Buffie
Dyson
Attendance Clerk
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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
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Contact
Direct Line: 972.429.3204
Fax Line: 972.941.9933
Main Office: 972.429.3200
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State Attendance Requirements
Texas Education Code §25.085 requires all students to be in attendance 90% of the days in a school year in order to receive credit in a class.
According to the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law, attendance at school is required of all children until they reach the age of eighteen (18). If your child accumulates unexcused absences that total three (3) days or parts of days in a four week period, or ten (10) or more days within a six month period, you and/or your child can be prosecuted for violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law. In addition, four or more unexcused absences in any class during a semester will prevent a student from receiving a TEA form, which is necessary to get a driver's license.
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Attendance Policies
Absent/Make-up Work
Students who have been absent for any reason are encouraged to make up work missed within the time allowed by the teacher. The rule for making up missed work is as follows:
- Students must complete and turn in any work within two days following an excused absence of 1-2 days.
- For absences of 3-5 days students will be given a period of time to turn in any missed work that is equal to the number of days of the absence.
- For absences of 6 days or more, teachers should set a due date for completion of make up work with no less than five days between return to school and expected completion of that work. Completion expectations and dates should be placed in writing for the student and parent and kept on file by the assigning teacher.
Excused Absences
In order for an absence to be excused, a student must bring a note from a parent/guardian or documentation from a medical facility, court, etc. within 3 school days upon the student's return. A note from home must have the signature of a parent/guardian, the reason for the absence(s), the date(s) of the time missed, the student's ID number, and a telephone number for verification. Students may not sign their own notes.
Medicals
Visits to any health care professional that cause students to miss only part of the school day are considered as a "Medical" and do not count as an absence. In order to get a "Medical", a student must attend at least one class on the day of the appointment and present a doctor's note within 3 school days after the appointment.
Religious Holy Days
Absences for the purpose of observing religious holy days, including travel for that purpose, will be excused if, before the absence, the parent/guardian submits a written request for the excused absence. All work must be made up for the days missed. A request for work can also be submitted in writing prior to the absences.
If documentation is submitted by an organization such as Church or Youth Ministry etc., the days missed will be considered a religious holiday excuse. These days will be marked as such and will not count as an actual absence for official attendance. However, all work must be made up for the days missed. A request for work can also be submitted in writing prior to the absences. Only two travel days may be included for a religious holiday excuse code.
Truancy/Unexcused Absence
Students who are absent from school for the day or from any class, without permission from a parent/guardian or school official will be considered truant and will be subject to disciplinary action. In addition, a student who is assigned Evening School and does not attend will be considered truant.
Participation on the Day of an Absence
Students who are absent from school will not be allowed to participate in school-related activities on that day or evening. Exceptions may be made by campus administration only when requested by the activity sponsor.
Absences resulting from a student’s participation in an organization not sanctioned by the school or on the approved list of activities will not be considered excused without prior approval by school administration.
Receiving Credit
According to state law, students must attend a class for at least 90% of the school days in a semester in order to receive credit in that class. 90% equals to 9 days per semester. A student is allowed 9 excused absences per semester per class. If they go over 9 days in any class, the student will be asked to make up that time during Evening School in order to receive credit in the classes missed.
VOE Forms (Verification of Enrollment)
In order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Texas, a student under eighteen years of age who has not obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent must be currently enrolled in school and meet minimum attendance requirements. A form to verify enrollment and attendance can be obtained in the attendance office. To qualify for the verification form, a student must comply the compulsory attendance laws. In addition, four or more unexcused absences in any class during a semester will prevent a student from receiving a TEA form, which is necessary to get a driver's license.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When can I request make up work?
If your child has been absent for 3 or more days, please call Mrs. Dyson at 972.429.3204 or email at buffie.dyson@wylieisdnet . She will send out a request to all your child’s teachers for all make up work to be sent to the office by 3:00. You may pick it up any time after 3:00. If you wish to request assignments before three days, feel free to contact your student's teachers directly via email or phone.
What do all the attendance codes mean?
E = Excused
EP = Excused w/ Parent note
ED = Excused w/Doctor note (full day absence)
M = Medical (out part of the day, with dr. note)
FT = field trip
IS = In School Suspension
OS = Out of school suspension
P = Present
R = Religious Holiday
SR = School Related (absent from class, but on campus. ex. in the clinic)
ST = Student Testing
T = Tardy
U = Unexcused absence
X = Exempt