Phone: 361-694-9202
Early Release
2505 Waldron Road
Corpus Christi
TX
78418
United States
School attendance is critical for students to achieve academic success. Regular attendance helps students establish a routine and develop good habits that will benefit them in their academic and professional careers. When students miss school, they can fall behind on coursework, which can lead to poor grades, disengagement from the classroom, and a lack of motivation. In addition, schools and districts rely on attendance data to determine funding and identify potential areas for improvement. Therefore, it is important for parents and educators to prioritize school attendance and work together to ensure that students attend school regularly. The information below includes a listing of excused and unexcused absences as well as additional information on truancy.
Excused Absences
Student absences are an inevitable part of the school experience, but not all absences are the same. Some absences are considered excused, meaning they are authorized and won’t count against a student’s attendance record. However, to be considered excused, documentation must be provided within three days of the student returning to school. This documentation could come in the form of a note from a parent or doctor’s office, or other forms of verification depending on school policy. Providing proper documentation in a timely manner ensures that students receive the full benefit of their education and reduces the negative impact on their academic progress.
Student absences are considered excused for the following reasons:
- Personal illness (parent note or call required)
- Death of an immediate family member (note required)
- Emergency in immediate family (note required)
- Illness of the student’s child (note required)
- Lice treatment (school-imposed)
- Ongoing medical treatment (doctor’s note required)
- Healthcare appointments (doctor, dentist, therapist, etc.)
- CPS/law enforcement removal (documentation required)
- Homeland security and visa appointments (documentation required)
- Homebound instruction (CEHI-approved)
- Medicaid-eligible Early and Periodic Screening (documentation required)
- Nurse-sent home or consecutive days approved by the nurse
- Out-of-school suspension (up to 3 days)
- Citizenship-related appointments or naturalization ceremony (documentation required)
- Military funeral honor taps (grades 6-12, assignments must be completed)
- Mandated court appearance (documentation required)
- Religious holy day observance (documentation and assignments must be completed)
- School-sponsored activities (non-UIL)
- UIL activity (principal approval required)
- College/military visits (2 per year with prior approval)
- Probation officer-required activity (documentation required)
- Election clerk duties (documentation required)
- Visit with active duty parent/guardian (up to 5 days with documentation, assignments must be completed)
Unexcused Absence
If an absence does not meet the criteria for an excused absence or one of the extenuation circumstances specified in Board policy, the absence will be considered unexcused for attendance accounting purposes. Examples of unexcused student absences include but are not limited to the following reasons:
- Any “excused” absence (including personal illness) without required documentation.
- Failure to bring required doctor’s note (after student has been placed on “Doctor’s Note Required” for excessive absences for personal illness).
- Non-school-sponsored activity (sports, competitions)
- Family illness (non-emergency)
- Death other than immediate family (as defined under EXCUSED ABSENCES)
- Family trip/vacation
- Welfare and WIC visit
- College visit (beyond limit, without prior approval or appropriate verification)
- Homeland security and visa appointment (passport/INS/visa/residency; without documentation required for an excused absence as specified above)
- Private lesson, tutoring, counseling and other services
- Religious retreat or other church-related event other than a holy day
- Runaway
- Truancy
- Driver’s license-related visit
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Reunions
- Quinceanera
- Car trouble
- Power outage
- Over slept
- Weather unless issued closure by Flour Bluff School District
Meet Our Truancy Officer, Joe Kramer
A lifelong resident of Flour Bluff, Joe Kramer has been deeply connected to the community since 1980. His background includes over 20 years in the oil industry as an Inspector and low-voltage electrician, which has given him a strong foundation in both his career and the community.
Joe’s commitment to supporting the Hornet culture and Flour Bluff residents is steadfast. He proudly serves in the following capacities:
• Alumni, Class of 1993
• President, Flour Bluff Citizens Council
• President, Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District
• Member, City of Corpus Christi Development Services Technical Advisory Group (2021-Present)
• Volunteer for Special Olympics (2008-Present)
• Volunteer for Nueces County ESD#2 – Santa Float
• Commissioned Level #3 Officer for FBISD
Through these roles and his unwavering dedication to service, Joe Kramer exemplifies a commitment to the well-being and success of our community. His deep connections and experience make him a trusted and respected leader, always ready to support and uplift those around him.
For more Attendance information please contact the following:
Cindy Melendez
Early Childhood Center
694-9077
cmelendez@flourbluffschools.net
Krystal Jennings
Primary
694-9687
kjennings@flourbluffschools.net
Margaret Harms
Elementary
694-9587
mharms@flourbluffschools.net
Monica Balarin
Intermediate
694-9481
mbalarin@flourbluffschools.net
Monica Garza
Junior High
694-9389
monica.garza@flourbluffschools.net
Melissa Flores
High School
694-9189
melissaflores@flourbluffschools.net