What do I do when my child is absent?

1. Call the school (The phone call does not excuse the absence, you must have a written note.)

 

2. Send a note when your child returns to school. If you forget to write a note or in a rush, come into the office and you can fill out a short form.

 

3. Notes must be submitted to the school office no later than 5 school days after the student's absence(s).
* The principal will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.

 

What do I do when my child has a doctor's appointment?

1. Call the School.

 

2. Bring the doctor's note to school.

 

When is my child considered tardy?

8:05 a.m. is when our TARDY bell rings

 

 

 

 

**A student shall not be given credit for passing if he/she has been absent more than 17 days during the school year unless an attendance committee hearing gives credit because:

1.  There were extenuating circumstances for the absences

 

2. The student has mastered the grade level TEKS and all work was satisfactorily made up.

 

***To qualify for the Campus Based Perfect Attendance Award:

1. Your child must be present all day every day.

 

2. If your child is checked out anytime during the day for a doctor's appointment; they must bring a doctor's excuse/note to qualify for this award.