Compulsory Attendance & 90% Rule
The State of Texas requires that all students at least 6 years of age and not yet 19 attend school until they obtain a diploma. It is important that students attend school each day. There is a very strong connection between student attendance and academic performance in school. Therefore, when students miss class, they miss out on learning.
We do recognize, however, that perfect attendance is not always possible. We do not want students who are sick in class. If your child is absent from all or part of a school day, the student – upon arrival or return to school – must bring a note signed by the parent or health care professional that describes the reason for the absence. All notes should be provided within two days of returning to school. The campus will update attendance records based on the provided documentation.
When students fall below the 75% attendance rate, the student and parent/guardian must appeal to the Campus Attendance Committee. This Committee will review the reasons for your student's absences,review performance, and offer a plan for recovery. Each plan is unique based on individual student's circumstances. If a student is in good standing, work missed has been made up, and proper documentation for absences has been provided, the Attendance Committee may determine the method for recovery.If you have any questions about your child’s attendance record, please see our attendance specialist, Ms. Mungia, who is located in the front office.
Some examples of absences:
that do count against the 90% attendance law include, but are not limited to:
- Family trips,
- vacations,
- attendance at non-school sponsored events.
Please note: Illnesses that are excused under Compulsory Attendance Law may count against the 90% attendance law.
that do not count against the 90% attendance law include, but are not limited to:
- school field trip,
- UIL activity,
- dual credit course,
- college visit or other school-related event.
Attendance Recovery Process
Principal Plan
(Students with attendance between 75% and 90%)
- Courses with attendance below 90% but at least 75% fall under a Principal Plan
- Once a student's attendance falls below 90%, it is the student's reponsibility to contact their adminsitrator in order to initiate the Principal's Plan.
- Student must complete the requirements of the Principal's Plan by the end of the next semester. * In order for asenior to graduate with their cohort year, all recovery must be completed prior to graduation.
Attendance Committee Process
(Students with attendance below 75%)
- When attendance falls below 75%, or if the student did not complete the Principal Plan, the student must initiate an appeal to the Attendance Review Committee within 30 school days after the last day of the course
- The Attendance Committee will meet with the parent and student to review the appeal, determine if recovery is possible and, if approved, create a recovery plan.
- Student must complete the requirements of the plan by the end of the next semester. *In order for a senior to graduate with their cohort year, all recovery must be completed prior to graduation.
Continued absences in the same semester will continue to decrease attendance rate. It is important for the student to not accumulate any additional absences. Continued absenteeism may affect the Principal Plan or Attendance Committee decision.
