Attendance

Although perfect attendance is the goal, it is not always possible. Our school acts in accordance with Texas State Law for laws governing excused absences.

Both the parent and the student are accountable for unexcused absences in the state of Texas. To help parents stay informed, the school will notify the parent if their child accrues absences. A compulsory notification will be sent to a parent if their child has the following:

• 1st Warning Letter: 3 absences per course in a 4-week period
• 2nd Warning Letter: 6 absences per course in a 4-week period
• Truancy Warning Letter: 3 unexcused absences in a 4-week period
• Denial of Credit: After the 9th absence

Students are required to obtain an early dismissal and sign out in the attendance office if they are leaving the campus before the school day is complete.

If a student has a signed note from a parent requesting an early dismissal, the note must contain the following:

• Student's Name
• Date
• Time of the early dismissal
• Reason for the early dismissal
• Parent phone number
• Student's phone number
• Student's first (1^st) period class with room number if known

Students are responsible for obtaining the early dismissal from the attendance office prior to leaving campus. Failure to obtain an early dismissal and proper sign-out will be treated as an absence without permission (truancy.)

Students have 6 minutes during their passing period. Students arriving after the tardy bell will be recognized as tardy. Students arriving to class 15 minutes after the tardy bell will be recognized as absent and will be directed to the attendance at that time or a later time.

To create the best educational environment, Our school has adopted the 10/10 Rule. Students will not be allowed to exit their classrooms during the first and last 10 minutes of class except for emergencies.