Regular attendance is vital to the quality of a student’s education. Parents are the key to establishing and maintaining punctual, regular attendance habits. Please refer to the Student Handbook for information about attendance, excused and unexcused absences, approved field trips and the time frame for submitting absence information to the Attendance Office.

Attendance Requirements

State law requires a student to attend 90 percent of their class periods. That means a student cannot miss more than 10 percent of the semester days of a given course in order to receive credit. If a student misses more than 10 percent of their days, they must participate in the Credit Recovery program to make up time for the absences over the 10 percent threshold. However, if a student misses over 25 percent of their class days, the student is ineligible to participate in the Credit Recovery Program. Failure to participate in the Credit Recovery Program or being ineligible to do so will result in a loss of credit/NG (No Grade) in that class. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own attendance throughout the semester and making sure that they don't end up missing over 10 percent of their total class days by the end of the semester. Every attendance committee meeting, conservatory directors will be given a list of their students' attendance to aid in counseling them about their attendance.

Attendance Notes

Attendance notes can be emailed to lhinkson@hisd.com or hfontenot@hisd.com. When your student is absent, while we appreciate a telephone call, we must receive a written note or email from a parent/guardian for the absence to be excused.   If your student went to a healthcare professional, court appearance, immigration appointment, college visit, or to obtain a driver's permit/license, valid documentation is required.  Documentation for all absences is required within three (3) days of returning to school.

College Visits

Juniors and Seniors are allowed two (2) college visits per school year by the State of Texas.  For a college visit to be allowed, we MUST receive a letter from the college, on their letterhead, that includes the student’s name, date of the visit and be signed by a college official. Please have your student come to the attendance office to pick up a College day Form that will need to be signed by their teachers showing they are in good standing before they miss school for the visit.

For more information on Hallsville High School attendance requirements and information, contact:

• Lauren Hinkson lhinkson@hisd.com 903-668-5980 ext. 4034
• Holly Fontenot hfontenot@hisd.com 903-668-5980 ext. 4035

Whether you are entering our school as a ninth grader or coming in as a transfer student, this course guide will assist you in mapping out your four year plan and creating a schedule for the upcoming school year. The classes you take at Hallsville High School are very important as they play a major role in preparing you for college, technical school, the military, or life beyond high school. HHS maintains a wide range of offerings that will help you not only strengthen your academics, but also discover your passion. We are proud of the courses described in this guide and feel confident that we represent the very best of what a high school can offer.

It is our goal to help meet the needs of every student. You will be surrounded by caring professionals committed to helping you succeed in your academic endeavors. We expect all students to do their best and take advantage of available opportunities. In the coming weeks, we encourage you to review this document in detail in order to make decisions that help you to achieve your dreams and goals.

To learn more about our Course Guides, click here.

Our highest priority at Hallsville ISD is to ensure that students are safe and secure at school. Our primary objective is to give students exceptional educational opportunities that prepare them for college entrance, 21st Century careers, and active participation as responsible citizens in our community.  Our Board, Superintendent, and academic leaders guide our schools to attain those goals for greater success.

There are a multitude of successes that are going on at each campus every day in our school community.  Students are growing and excelling academically. Our teachers go above and beyond to create learning environments where students thrive.

Check out our Student Resources page here.

Students who wish to drive to school must complete and receive a parking permit. Download relevant information and the application for a permit at this link.