Regular school attendance is essential and absences from class can result in serious disruption of your student’s education. When students aren't in school, the gap in their learning grows as the curriculum progresses without them and they fall behind their peers. Because of this, it's important for students and parents to avoid any unnecessary absences.

Bastrop ISD Attendance Policy
Student attendance is regulated by Texas law, the Texas Education Code, and Bastrop ISD policies.

• If a student has three or more unexcused absences within a four-week period, a notice will be sent to the parent, as well as a request to meet with the parent to discuss attendance expectations.

• If a student misses 10 or more days or parts of days within a 6-month period the parent is subject to prosecution under Texas Education Code 25.093 and the student is subject to referral to truancy court.

• To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student must attend the class at least 90 percent of the days it is offered.

• Written documentation explaining any student absence is required. A signed note or email from the parent or a doctor must be provided for an absence upon the student’s arrival or return to school.

  • If a student has been absent for more than five consecutive days because of a personal illness, they must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness within three days of returning to school.

Additional information on our attendance policies can be found beginning on page 33 in the 24-25 Student Handbook.

We understand that life happens and absences are to be expected for a variety of reasons. Please note that absences for illness, family bereavement, college visits and school-related activities may be considered excused. In these cases, it is important to submit a parent or doctor's note to your child's campus.

If at any point this year your student begins to struggle with attendance, we encourage you to reach out to your child's teachers or the school for help. If you have any questions regarding your child's attendance, please contact the campus.