Attendance/Calendar

What is your policy on attendance?
Students must be in school every day unless they are ill or have another excused absence. School districts are required to monitor student attendance and take action if attendance falls below the mandatory level. According to state law, students are required to be in attendance at least 90% of the time in order to be promoted to the next grade level. That means if your child misses more than 18 days of the school year, he/she is in danger of retention. Excessive absences can also be referred to the truancy officer and/or the legal system for prosecution.

At what time would my child be considered tardy?
Students will be marked TARDY at 8:00 am. Staff will place signs near the front doors to let you know the student is late and an adult must accompany the child to the office to sign him/her in. 

If we have an appointment and must arrive late, what time is too late to be considered present for the day? 
Your child must arrive by 9:00 am to be considered present.

What if my child has been to the doctor, and then reports to school later in the day?
Please be sure to bring the verification from the doctor’s office so that their absence is excused.

How can I keep up with what days the district will observe as holidays?
Each year, the district publishes a calendar and it can be found by clicking this link:
https://www.dpisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1571931&type=d&pREC_ID=1688917

At Parkwood Elementary we will be sending a monthly school calendar along with a monthly parent newsletter to help keep you informed about important dates and school events.