Aniuzka Biddle, Parent Support Specialist
Aniuzka Biddle, Parent Support Specialist
aniuzka.biddle@austinisd.org
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PARENT HANDBOOK
PARENT HANDBOOK
At Linder Elementary, we firmly believe in the power of partnership between our school and our parents and families. They are not just our number one ally, but also our greatest resource and our students' number one fans. We deeply appreciate and understand the commitment they have to our school and the community.
We recognize that our students' success is heavily dependent on the care and support provided by their families each and every day. Through their unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and love, our parents and families play a crucial role in ensuring that our students' needs are met and that they have a solid foundation for growth.
At Linder, we value the collaboration between our school and families, understanding that it takes a collective effort to truly make a difference in our students' lives. We appreciate the trust that parents and families place in us and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
To assist us all on this journey of helping one another develop lifelong learners, who are not just the future but also the heart of our community, we provide a range of resources. From workshops and informational sessions to online tools and support networks, we aim to empower parents and families with the knowledge and tools they need to support their children's education and overall growth.
We believe that by working together, we can create a strong bond between school and home, fostering an environment where our students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The partnership between our school, parents, and families is a vital force that shapes our students' lives and paves the way for their bright future.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our school parents and families for their unwavering commitment, love, and support. Together, let's embark on this journey of building lifelong learners, shaping our future, and strengthening our community all while utilizing the following resources.
Report An Absence
Report An Absence
Parent/guardian should complete the “Report an Absence” form provided by their campus and any documentation should be submitted as soon as possible (recommended within 48 hours after the absence has occurred). Documentation must support the reason for the absence to be coded correctly.
Austin ISD is required to submit its attendance to the Texas Education Agency reflecting student attendance at a specific time each day. Please try to schedule appointments for your student after school, but if that is too difficult, try and schedule medical appointments after 10:30 AM.
Note: Phone calls are not required to report an absence in advance, per policy we can’t address absences in advance. Phone calls also cannot count as documentation.
You will receive an automated phone call/text/email from AISD that your student was absent.
Your student’s campus, CANNOT accept phone calls or voicemail messages as documentation for a student's absence.
Parent/guardian notes may be used to excuse a total of 8 absences for the school year. If exceeding 8 parent/guardian notes, parent/guardian encouraged to communicate with your campus principal to discuss the reason(s) for absences and whether future parent/guardian notes will be accepted.
Do not falsify documentation. Falsifying documents is a criminal offense. Penalties for falsifying medical records in the state of Texas is a misdemeanor, a sentence up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4000. Penalties for tampering with government records can range from a misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony offense; up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Excessive absences may result in a violation of compulsory attendance laws* and the Student Code of Conduct. Such violations may result in the loss of course/grade credit, court action, and/or monetary fines. 10 to 20 consecutive full-day unexcused absences can lead to withdrawal of your student and filing of “Parent Contributing to Nonattendance.”
*The Texas Compulsory Attendance Law indicates that a child who is required to attend school, must attend school each school day for the entire period the program of instruction is provided. If a student is absent from school on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six month period, or on 3 or more days or parts of days within a four week period- the parent is subject to prosecution for "parent contributing to nonattendance" and the student is subject to prosecution for "failure to attend school."
Visit our FAQ page for additional Attendance Information.
Reporte Una Ausencia
Reporte Una Ausencia
El padre de familia o tutor legal debe completar el formulario "Reportar una ausencia" proporcionado por su escuela y cualquier documentación debe enviarse lo antes posible (se recomienda hacerlo dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la ausencia). La documentación debe indicar el motivo de la ausencia para que se codifique correctamente.
El Austin ISD está obligado a presentar su asistencia a la Agencia de Educación de Texas que refleje la asistencia de los estudiantes a una hora específica cada día. Por favor, trate de programar citas para su hijo después de la escuela, pero si eso es demasiado difícil, trate de programar citas médicas después de las 10:30 a.m.
Nota: Las llamadas telefónicas no son necesarias para informar sobre una ausencia por adelantado, según la norma no podemos abordar las ausencias por adelantado. Las llamadas telefónicas tampoco pueden contar como documentación.
Recibirá una llamada telefónica automatizada/texto /correo electrónico del AISD de que su hijo estuvo ausente.
La escuela de su hijo NO PUEDE aceptar llamadas telefónicas o mensajes de voz como documentación para la ausencia de un estudiante.
Las notas de los padres de familia o tutores legales se pueden usar para justificar un total de 8 ausencias durante el año escolar. Si excede las 8 notas de los padres de familia o tutores legales, se recomienda que los mismos se comuniquen con el director de su escuela para discutir las razones de las ausencias y si se aceptarán futuras notas de los padres de familia o tutores legales.
No falsifique documentación. La falsificación de documentos es un delito penal. Las sanciones por falsificar registros médicos en el estado de Texas constituyen un delito menor, una sentencia de hasta un año de cárcel y una multa de hasta $4000. Las sanciones por manipular los registros del gobierno pueden variar desde un delito menor hasta un delito grave de segundo grado; hasta 20 años de prisión y una multa de hasta $10,000.
Las ausencias excesivas pueden resultar en una violación de las leyes de asistencia obligatoria* y del Código de Conducta Estudiantil. Tales violaciones pueden resultar en la pérdida de crédito de curso/grado, acción judicial y/o multas monetarias. De 10 a 20 ausencias injustificadas consecutivas de un día completo pueden llevar al retiro de su hijo y la presentación de una demanda de "Padre que contribuye a la inasistencia".
*La Ley de Asistencia Obligatoria de Texas indica que un niño que debe asistir a la escuela, debe asistir a la escuela cada día escolar durante todo el período en que se imparte el programa de instrucción. Si un estudiante está ausente de la escuela durante 10 o más días o partes de días dentro de un período de seis meses, o durante 3 o más días o partes de días dentro de un período de cuatro semanas, el padre está sujeto a enjuiciamiento por "Padre que contribuye a la inasistencia" y el estudiante está sujeto a enjuiciamiento por "no asistir a la escuela".
Visite nuestra página de preguntas frecuentes para obtener información adicional sobre la asistencia.
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