• A parent or doctor’s note is required for ANY absence that is not school-related within 3 days of returning to school. 

• If you’re running late, we still want your child here! Every minute of learning is essential.  

• If your child has a healthcare appointment (not related to a contagious illness), bring them before or after when possible.  This is a temporary absence and is EXEMPT from the 90% rule. 

Texas law requires that students in grades K-12 must attend class for 90 percent of the time to receive credit or a final grade. If the student doesn’t meet this requirement, an attendance committee may grant the student credit or a final grade, depending on the circumstances.

Exempt from 90% rule

All Grade Levels

• Religious Holy Day

• Required Court Appearance

• Activities Related to US Citizenship

• Documented Health Care Appointments (must attend school a portion of the same day as the appointment)

• Students in the Conservatorship of the State

• Students of Military Families

Secondary Grade Levels

• College Visit (11th & 12th Grade Only)

• Students Pursuing Enlistment in the Armed Services

• Serving as an Early Voting or Election Clerk

• Sounding Taps at a Funeral

Non Exempt from 90% rule

• Illness *

• Being absent without parental consent or knowledge

• Religious festivals, ceremonies, or other events not celebrated or recognized by the international religious calendar

• Weddings

• Graduations not for the student

• Family reunions

• Haircuts

• Vacations/Cruises

• International Travels

• Leaving campus during class or a lunch period without official permission

• Being in an unauthorized area of the school or campus without permission

• Willfully refusing to attend school

• Oversleeping/Alarm failure

• Needed at home for babysitting, chores, etc.

• Car trouble

• Missing the bus

• Any other absence that is not covered under the law

* If your child is absent due to an illness, the absence is considered nonexempt fromt he 90% rule.  However, this is where communication and documentation is critical.  Submit a parent or a doctor’s note when your child is absent due to illness. If your child frequently complains of headaches, stomachaches, and/or does not feel well, it is advisable to consult your medical provider.  If your child is referred to an attendance committee because they fell below the 90% attendance rule, the documentation you provide will be considered.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How and when do I submit a note?

Snyder ISD requires all students who have been absent from school to submit a parent or doctor’s note explaining their absence within 3 days of returning to school.  Supporting documentation may be requested when necessary. Late documentation will not be accepted.

Documentation may be submitted via: 

• 1. Email 

  • ​Snyder Primary (grades PreK-3) primaryattendance@snyderisd.net

  • Snyder Intermediate (4-5) intermediateattendance@snyderisd.net

  • Snyder Junior High (6-8) jhattendance@snyderisd.net

  • Snyder High School (9-12) shsattendance@snyderisd.net

• 2. Through ParentSquare 

• 3. To the campus attendance office

  
  Late documentation will not be accepted.