Board Meeting
2505 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi
TX
78413
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.
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.
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:
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