Safety & Security

Every Day Counts at Sharyland ISD

Regular school attendance is vital for student success. Each day of instruction builds on the last, and missing class can disrupt a student’s learning and progress.
Parents and students should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences and stay in communication with the school when issues arise.

Two state laws guide attendance requirements:

• Compulsory Attendance (TEC §25.085): Requires all students ages 6–19 to attend school each day instruction is offered.

• Credit/Grade Requirement (TEC §25.092): Students must be present for at least 90% of instructional days to receive credit or a final grade.

An absence is considered excused when the reason meets state and district policy and is verified by the parent or guardian. The following are recognized as excused absences under FEA(LEGAL):

• Student illness or serious illness of an immediate family member

• Death of an immediate family member

• Medical or dental appointments (with documentation)

• Religious holy days (with prior approval)

• Court appearances or required human service activities (FDD[LEGAL])

• Emergencies or circumstances approved by the campus principal

Notes:

• Doctor’s or parent notes must be submitted within 3 school days of the student’s return.

• If an illness occurs before or after a holiday, a doctor’s note may be required.

An absence that does not meet the above criteria — or lacks appropriate documentation — will be recorded as unexcused. 
Students with unexcused absences may not receive credit for missed work and could be subject to truancy prevention measures. 

Examples of unexcused absences include:

• Oversleeping or missing the bus

• Leaving early for vacations or trips

• Shopping, hair or nail appointments, or personal errands

• Staying home to study or complete projects

• Attending non-school activities without prior approval

⚠️ Parent permission alone does not make an absence excused. If documentation is not submitted within 3 days, the absence will remain unexcused.

Students who leave or arrive late due to a verified medical appointment will be counted  present if they attend class for part of the school day and provide documentation from a licensed health care professional.

Under TEC §25.095, students who accumulate excessive unexcused absences may be referred to truancy court. Sharyland ISD works with families to resolve attendance issues early through communication, conferences, and intervention plans.

1. Truancy Packet 

2. Home Visit Truancy Prevention Measure SY 25-26 

3. Parent Contact Home Visit Report