Attendance
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my student is tardy to school/class?
If your student is running late to school, please remember they ALWAYS have to report to the Front Office before going to class. If they arrive before 8:30 they will receive a tardy pass from the Attendance Office. If they arrive after 8:30 they are absent and will need a written excuse. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student's attendance, please feel free to call anytime. Attendance office hours are 6:45 am to 3:30 pm.
When my child is sick or will be absent from school do I need to call in?
Randle Elementary School does not require you to call in or notify in advance. Unless the student's absence will be more than 3 days. If your student is expected to be absent more than 3 days - please email the Front Office Clerk Katelyn.bullmaster@lcisd.org.
Do I need to send a note?
Yes, notes are required explaining any partial or full day absence. Notes are due within FIVE (5) days from the absence.
A parent note will suffice if you do not think the illness warrants a visit to the doctor (Parents are allowed 5 written notes per semester).
Parent notes MUST include the students first and last name and teacher name. If your student does see their doctor, please bring the original "Return to School" note from the doctor.
If your student is not sick but misses school for other documented purposes, official documents are required to excuse the absence, such as original court documents excusing student from school, signed by the court clerk, religious leaders, etc. (Please refer to the Attendance Policy in the Secondary Student Handbook for specifics).
What if I know in advance that my child will be out of school?
We have a pre-arranged absence form available in the attendance office.This form is only needed if your student is missing 3 or more days, and should be filled out in advance of your student's anticipated absence from school. Please note that while we appreciate the notification prior to their absence, these do still count against them in accordance with the state law requiring students attend 90% of the days each class is offered. Questions regarding loss of credit should be directed to your student's administrator.
What if I forget a note?
You have FIVE school days to bring notes in to the attendance office. You may email a photocopy of the doctor's note to the attendance clerk. This note must be on the medical's professional letter or "Return to School" notice from the doctor's office. If you need to keep the original document for any reason, present the original to us and we will make the copy for our files. When a student reaches six absences per semester, the parent will receive written notification of absences. After reaching the maximum number of allowable absences in the semester, parent(s) will be notified by letter of the student's attendance record and the possible consequences for his/her absences.
What is the procedure if my child needs to be picked up early?
In the event that you are picking up your student early, you will need to come into the lobby and sign them out. Please note, latest pick up time is 2:00pm. We will NOT allow a student to be signed out after 2:00pm.
++Please be prepared to show a valid State Issued Photo ID; this is LCISD policy and we enforce it at Randle Elementary School.
How late can I pick up my student?
We will only call students out of class before 2:00 pm. The afternoons get very busy, and many times your students are outside or in other areas where they are not easily notified. Please let us know as early as possible if you are picking up your student. We will NOT allow a student to be signed out after 2:00 pm.
Can I send in someone other than myself to pick up my student?
We will not release students to anyone other than those listed on the Emergency Contact card. If you are unsure who is on your list, please feel free to call us. If you want to update the list, you may do so by calling our campus or logging into your Parent Portal in Skyward. Any special situations need to be arranged in advance.
*We WILL NOT allow a student to be signed out after 2:00pm.