Health Science Truancy Policy
Purpose:
Truancy is defined as leaving the observation site without direct permission from the Health
Science Instructor or unapproved absences at the observation site.
A student may not leave the observation site unless authorization has been received from the home campus, and the
Health Science Instructor has been notified of early release. Reasons for leaving the observation site must be
approved by the instructor prior to leaving.
In the event that a student is considered truant, the student’s Assistant Principal will be notified immediately and
disciplinary actions will begin. Consistent disregard of the truancy policy will result in the student being removed from
hospital rotations. All disciplinary actions become a permanent part of their school record.
Reference:
TEA Code Chapter 37
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Denton ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education or providing access to benefits of
education services, activities and program, including vocation programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended: Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Inquiries
regarding these policies should be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resources (940) 369-0000.