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Afterschool Programs
Through strengthened partnerships with neighboring organizations and relationships with community members, we offer a range of enriching after school programs. Click the icon to visit their website, or call the number for more information.
Excused Absences FAQs
When it comes to school, students who miss school miss out. They miss out on opportunities to learn, build lasting friendships and develop the skills and attitudes needed to become good citizens and valued employees. There is a very strong connection between student attendance and student performance in school.
What happens when a student misses one day of school, for any reason?
- A student must work twice as hard the next day to catch up on missed information and missed homework. The U.S. Department of Education maintains that for every missed day of school, it takes a student two days to catch up.
- A teacher loses class time by having to teach one student something the entire class was taught the day before, which then affects lesson plans for the next day. This affects the entire class, not just the absent student. Multiply this by a class of 25 over the course of a year and it affects even the highest achievers.
- A school loses funding from the state. This could affect the ability to purchase supplies for the classroom, such as textbooks and updated computer software. Multiply this by 500 students and it could mean the difference between hiring or laying off staff, buying new equipment or funding a new program.
- A community loses valuable resources at a huge cost. Students who miss school challenge our community with immeasurable lost time and countless millions of dollars in human services for “repair work” in areas such as crime, counseling and drugs.
When is an absence excused?
Austin ISD accepts these reasons as excused absences (to meet compulsory attendance requirements):
- Medical: The student has a personal illness, doctor’s appointment or an appointment with a health care professional, and provides a written note.
- Religious holy day: The student is observing a religious holy day.
- Court appearance: The student is involved in court proceedings or is participating in an activity related to those court proceedings.
- College campus visit: A high school junior or senior may visit a college campus two days each year of those years.
- Citizenship activities: The student is engaged in the process to secure U.S. citizenship or is participating in a naturalization ceremony; serves as an election clerk, or participates in a military funeral by playing Taps.
- Military dependent: Student has a parent or legal guardian who is an active duty military member who has been called for deployment, is on leave from, or immediately returned from a combat zone or combat support posting.
- Pre-approved reason: A students may be excused for a temporary absence with prior approval of the child’s principal.
Parent Portal
In AISD, parents are able to access all their student's educational information in one place: the Parent Portal! Access your scholar's attendance and grade records, set preferred communication methods, and more.
Go to my.austinisd.org to access the Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal Account, you can register for one online.
Uniform Policy
The Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Media and Performing Arts Institute requires that all scholars wear uniforms in order to improve student performance, instill self-confidence, decrease socioeconomic tensions, promote decorum, promote school spirit and values, foster self-esteem, increase attendance, limit disciplinary referrals, and enhance school safety. However, the school will honor written requests for exemptions based on religious, medical, or physical needs. (TEX.EDU.CODE § 11.162.)
To a scholar who arrives to school dressed inappropriately or who is not wearing the appropriate uniform, Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Media and Performing Arts Institute will lend a missing item (the uniform, in part or in whole).
We strongly recommend that scholars’ names be written on labels inside clothing. Jewelry must be kept at a minimum. Necklaces must be worn inside the shirt and should not hang outside the shirt. Rings are to be small and simple and no pins or patches can be placed on the clothing. Tattoos, facial jewelry, and body piercings are not allowed and hair may not be dyed an unnatural hair color. Non-uniform items like coats, jackets, sweaters, vests, hats, and scarves may not be worn in the classroom. Students may not wear any additional items that are distracting.
In case of financial hardship, parents may contact the principal or designee by phone, mail, e-mail, or in person to request assistance when financially unable to purchase the standard student uniform. Any student eligible to participate in the national free or reduced price lunch program is eligible to receive assistance with funding for a uniform. Funding for uniform components will be made possible by grants and donations solicited with input from the Austin ISD Office of Innovation and Development, support from our school PTA, the Assistance League of Austin, and generous donations made directly to the school by community organizations and churches, including The Well Community Church and David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Below you will find Primary and Intermediate scholar uniforms, respectively.
Primary Grade Level (PreK, Kinder, 1st, 2nd)
- Polo with Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Logo*
* Item provided by school; free to scholar - Tan Khaki: pants, jumper, shorts, or skirt
- Plain, all black shoes; closed toe, with rubber-soles: Saddle shoes, dress shoes, or all black gym shoes (not high heels)
- Black belt (if belt loops on garment)
- Socks: solid white or navy (no patterns/ no other colors); may include: athletic, knee, or trouser socks
Intermediate Grade Level (3rd, 4th, 5th)
- Plain White Blouse or button-down dress shirt (not a polo)
- Tan Khaki: pants, jumper, shorts, or skirt
- Plain, all black shoes; closed toe, with rubber-soles: Saddle shoes, dress shoes, or all black gym shoes (not high heels)
- Black belt (if belt loops on garment)
- Socks: solid white or navy (no patterns/ no other colors); may include: athletic, knee, or trouser socks
- Navy Blue clip-on tie* (boy or girl variety)
- Navy blue Cardigan* or Navy blue sweater vest or Navy blue blazer
* Item provided by school; free to scholar