Morton Ranch Elementary - Campuses - Katy ISD

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Unexcused: • Any absence for which no reason is provided by parent • Failure to bring required doctor’s note related to excessive absences • Death of someone other than immediate family • Doctor’s appointment for someone other than the child • 4H activities • Private lesson, tutoring, counseling and other services • Family vacation, reunion, wedding, family business (sibling graduation, award ceremonies, accompany parent on business trip, etc.) • Non-school sponsored activities (for example most gymnastic events, dance competitions, etc. Certain Olympic caliber competitions can be excused based on application to the principal) • Religious retreat or other non-obligated church events, scheduled prayer • Transportation issues (car trouble or no one available to drive) • Runaway and/or truancy (skipping school/class, leaving campus/class without permission) • Welfare/WIC appointments (except medical) Attendance Recognition: attendance awards To earn an annual exemplary attendance certificate: • A child must be enrolled in Katy ISD on the first day of school and must be present the entire school year. If a child enrolls after the first day, he/she must have a documented record of perfect attendance from his/her previous school. • Absences from natural disasters or uncontrollable factors will not be counted if officially designated by the Superintendent as being such, i.e., weather conditions. Note: An exemplary attendance certificate will not be earned if a student has five or more unexcused tardies for the school year. 5
Academic Eligibility: In order to participate in extracurricular and club activities, state law requires that a student must have a 70 or better average in all classes posted to the report card. This pertains to activities such as the KISD Honor Choir, Destination Imagination, Elks Hoop Shoot, campus/District Spelling Bee, etc. Students with a failing grade on a report card are restricted from participating in extracurricular activities for the next grading period. There is an opportunity to regain eligibility earlier if the student earns averages of 70 or above in all classes at each three-week progress check. Loss of eligibility is based on averages below 70. Students and parents should be aware that an “I” (incomplete) on a report card or progress report has the same impact on eligibility as an “F” (average below 70). A student with an “Incomplete” grade is ineligible at the end of the seven day grace period unless the “Incomplete” is replaced with a passing grade prior to the end of the seven day grace period. Students with an “Incomplete” grade either within or beyond the end of the seven day grace period may regain eligibility if the work is made up in accordance with district policy in regard to time allowed for make-up work and the conditions under which make-up work are allowed. At times, music classes requires demonstration of the mastery of the essential knowledge and skills in a public performance. For such courses, certain on-campus co-curricular performances are not governed by the academic eligibility rule. Birthday Treats: State law does allow an exception to the (FMNV) Foods of Minimal Nutritional Values restrictions and recommends that birthday treats be served after the lunch period ends so that treats do not spoil students’ appetites for a nutritious meal. Parents may send a birthday treat of their choice to be shared with the child’s classmates on his/her birth date. These treats will be shared at recess (if after lunch) or during the last ten (10) minutes of the instructional day. Because of the time constraints, the treat is limited to one item per classmate and it is preferred that the treat be a single-serve item (i.e. cupcake, cookie, etc.) so that it can be served, eaten, and cleaned up within the 10 minutes allotted. Parents should keep in mind that there are many students that have food allergies (i.e. peanuts, 6
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