Attendance Policies

ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS

School attendance is mandatory in New Mexico. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for classes in order to benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more, and are more successful.

	When a student is absent due to:
	Doctor’s appointment
	Illness
	Death in the family
	Family emergency
	Religious commitment
	Extenuating circumstances, as agreed to by the administration prior to the absence
	Cultural commitments
	Educational Activities (school related)
	Diagnostic testing The parent or guardian is required to call the school office to report the absence. Taos Middle School has a Voice Messaging Service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience - 737-6002. If this is not possible, a written excuse from the parent or guardian must be presented upon return to school in order for the absence to be excused.