ALL STUDENTS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL MUST HAVE AN EXCUSE.

Examples:

• Medical documented illness (From a Doctor or School Nurse)
• Medical documented appointments (From a Physician, Dentist, etc.)
• Funeral Court documented appointments (From Juvenile Court, DHS, etc.)
• School-sponsored activities
• Approval from the building Principal

A parent or guardian may call their student out of school 6 days a school year for other reasons. (These days are verified not excused) Any day beyond six, without a documented excuse for the absence, is considered truant. Steps will begin towards mediation for excessive absenteeism.

Reviewing the steps:

• 6 Non-Excused Days = Warning letter notifying parent/guardian that their 6 verifiable days have been reached and requesting documentation for any further absences.
• 9 Non-Excused Days = Phone contact and possible home visit.
• 12 Non-Excused Days = Mandatory Administrative Attendance Hearing; the parent or guardian will be served notice. The County Attorney provided a copy of the notice.
• Continued Non-Excused Absences = Referred for legal action by the County Attorney. Our goal is to increase communication between the school and parents before a student becomes at-risk due to attendance.

Our goal is to increase communication between the school and parents before a student becomes at-risk due to attendance.