Important Attendance Information for Parents

Regular attendance is critical to learning in the classroom. When your child is absent from school, please note the following important reminders:

If a student must miss school for a legitimate and excusable reason, as the Parent/Student Handbook states, the student’s parent/guardian must submit an excuse in writing that states the reason for each absence and is signed by the parent/guardian or healthcare professional. The excuse should be submitted to the school immediately upon the student's return within 48 hours from when the student returns to school.

What to do when your ELEMENTARY or MIDDLE SCHOOL child is absent

Elementary & Middle School Attendance Flyer

Inform the school within 48 hours to mark the absence as excused using one of these options:

  • Fill out the online absence form at humbleisd.net/attendancecontacts -or-

  • Email the campus attendance office -or-

  • Send in a paper note, or take a photo with your phone and send it to the attendance office -or-

  • Call the school’s attendance office

For medical or dental appointments:

  • Get a note at the appointment and upload it into the online absence form at humbleisd.net/attendancecontacts -or- 

  • Turn it in to the attendance office within 48 hours.

Did You Know?
Dated health care appointment notes allow the school to mark your child present if they attended any part of the school day, such as before or after their appointment.

When students stay in school until 10 a.m. (Elementary) or 10:40 a.m. (Middle School), it ensures the school receives full funding for the day. Your support in ensuring your child’s attendance not only helps them academically, but also boosts the school’s success. 

Thank you for partnering with us to provide the best educational experience for our students.


What to do when your HIGH SCHOOL child is absent

High School Attendance Flyer

Inform the school within 48 hours to mark the absence as excused using one of these options:

  • Fill out the online absence form at humbleisd.net/attendancecontacts -or-

  • Email the campus attendance office -or-

  • Send in a paper note to the attendance office -or-

  • Call the school’s attendance office

For medical or dental appointments:

Dated health care appointment notes allow the school to mark your child present if they attended any part of the school day, such as before or after their appointment.

For obtaining a driver’s license or permit

  • Obtain a dated note from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Juniors & Seniors

  • For a college visit (up to 2 days), obtain a dated note from the college.

  • For a workplace visit for career investigation (up to 2 days), obtain a dated note from the workplace visited.

Did You Know?
When students stay in school until 10:40 a.m., it ensures the school receives full funding for the day. Your support in ensuring your child’s attendance not only helps them academically, but also boosts the school’s success.

Thank you for partnering with us to provide the best educational experience for our students.


You can find more information concerning Attendance Regulations and Policies in the Parent/Student Handbook on pages 11-17.

Helpful Tips for Parents

  1. Try to schedule doctor appointments after school or during release times.

  2. If your child does have a routine doctor appointment during the school day, plan for them to attend school before or after the appointment. When your child attends school for any part of the day of the appointment and returns with a note from the doctor, the state will consider them present for attendance purposes for that day.

  3. If your child is required to attend court, please make sure they turn in documentation from the court stating that they were there. The state will consider them present for attendance purposes for that day.

  4. Make sure we have your correct email address on our records. We have an automated system that picks up any unexcused absences and sends out an email alerting you of the unexcused absence. This is usually run daily.

  5. You can keep track of your child's attendance and grades by signing in to Home Access Center (HAC).