A parent must provide an explanation for any absence upon the student’s arrival or return to school. The student or parent (via email) must submit a note signed by the parent. The campus may accept a phone call from the parent but reserves the right to require a written note.

A note signed by the student will not be accepted unless the student is age 18 or older or is an emancipated minor under state law.

The campus will document in its attendance records whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Please contact your campus attendance clerk with any questions and/or to submit a note.

ATTENDANCE FAQ

DID YOU KNOW THAT MISSING TWO SCHOOL DAYS EACH MONTH IS CONSIDERED BEING CHRONICALLY ABSENT?

Attendance: Why is it important? This is a chart displaying the importance of attendance

FISD Mid-Year ADA Progress Report

Celebrating Growth and Encouraging Strong Attendance

District-Wide Highlights

District Average ADA: 95.8%
Top Performing Weeks: Late February and early March (multiple campuses exceeding 96%)
Goal: Maintain or exceed 96% ADA for the remainder of the year

Campus-by-Campus Snapshot

Friendswood High School (FHS)
Mid-Year ADA: 95.3%

Friendswood Junior High (FJH)
Mid-Year ADA: 95.6%

Bales Intermediate
Mid-Year ADA: 96.1%

Westwood Elementary
Mid-Year ADA: 96.4%

Windsong Elementary
Mid-Year ADA: 96.7%

Cline Elementary
Mid-Year ADA: 96.5%

Let’s Finish Strong

As we enter the final stretch of the year, we encourage families to keep prioritizing attendance. Every day counts—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Did you know? Missing just 2 days a month adds up to 18 days a year—nearly 10% of the school year!

#EveryDayCounts #FISDAttendance