• When your child is absent from school a parent should call the morning
  of the absence. (Refer to the alpha chart at the bottom of this page for your clerk)
  A parent must follow up by sending a signed note no later than the third school
  day after the absence to get it excused. Emails cannot be accepted to excuse an absence, but we can accept a fax if needed.
• If the student went to a medical professional (doctor/dentist, etc.) while they were out, the doctor’s note should be provided to the clerk upon their return.
• A parent may request homework assignments on the 2nd day of absence by calling in before 10:00am to the main office 469-713-5196.
• Any time a student comes in late or leaves early they MUST sign in/out with their attendance clerk. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. Students are NOT ALLOWED to use their cell phones to contact a parent if they are ill. Students MUST GO THROUGH the NURSE if they become ill at school. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
• When your child has an appointment, send a parent note that morning. They can come to attendance to get the sign out pass in advance. If you did not send a note with your child, come in to the attendance office to sign them out. Allow plenty of time before your appointment to give us proper notice to get a student out of class. Calls will be accepted in emergencies. It is extremely difficult to get students once they have gone to an athletic class that may be at another off campus location during practice. Planning ahead is crucial this year to help you make your appointment on time.

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Marcus High School has implemented an automated phone system called "School Messenger". This system is designed to inform parents of student absences. A call will be placed between 5pm and 8:30pm to the number on file at the school, normally the home phone number. This call will be made if your student has missed all or part of a school day. If you would like to change the "School Messenger" contact number, please call Vicki Chance in attendance.