Green B. Trimble Technical High School
Attendance Office
Attendance Clerks- Mrs. Meza (A-L) & Mrs. De Luna (M-Z)
Our attendance clerks would like to share some important reminders about attendance at the high school level. Unlike elementary and middle school, every single class period counts toward both your child’s attendance record and their academic credit. That’s why it’s so important that students are in class consistently.
Whenever possible, we encourage families to schedule medical appointments in a way that allows students to attend part of the school day, before or after their appointment, so that their attendance is not heavily impacted. If you ever notice that your child has been marked absent in error, please reach out directly to their teacher so the correction can be made quickly.
We all know that showing up is half the battle, and when students are present, they set themselves up for success, not just in grades, but in building the habits that carry into college, career, and life. Consistent attendance sends a powerful message: that education matters, and that every class, every day, makes a difference.
Gissell Meza, Attendance Clerk (A-L)
Email: Gissell.Meza@fwisd.org
Phone: 817-815-2509
Ana De Luna, Attendance Clerk (M-Z)
Email: Ana.Deluna@fwisd.org
Phone: 817-815-2508
Submitting an absence note:
If a student is absent for whole or part of the day, it is required that parents/guardians submit one of the accepted notes below to the attendance office of the student's school within five (5) days of their absence(s). Notes can also be uploaded into Focus via the Parent Portal. If not received within five days, the absence will be unexcused.
Accepted Notes:
- Medical Note
- Court Note
- Official note for observance of religious holy days
- Verification of college visit.
- Verification of Department of Motor Vehicle visit.
- Parent note with the following information:
- Student Name
- Student ID number
- Date the note is written
- Date of absence
- Reason for absence
- Parent/guardian name
- Parent/guardian phone number
- Parent/guardian signature
What the law says:
Compulsory Attendance
Student attendance is compulsory in Texas. All students enrolled in public schools are required to attend schools. This applies to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.
Link to policy: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1101&code=FEA#legalTabContent
90 Percent Rule
In order for a student to receive credit or a final grade for a class, the student must attend class 90% of the days the student is enrolled. All absences, excused and unexcused, count against the 90 percent.
Link to policy: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1101&code=FEC#legalTabContent
What type of absences may be excused?
- Child’s illness or injury
- Family emergency with administrator approval
- Death of a family member
- Doctor or dental appointments they cannot be scheduled outside of school hours
- Religious holy days
- Court appearances
- College visits (Juniors and Seniors only – 2 visits per year)
- Department of Motor Vehicle appointments (1 to obtain Learner’s Permit and 1 to obtain Driver’s License)
- Department of Family Protective Services appointments
Form A-3: Attendance Petition
Students who fail to meet the 90% attendance requirement in one or more classes, as outlined in Section 25.092 of the Texas Education Code, must submit a petition to the attendance committee if extenuating circumstances exist. The petition form must be completed in full and signed. Until the attendance committee reaches a decision, the student is required to participate in attendance restoration.