If a student has 3 unexcused absences, they have missed the state seat time requirement for that course and must retake the course or sit to make up that time -> credit recovery camp

• Students who have been absent or tardy must present a written excuse from the parents or guardian when they return to school.
• This needs to be submitted to Ms. Cano, the attendance clerk. 
• Email - lmendoz8@houstonisd.org
• If a student becomes infected with COVID-19, they must notify their campus, stay home and quarantine for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, and attend temporary online learning established by their campus. Students will not be counted absent as long as they attend four hours of temporary online learning each day. 
• Truancy
  • Truancy means missing school without permission
    • It includes skipping a class or missing a full day of school. 
    • If you do not attend at least 90 percent (more than 3 unexcused absences) of all class sessions, you are truant!
  • Consequences
  • A student may be denied credit for a course due to excessive absences  
  • Judges can order students and/or parents into counseling, training, or community service restitution programs. (counseling fees are in addition to court costs & fines).
  • Failure to attend
  • An individual, required to attend school, who is absent without excuse on ten or more days; or parts of days within a six month period. 
  • An individual, required to attend school, who is absent without excuse on three or more days; or parts of days within a four week period.