Attendance Counts

At El Monte Union, we are deeply committed to fostering student success by emphasizing the importance of consistent daily attendance and punctuality. Every day at school presents a new opportunity for students to learn, grow, and lay the foundation for their academic and personal development.

Refer to EMUHSD's Attendance Procedures for more information regarding Unexcused Absences/Truancies.

District Attendance Review Board

What is DARB?

The mission of the District Attendance Review Board (DARB) is to help students stay in school, attend school regularly and graduate. DARB is a community-based effort to bring together resources to assist families with attendance and truancy issues. The DARB level is the district's last chance to keep students and families out of the court system. The DARB panel consists of members from El Monte Union High School District such as Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel, School Guidance Personnel, Parents and/or other Community Representatives, in addition to Children and Family Services and local Law Enforcement. When the school has exhausted all resources and a student's attendance has not improved, then a family may be referred to a DARB hearing.

DARB Hearings are held at the El Monte Union High School District Office Board Room, 3537 Johnson Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.

Any further questions regarding the Student Attendance Review Board (DARB) Process, please contact:

 Alejandro Leon
 Director of Pupil Services
 Alejandro.Leon@emuhsd.org
 626-444-9005 x9945