FAQs
ATTENDANCE HOTLINE: (858) 484-4876
What do I do if my student forgot something?
If your student forgot an item or lunch, please drop it off in the main office.
How do I inform the school when my student is absent?
When your child is absent, please call the attendance hotline at 484-4876 before 9:00am each day the student is absent. See Attendance
What if my student is tardy?
Students arriving late to school must come to the main office and sign in on the 'Late Arrival' Clipboard. Parents may excuse up to three tardies for personal reasons per semester. Please remember – Tardy students walking into class impacts the learning environment for everyone. Please be on time.
What are OCIS Contracts?
Should there be a planned absence of five days or more please see or email Miral Kanafani [email protected] in the front office, as soon as possible to set up a homework contract for the student. A contract should also be used for extended illnesses. A minimum of one week is required to set up an OCIS Contract.
How late can my student remain on campus after school? How early can they arrive in the morning?
School begins at 8:45am, Monday through Friday. Students may arrive Monday through Thursday for playground time 20 minutes before school begins at 8:25
Deer Canyon dismisses each day at 3:05pm. Students must be picked up at the end of each school day or report directly to ESS or another after school activity.
Where are the lost and found items kept on campus?
If your student has lost a sweatshirt/jacket or any other item, please check our Lost and Found, located inside the school’s main gate. Please be sure to check periodically, as the lost and found items are donated throughout the year.
What if I want to talk to my student’s teacher?
Please email your student's teacher. Their email can be found on the contact page.