12 Ways to improve attendance

 Good Attendance from Day 1

v     Attendance is on one of the most important factors in student academic success.  According to state law and board policy, a student is required to be in attendance at least 90% of the dates classes are offered. 

v     Students who exceed 10% threshold for absences will be referred to the campus attendance committee for review and they are subject to possible consequences.

There are two types of absences:

1.      Recognized (They do not count toward to 90% Rule)

·         Dr. appointment with doctor’s note (Student must have been present for some portion of the school day on the day of appointment)

·         Religious holy days

·         Participation in a school activity

·         Mentorship participation (H.S. Only)

·         Medical or Medicaid screening appointment

2.      Non-Recognized (These absences do count toward the 90% rule)

·         Any normal student absence documented by parent/guardian due to illness or other reason.

·      Dr. appointment with doctor’s note (Student is not present at any time of the school day on the day of appointment)

·      Undocumented student absence (truancy.)

·      Absence due to a school suspension

·      Attendance at a funeral, which may include one day for travel to, 1 day for funeral, and 1 day for travel from funeral for a maximum of 3 days absence per single occurance.

·         Any other absence that is not one of the 5 recognized absences. 

 What to do if your child must be absent:

Ø      Call the attendance office # 817-744-3118

Ø      Send in note or email to (stephanie.martin@kellerisd.net) within 5 days of the absences.  **This absence cannot be changed after 5 days.

Ø      Absences due to a health care appointment.  Student must return with a note from the health care provider within 5 days.  **This absence cannot be changed after 5 days.

Ø      In the case of chronic illness that causes the student to miss more days because of a continuing condition, a doctor’s no0te will need to be filed with the school annually.