Attendance Policy

  • Please be advised of the Coppell ISD attendance policy for all Coppell High School learners:

    For all absences:

    • Send a handwritten note with your child to school within 3 days and include your child's first and last name, dates absent, and an explanation of the reason for the absence (email is not considered a handwritten note)
    • If a note is not provided, the absence will be marked unexcused

    Doctor’s Appointments:

    • Please bring a doctor’s note, not just a handwritten parent's note
    • Your doctor may fax a note to 214-496-6166 addressed to the Attendance office

    Extended Absences:

    • Please notify the teacher and request approval from your learners' Assistant Principal. 
    • Please provide a handwritten note after the absence with your child's first and last name, dates absent, and an explanation of the reason for the absence (email is not considered a handwritten note) 
    • Learners will be responsible for making up work when he/she returns, but work does not have to be provided prior to the leave 
    • If the extended absence is more than 9 consecutive school days, the learner will be withdrawn ON the 10th consecutive school day 

    Please see the Student Handbook for more information on CISD attendance policy and Texas Compulsory Attendance Law.