• What the law says:


    Compulsory Attendance

    Student attendance is compulsory in Texas.  All students enrolled in public schools are required to attend schools.  This applies to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

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    90 Percent Rule

    In order for a student to receive credit or a final grade for a class, the student must attend class 90% of the days the student is enrolled.  All absences, excused and unexcused, count against the 90 percent.

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    What type of absences may be excused?

    • Child’s illness or injury
    • Family emergency with administrator approval
    • Death of a family member
    • Doctor or dental appointments they cannot be scheduled outside of school hours
    • Religious holy days
    • Court appearances
    • College visits (Juniors and Seniors only – 2 visits per year)
    • Department of Motor Vehicle appointments (1 to obtain Learner’s Permit and 1 to obtain Driver’s License)
    • Department of Family Protective Services appointments

    Wendy Teer
    Coordinator – Attendance and Credit Recovery | Performance Management
    817-814-1852