Attendance

  • The State of Texas requires all students from the ages of 6 to 18 to attend school.  A child shall attend school each school day for the entire period the program of instruction is provided (TAC Section 25.085).  Once enrolled in school, a child younger than six shall attend school.

    Denial of Credit


    The Board has adopted an innovation plan waiving all or a portion of state law. Click here to view the District's innovation plan. 

    Parent Absence Request


    (Not to be used for Military Block Leave)

    A parent request for absences must go through the campus principal for approval. The principal will approve or deny the request based on the reason for the request, the student's current attendance, grades, and any other information the principal finds relevant. If the principal does not approve the absence, it will be unexcused and the student will not be allowed to make up the work. If the principal approves the absence, the student must adhere to the absence plan, if one is provided. Parent Absence Request Form 

    Military Block leave

    Military Block Leave Request Form

     

    PARENT PRE –LEAVE PROCEDURES:
    1. Secure either Block Leave Orders or a letter from your Commanding Officer stating the dates of the Reintegration Block Leave.
    2. Plan your request according to leave dates provided.
    3. Acquire Military Block Leave Request Packet from your school.
    4. If you have more than one student at a campus or at different campuses, complete pages 2 and 3 of this packet for each student.
    5. Request a Attendance History Report for your student(s) from the school(s).
    6. Review (request as needed) Grades and Progress Reports for your student. If your student is failing or in danger of failing classes, extended absences are not recommended.
    7. Submit Reintegration Block Leave Request to the school no later than ten (10) school days before the first day of requested leave to ensure timely processing.
    8. Attach a copy of leave orders or letter from commanding officer to this packet when submitting packet to the campus.
    9. Schedule a meeting with your principal or designee to discuss the request, the potential impact upon your child, and to develop plans for class credit and make up work.
    10. Read the entire packet for a clear understanding of the rules and how your student(s) could be impacted.
    11. Ensure you receive a copy of the completed packet from the campus.

    PARENT POST– LEAVE PROCEDURES:
    1. Contact the school upon return to schedule a meeting with the school principal or designee and/or the teacher to discuss make up work and class credit procedures.
    2. Ensure that your student has completed all make up work and plans (see attached form) established by the school to secure class credit.
    3. Monitor your child closely for academic performance. Seek assistance from the school at the first sign of academic or other difficulty.

What can you do as a parent?