- Rose Garden Elementary School
- Attendance Information
Welcome to Rose Garden Attendance Page - ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION
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The Tardy Bell rings at 7:30 AM. All students must be in their classroom prior to the tardy bell. Tardy students must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front desk and recieve a Pass to Class.
****OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE IS TAKEN AT 9:35****
Any student who is checked out prior to the official attendance is counted absent.
Calling in a student's absence does NOT excuse the absenceClick the link below and scroll to Rose Garden to submit a digital attendance excusePlease remember to send in an excuse note any time your child is absent. Notes may be delivered to the front desk, sent in with your child, submitted electronically through the FORMS link, or emailed to sburkholder@scuc.txed.net. Please Refer to the FAQs below for any further questions regarding attendance.
Contact Shala Burkholder at 210-619-4352 with any attendance questions/concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is my child considered Tardy?
The tardy bell rings at 7:40 AM. Students will be counted tardy starting at 7:40 AM. A student is allowed 2 unexcused tardies per 9 weeks. 3 unexcused tardies will result in a Truancy Warning Letter from Administration.
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When is an absence considered unexcused?
An absence is considered unexcused if the note is not received within the month that the absence occurred.
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What is Considered an Unexcused Absence?
When a student is absent from school, with or without the knowledge and documentation of their parent/guardian for any reason other than those prior listed, it is an unexcused absence. The following is a list of things that would be considered unexcused in the case of a tardy or absence (This list is not exhaustive):
- Over sleeping
- Missed bus
- Car trouble
- Trips with parents
- Baby-sitting
- Extended Vacations
- Out of Town
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What is considered an excused absence?
SCUC ISD accepts the following as extenuating circumstances for the purpose of granting credit for a class:
- An excused absence based on students personal illness.
- Death in the family.
- Documented health-care appointments, including absences for recognized services for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Activities related to obtaining U.S. Citizenship
- Religious Holy Days.
- Required court appearances.
Vacations are not an acceptable cause for an excused absence from school.
For further information in regards to SCUC ISD Attendance Policy, you may refer to the district's Parent-Student Handbook. If you have any questions, you may contact your child's teacher or contact the attendance office.
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How Many Absences is my child allowed per semester?
A student is allowed 9 absences per semester(18 per school year) in order to meet the compulsory Attendance Law (90%). Absences over this amount may result in loss of credit and/or grade retention.
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How Do I turn in a note for my child's absence?
We have many forms of communication on how to turn in a note to excuse your childs absence:
- Complete an Absence Form online
- Have the child turn in the note to their teacher
- Have the child turn in a note to the Front Office
Absence notes must include the students' first and last name , grade level, teachers names and their student ID( lunch number)the reason and dates for their absences, as well as a parent/guardian signature and contact information.
If you are turning in a medical excuse note, please be sure to inculde the child's grade level, teacher's name and the student ID number and the top of the note.
