Tardiness is almost as bad as being absent.  Even a few minutes missed each day can cause a student to miss valuable skills and fall behind in his/her work.  WE NEED THEM HERE AND ON TIME IN ORDER TO TEACH THEM.  WITH THE NEW REQUIREMENTS PLACED ON STUDENTS, A FEW TARDIES/ABSENCES CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROMOTION AND RETENTION.  Parents/Guardians who habitually bring their children after the 8:00 tardy bell will be filed on in Municipal Court.


Infraction Number & Consequence

1st Tardy -- Warning
2nd Tardy -- Parent Contact
3rd Tardy -- Warning Letter
4th Tardy -- Lunch D-Hall
5th Tardy -- Morning D-Hall
6th Tardy -- Charges Filed

*Each 6 weeks, the tardy policy will start over.

Absences-Notes

1. Always call the office at 940-864-2654 to let us know that your child will be absent.
2. When your child returns to school, he/she needs to check in with the front office to get an Admit Slip.
3. Always send a note, signed by a parent or guardian, explaining the absence.
4. If a note is not provided for 
an absence within (3) three days, the absences will be UNEXCUSED regardless of the reason.
5. Always send a medical note when possible; additionally, this is required if absent more than (3) three consecutive days.
6. Try to schedule doctor’s appointments as late in the afternoon as possible. Upon returning to school from a doctor’s appointment, please remember to bring a doctor’s excuse.