In May of 2023, Senate Bill 68 was passed allowing students to have up to two excused absences to visit a professional’s workplace for a career investigation day. The absences work just like a college visit day where students must bring documentation that they attended a job shadow at a person’s place of employment. Information regarding this bill can be found HERE.
This opportunity has been named “Groundhog Job Shadow Day” and is celebrated and recognized on February 2 of every year. More information about this can be found HERE.
However, students can go and visit professionals on any other school day; but documentation will need to be submitted and turned in within 3 days of the missed school day.
Must submit a simple letter (usually on company letterhead) that includes the following:
Date of job shadowing
Location - job shadow site
The job or professional the student observed
**These must be turned in within three days of the absence to your alpha pod in order for this absence to be excused.**
If you have any questions, please contact: brennawilliamson@tomballisd.net.