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B. Non-school instruction such as private lessons;
C. Truancy; or,
D. Ski trips and vacations, except for unusual travel opportunities considered on an individual
basis by the principal. Examples of unusual travel opportunities may include a trip to an area
or country of historical significance, such as a trip to Washington D.C. with visits to the
Capitol and the Smithsonian, etc.
VI. Warning Notice
Education Code TEC § 25.095 requires that all parents be notified of state attendance laws at the
beginning of each year.
A. The school will request a warning letter from the office of attendance control to be sent to the
parent/guardian on the 3 rd excused absence.
B. The school will file a request for court action on the 10 th unexcused absence within a six
month period.
C. Once a school requests court action be taken by the Office of Attendance Control, no changes
can be made to alter the status of that student’s attendance profile.
VII. Make-up Work
A. To make up work for excused or unexcused absences, the student shall be provided no less
than one (1) day for each day absent.
B. Students shall receive credit for satisfactory make-up work after an unexcused absence. See
EIAB (LOCAL).
2.17 Minimum Attendance for Class Credit - FEC (LOCAL)
2.17.I Notice of Credit Loss
A. A student and the student’s parent or guardian shall be given written notice prior to and at such
time when a student’s attendance in any class drops below 90 percent of the days the class is
offered.
B. When a student’s attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at least at 75 percent of the
days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan
approved by the principal. This plan must provide for the student to meet instructional
requirements of the class as determined by the principal.
C. If the student fails to successfully complete the plan, or when a student’s attendance drops
below 75 percent of the days the class is offered, the student, parent, or representative may
request award of credit by submitting a written petition to the appropriate attendance
committee by submitting the appropriate form to the principal.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 29 Revised: 10/9/2012