Attendance and Tardy Policy

Absences and Dismissal

Regular school attendance is important to the education process. Remember that three tardies count as one day of absence. Students are to be in their seat, ready to learn at 7:45 a.m. the door opens at 7:15 and children may go to the gym and wait until 7:30 to enter the grade level. Arriving earlier than 7:40 will ensure your child is ready for class on time.

Our attendance policy is based on laws governing compulsory attendance in Texas Schools. The law is written to protect the educational experience of our students.

Absences

If a child is going to be late or absent, parents need to call the Child Safe Line at
(469) 752-2100 and choose option #3. This is a 24-hour service. Parents will receive a call if they do not call us and notify the school of the absence. If a student is late to school for any reason, they must go to the office when they arrive at school. The child will sign in and get a tardy pass before going to class.

When a student has been absent, they must bring a note from home stating the reason for absence. The Child Safe number does not count as a note. If no note is received, the absence will be considered unexcused and the student will be allowed three days to submit a written note excusing the absence. If your child has been to the doctor's office and arrives late, a written doctor's note is necessary to avoid being recorded as tardy or absent.

Dismissal

If a student is going home a different way than usual, we must have a note from the parent. If a note is not received, the child will be sent home following the normal routine. If it is necessary to change the after school transportation plans, the note must be received in the office by 2:00. We have limited help in the office and we may not be able to get the message to your child's teacher before dismissal time if we are notified too late. For your safety, we prefer not to accept phone-in changes unless it is an emergency.