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LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Attendance

Tammy Corbell

Attendance Clerk Ext. 1490

  • Every day matters. Every class counts.

    The 90% Attendance Rule

    To receive credit or a final grade in a class, students must attend at least 90% of the days the class is offered. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Refer to Policy FEA for exempt absences.

    Students who fall below 90% attendance may be required to complete a Make-Up Time Plan to regain credit.

    Truancy

    Truancy applies only to unexcused absences. Students with 10 unexcused absences within a six-month period will be referred to Truancy Court.

    When a student returns to school after an absence, the student must submit a note signed by a parent or guardian to the attendance office. Up to five parent notes will be accepted each school year.

    Attendance Pays

    Students with no unexcused absences at the end of each six-week grading period will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes may include Beats headphones, iPads, laptops, and more.

    Students with no unexcused absences for the entire semester will be entered into the grand-prize drawing. Grand prizes may include a Nintendo Switch or VR headset.

    The Gold Standard

    Every day a child is in school is another day they are seen, supported, and given the chance to become who they are meant to be.

    Attendance Questions

    Tammy Corbell, LCMHS Attendance Clerk
    tcorbell@lcmcisd.org

  • Students may earn up to eight semester exam exemptions each semester based on academics, attendance, and behavior.

    Academics: Up to 2 Exemptions

    • Earn one exemption during each of the first two grading periods by maintaining a grade of 75 or higher in every class.

    Attendance: Up to 3 Exemptions

    • Earn one exemption during each grading period by having no more than one unexcused absence. Full-day and partial-day absences are included.

    Behavior: Up to 3 Exemptions

    • Earn one exemption during each grading period by having no ISS or OSS placements.

    Loss of Exemption Eligibility

    • A student assigned to DAEP at any time during the semester will:

      • Forfeit all exemptions previously earned that semester.

      • Become ineligible to earn additional exemptions for the remainder of the semester.

  • Juniors and seniors may use up to two school days each year for college campus visits or recruiting trips. Notify the office, your teachers, and your coaches in advance.

    To have the absence excused:

    1. Get a college visit form from Ms. Corbell, the attendance clerk.
    2. Have a college representative complete the form.
    3. Obtain documentation on college letterhead that includes the student’s name, visit date, and visitor center or tour guide’s name.
    4. Return both documents to Ms. Corbell after the visit.

    Although the visit is excused, it still counts as an absence for exemption purposes.

  • Juniors and seniors may use up to two school days each year for professional workplace visits.

    To have the absence excused:

    1. Get a Career Investigation form from Ms. Corbell, the attendance clerk.
    2. Have the employer complete the form.
    3. Obtain documentation on company letterhead that includes the student’s name, visit date, and mentor’s name.
    4. Return both documents to Ms. Corbell after the visit.

    Job interviews do not qualify as Career Investigation visits. Each visit counts as an excused absence when determining exemption eligibility.

  • Students pursuing enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces or Texas National Guard may receive up to four excused absences for recruitment-related visits.

    To have the absence excused:

    1. Get a military recruitment visit form from Ms. Corbell, the attendance clerk.
    2. Have the military recruiter or official complete and sign the form.
    3. Obtain documentation on military letterhead that includes the student’s name, visit date, and recruiter’s contact information.
    4. Return both documents to Ms. Corbell after the visit.

    Each visit counts as an excused absence when determining exemption eligibility.

  • Students who need a Verification of Enrollment form for a driver’s license or permit should request one from Ms. Corbell in the attendance office. Please request the form in advance to allow time for processing.