Attendance
What If I have a question about attendance?
To report a student's absence on the same day, call the attendance office and Glenda Taylor at 817-744-3440.
If you arrive late or leave early for a doctor’s appointment, turn the doctor’s note in to the front office upon arrival or return to school. Accepted parent documentation of other absences during the current school year includes a written note, phone call, or email to the HMS Attendance Clerk or fax 817-744-3438.
If you received a phone call or email stating your student was absent, but he/she was at school:
- View the student’s attendance in Home Access Center (HAC) to determine the period(s) in question. This view is only available on a computer – smart phones will not allow you to see the specific class periods a student was marked absent.
- Students should pick up an Attendance Correction Form in the front office, have it signed, and return it to the attendance office,
- Or the teacher may be contacted by email for clarification, and corrections will be emailed to the attendance clerk.
What do I need to do if my child needs to leave early from school?
A parent or guardian must show his/her driver’s license EVERY time they pick up the student during the school day. Only parents/guardians and emergency contacts can pick students up. If you need to make changes to a student's information, please fill out the Student Information Update Form found in the main office or counseling office.
How do I request homework if my child is absent?
Please communicate with your teachers about your child’s absence(s) so s/he can make up their work. If you are absent for two full days you can put in a request before 8:30 am with the front office and you can pick up school work after 3:00 pm.