - Family activity  Because of a family vacation or other activity. This also includes family time related to a parent being deployed to, or returning from, military duty.  4H  Early Dismissal - Student employment  For employment purposes. This does not include work-study or school-related employment.  4I  Early Dismissal - Transportation not available  Because transportation is not available. For example, roads have been closed due to flooding. This category includes school-provided transportation and the student’s personal transportation.  4K  Early Dismissal - Situation unknown  Situation unknown is a default category to be used only until the correct attendance category is determined.  4L  Early Dismissal - Early Dismissal - Excused Other  Early Dismissal - Excused Other        Click here to close this window