Types of Absences:

1. 1. Unexcused Parent contact absence (UPC) - the student does not attend school a day or days and the parent calls or emails and notifies the school that they will not be in attendance within 48 hours from the absence. After 48 hours from the day of the absence, the code will not be changed. The absence still counts in the total number of absences as it relates to credit for a course and state law. It also impacts attendance for exemptions.

2. Unexpected absence (U) - the student does not attend school for a day or days and the parent does not notify the school that the student will not be in attendance. After 48 Hours from the day of the absence, the code will not be changed. The absence still counts in the total number of absences as it relates to credit for a course and state law. it also impacts attendance for exemptions.

3. Doctor (DOC) - the student is absent, and the parent notifies the school and presents the school within 48 hours with a note from the doctor regarding the day or days the student will be absent from school for the specific immediate illness. After 48 hours from the day of the absence, the code will not be changed. Doctor's notes for multiple dates for chronic illnesses will not be accepted. Each doctor's note must correspond with an office visit. The absence still counts in the total number of absences as it relates to credit for a course and state attendance law.

4. Health Care Professional (HCP) - the student is absent for part of the school day to go to an appointment with a health care provider. The parent or student supplies a note from the doctor to the attendance office documenting the appointment time and date. The student is in attendance for part or parts of the school day. The student is then coded HCP and the absence does not count toward the number of absences as it relates to credit for a course and the state attendance law.

5. College Visits (CV) - the student visits a college during a school day. The parent or student returns a completed college visit form (CISD's or the college's) to the attendance office. The student is coded CV, and the absence does not count toward the number of absences as it relates to credit for course and the state attendance law. There is a limit of 2 days per the student's junior and senior year. Additional college visits beyond the 2 allowable days will count in the total number of absences as it relates to the credit for a course and state law. This absence for the 2 days does not impact exemptions.