Ronny Crownover Middle School

Denton ISD Attendance Information http://www.dentonisd.org/attendancematters

Crownover Attendance Office: Sandra Ibarra at sibarra@dentonisd.org

Enduring our students are given every opportunity to be successful is a key component of Crownover Middle School. Thus, attendance and timeliness are of the utmost importance. Students should make every effort to be prompt and present, so all of our students can reach their fullest potential.

                                                School begins promptly at 8:15am and ends at 3:35pm.             

Absent from School:

1. You may submit an absence form online using the link https://forms.dentonisd.org/Forms/absence-note, by going to Crownover webpage and clicking on Absences, or by scanning the QR code. A note must be entered within 3 schooldays of the student returning to campus.
2. Denton ISD will allow 5 parent notes per semester, any additional absences will require proper documentation such as medical, court, etc. Just because you submit a parent’s note does not mean the absence will be considered an excused absence. Unfortunately, TRAVEL, FAMILY EMERGENCY, OR PERSONAL ARE NOT CONSIDERED EXCUSABLE PER DISTRICT AND STATE STANDARDS. Needing more information on what is considered excused vs. unexcused absence? Please visit www.dentonisd.org/attendancematters  to find out more information on attendance policies.
3. Medical documentation can be received at any time. If the student was signed in/out for a part of the school day to see a doctor, we must have the doctor’s note. If the student has missed five consecutive school days due to illness or injury, a physician’s note must be provided to excuse the absence. You should also notify your child’s teacher, via email. For ongoing health issues, contact the school nurse and your student’s Assistant Principal.
4. A phone call is NOT an acceptable way of reporting an absence.

Late to School:

1. Students arriving late to school must report directly to the front office, sing in and receive a pass to enter class.
2. And excused tardy is given for illness with a note from parent/guardian or medical/dental appointment. Late school buses are not considered tardy.
3. An unexcused tardy is given for a missed bus, heavy traffic, oversleeping, or a reason which if unconfirmed by parent/guardian.
4. A phone call is NOT an acceptable form of reporting late.
5. Students are to be in their classrooms/seats when the bell rings to begin the class period. Excessive tardiness may result in loss of tickets or detention. Habitual tardiness may result in other disciplinary action.

Early Release from School by parents:

1. Parents must come into the office and provide proper identification to sign out their student. Students must sign in at the front office upon their return and receive a pass to class.
2. Students will not be called down early for an appointment. They will not be released from class until the parent/guardian has arrived.
3. Students who leave school without checking out properly will be marked unexcused and may face disciplinary action.

If you have additional questions regarding ATTENDANCE, please visit www.dentionisd.org.attendancematters

Please scan the QR code to enter school notes.