Absences:
When a child is absent or tardy from school, the parent or guardian should send a note to the school, within 3 days, explaining the reason for the absence upon the child’s return to school. All notes must include: the date of the note, the name of the child, the date of the absence(s) or tardy, the specific reason for the absence(s) or tardy and the parent’s signature.
Children are expected to attend school every day; however, parents should not send children to school when they are ill. If a child is absent for three consecutive school days due to illness, it is recommended that the parent seek medical attention for the child.
Read more attendance information please visit the NISD Student Handbook
- Illness
- Medical Appointment
- Religious Holidays
- Funerals of Immediate Family
- Court Appointments with Subpoena
- *All above are unexcused without a note
- Car Trouble
- Missed Bus
- Overslept
- Family Business (including trips)
- Errands for or with Parents
- Vacations
*PLEASE NOTE: After 3 UNEXCUSED Absences, the school will issue you an Attendance Warning Notice, as per district policy.
For further questions or concerns please contact:
- Dinora Zuniga at dinora.zuniga@nisd.net
- or call the front office at 210-397-0400