Frequently Asked Questions
What if my student is tardy to school/class?
- Late to school: Students must report to the Front Office before going to class.
- Tardy (15 minutes late or less): They will receive a tardy pass from the Attendance Office.
- More than 15 minutes late: This will be considered an absence, and a written excuse will be required.
If you have questions or concerns about attendance, the Attendance Office is available from 8:35 AM to 5:05 PM.
Do I need to call in if my child is sick or will be absent from school?
Roberts Middle School does not require you to call in or notify in advance unless your child will be absent for more than three days.
- For absences longer than three days, please email the Front Office Clerk at [email protected].
What is the procedure if my child needs to be picked up early?
Early Pick-Up Procedure:
- Visit the Front Office: Check in at the Front Office to start the process.
- Fill out the Check-Out Form: Complete the form accurately and submit it.
- Provide Identification: Show a valid state-issued photo ID, as required by LCISD policy.
Important Notes:
- The latest pick-up time is 4:00 PM. Students cannot be signed out after this time.
- Please avoid texting your child unless instructed to do so by the front office staff.
Do I need to send a note for an absence?
Yes, written notes are required for all partial or full-day absences.
- Deadline: Notes must be submitted within five (5) days of the absence.
- Parent Notes: Parents may provide up to five written notes per semester for illnesses that don’t require a doctor’s visit.
- Doctor’s Notes: Bring the original “Return to School” note if your child sees a doctor.
- Other Absences: For non-illness-related absences, provide official documentation (e.g., court documents, religious exemptions). Refer to the Attendance Policy in the Secondary Student Handbook for details.
What if I forget to send a note?
You have five school days to submit the required documentation:
- Email a photo or scanned copy of the doctor’s note to the Attendance Clerk.
- If you need the original document, present it to the school so they can make a copy for their records.
Excessive Absences:
- After six absences in a semester, parents will receive written notification.
- If absences exceed the allowable limit, parents will receive a letter detailing the potential consequences.
What if I know in advance that my child will be absent?
If your child will be out for three or more days, complete a Pre-Arranged Absence Form from the Attendance Office in advance.
Note: While advance notification is appreciated, these absences still count against the state’s 90% attendance requirement. For questions about loss of credit, contact your child’s administrator.
If the school nurse sends my student home, is it considered an absence?
Yes, being sent home by the nurse is still counted as an absence.
- The nurse will notify you if your child becomes ill at school.
- If the nurse determines your child has a fever or is contagious, you will be asked to pick them up.
- You must sign your child out and provide a written excuse for the absence.
Encourage your child to visit the clinic for an assessment before requesting a pick-up.
What if my student has an extended illness or extenuating circumstances?
You may appeal absences for medical reasons or extenuating circumstances.
- Provide original medical notes as documentation.
- The Appeals Process and forms are detailed in the LCISD Secondary Student Handbook and available at the Attendance Office.
Can someone other than me pick up my child?
Students can only be released to individuals listed on the Emergency Contact card.
- Updates: To update your contact list, log in to your Parent Portal in Skyward.
- Special Arrangements: Notify the school in advance for special circumstances.
Phone requests for alternate pick-ups are not accepted.
How late can I pick up my student?
- Students can only be signed out before 4:00 PM.
- After 4:00 PM, the school will not release students due to the busy end-of-day schedule.