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El Paso, TX 79930
915-231-2260

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ATTENDANCE POLICY: Requested Absences: Texas state law and the El Paso Independent School District policy require all middle school students attend class a minimum of 90% of the number of days in the semester. Students may not be absent more than 18 parts of days, and are required to attend 180 days during the school year in order to be considered for promotion. Excused Absence/Tardy: Regular attendance and punctuality are mandatory. If a parent is requesting an excused absence/tardy for their child, it is required that the parent/guardian notify the attendance office by 9:00 a.m. Students will be allowed one day per absence day to make-up any missed assignments (excused absences only). Excessive Tardies: Students may be referred to Truancy Court for persistent tardies (more than 6 cumulative during any six-week period); if tardies persist, or result in truancy, students will have a complaint filed against them and/or the student’s parent in a justice court for an offense under TEC §25.093 or 25.094, as appropriate. Unexcused Absence (Truancy): Truancy is an absence from school without permission from the parent/guardian and or school. Actions on truancy may include, but are not limited to: immediate parent contact, zero grades for all classes missed (with no make-up work allowed), In School Suspension (ISS), and possibly a complaint filed against them and/or the student’s parent in a justice court for an offense under TEC §25.093 or 25.094, as appropriate. Excessive Absences: Excessive excused and/or unexcused absences most certainly reflect upon a student’s grades. When a student is absent for 3 days or more days, a written doctor’s note explaining the reason for their absences is required upon returning to school. It is their responsibility to obtain make-up work from each of their excused classes. Make-up Assignments: If a student misses work, assignments or tests during an excused absence, they are responsible for checking with each of their teachers to determine what work must be made up. Parents may request work in cases of illnesses of three or more days by calling the school receptionist. A 24 hour notice is required for assignments to be gathered. If make-up work is not allowed (i.e., considered unexcused), parents may appeal to the appropriate grade-level Assistant Principal for verification; such requests must be presented in writing. Final determinations will be made by the Principal if necessary. Important Information: If you know that your child/children may accumulate excessive absences throughout the school year due to a chronic illness please advise the attendance office and our school nurse. A note from the doctor will be required stating the nature of the Student’s illness. Students who have more than the state/district allowed absences (18) during the school year will be considered for retention at the end of the year. Any considerations must appear before the campus Attendance Review Committee. Pass to Leave Campus: Parents/guardians must report to the attendance office to receive permission to remove their children from campus; provide proper identification (military ID, driver’s license) is required. The student will not be called out from class until the parent/guardian has arrived at the school and has been approved by the attendance clerk as the parent/guardian. Emergency contact persons must present proper identification and be on record with the school as having parent permission to remove children from campus (brothers, sisters, aunts must be recorded on the emergency card before being allowed to remove students from campus). Please allow extra time to pick up your children for their appointments. Counselors and At-Risk Coordinator: Our Counselors and At-Risk Coordinator will be glad to talk to you whenever you need advice regarding academic, social, emotional or career concerns. You must have a pass signed by your teacher in order to be permitted to see a Counselor or At-Risk Coordinator.