Lancaster Middle School - Parent Information

Parent Information

At Lancaster Middle School, we value parental involvement.
There a many ways in which you can become involved.
We invite you to be an active part of your child's education.

Online Security Tips

OCTOBER is
National Cyber
Security Awareness
Month

Everyone can follow simple guidelines to remain safe online.

Install anti-virus software, a firewall, anti-spyware software and update them as necessary.

Create strong password on your electronic communication devices and change them often.

Never give your password to anyone else.

Back up important files

Ignore suspicious e-mails

Never click links in unknown emails

Only open attachments if you are expecting them and know what they contain

These tips have been provided by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) which consists of the Department of Homeland Security and other partners in education. Additional tips can be found at http://www.staysafeonline.info.

Helpful Links

2009-2010 Calendar

Home Access Center

Bus Routes

PTA (Parent Teacher Association)

The PTA is an organization designed to build a closer relationship between the home and the school. Membership is open to all parents. Come and be a part of your child's success.

Home Access Center
The Home Access Center provides a way for parents to stay in touch with their child's academic progress. This tool enables parents and guardians to your child's academic information online. For access, contact Karen Jermany at 972-218-1660.

Unexcused Absence Policy

The Texas Education Code requires that every child attend school. With regards to school attendance, the Texas Family Code states that a student may have no more than 3 unexcused absences or tardies each four weeks and no more than 10 unexcused absences or tardies each six months.

Students who do not attend 90% of the each semester will not receive credit for the class and could fail to be promoted.

The only reasons eligible for consideration as excused absences are:

a. Illness with a written note from parent/guardian given to campus attendance office. The note must be provided within 3 days of the absence for excuse consideration.

b. Doctor or dental appointments with a doctor's note when returning to school.

c. Death in the family

d. Observance of a National Religious Holiday.

e. Extenuating circumstances with prior approval from the building principal.

If you have questions about your child's attendance or the state attendance laws, feel free to call Lancaster Middle School for more information.