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Attendance
Absences from School
School attendance is an important part of student success and achievement. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student's mastery of academic skills; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.
Excused Absences
With documentation, the following are considered legitimate reasons for excused absences:
* Personal Illness
* Illness or death in the immediate family
* Medical or dental appointments
On the day of an Absence
Please call the school to notify the office when your student will be absent.
After an Absence
Upon returning to school after an absence, the student must bring a note signed by the parent or guardian that describes the reason for the absence.
Excessive Absences
A court of law may impose penalties against both the student and his or her parents if a school-aged student is deliberately not attending school. A complaint against the parent may be filed in court if the student:
* Is absent from school on ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, or
* Is absent on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period.
If a student has established a questionable pattern of absences, the attendance committee can require a physician's or clinic's statement of illness after a single day's absence.
If there is a question concerning whether or not an absence is acceptable, please call the school office at (830) 257-2209.
TARDIES
Our expectation for all students is that they arrive to school by First Bell 7:35 a.m. and no later than the Tardy Bell at 7:45am.
This allows our students extra time to put away supplies and start the day unhurried.
Being on time:
- Teaches the student responsibility
- Eliminates unnecessary class disruptions
- Allows the teacher to begin instruction immediately with no loss of time
The tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. Students will be counted tardy if they are not in their classroom by 7:45 a.m. Students who are consistently tardy will be assigned to make up the loss of educational time from 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES Q&A
Q: If my child arrives at 10:01 a.m., will he be counted absent:
A: Yes, the student was not present at school by 10:00 a.m.
Q: If my child arrives after 10:00 a.m. with a medical note verifying that he was at an appointment, will he be counted absent?
A: No, since you provided a medical note, your child's absences will be considered "Medical" and will not be applied to the tardy policy.
Q: If my child arrives at 8:30 a.m. due to oversleeping will he be counted tardy?
A: Yes, this is considered a tardy and will be applied to the tardy policy.
Q: Do I have to provide a note for all absences:
A: Yes, a note is necessary in order for the absence to be considered excused.
Q: If my child is eating breakfast in the cafeteria when the 7:45 a.m. bell rings, will he be counted tardy?
A: Yes, this is considered a tardy because the student is not in their classroom at 7:45 a.m.
Q: How do I report an absence?
A: Call the office on the day of an absences at (830) 257-2209, and send a note with the student upon return to school.
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Skyward
Skyward Family Access
Skyward Family Access
Skyward Family Access is your connection to your child's education at Kerrville ISD. This secure online portal gives parents and guardians convenient access to grades, attendance, class schedules, assignments, report cards, and other important student information.
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ManualdelEstudianteTally26-27.pdf
Si tiene dificultades para acceder a la información de este documento debido a una discapacidad, comuníquese con Lynn Paulo, Directora de Educación Especial, al 830-257-2203.
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FAQs
Q: What do I do if my child forgot something at school?
A: You may come back to school to get it, before 4:00 pm. Please stop in the office before going up to the classroom.
Q: If my child forgot something at home, how do I get it to them?
A: Bring the item to the office and the student will be called down to pick it up. Please make sure your child's name is on it.
Q: What do I do if my child is going to be absent?
A: Call the office to report the absence. The attendance clerk is here by 7:15 each morning and can take the call. In the event that no on is available to answer the phone, please leave a message.
Q: What do I do if my child is going to be tardy?
A: Notify the office, so that the teacher can be informed. When you arrive at school, please have your child check in at the office. He/She will be given a tardy slip to take to their teacher.
Q: What do I do if I need to pick up my child early?
A: Notify the office when you are on the way and your child will be called down to the office to wait for you. You will need to come in to the office to get the. For security reasons, we must see you before your child can leave.
Q: What do if the person that is picking up my child is not listed on the registration card as allowed to pick up?
A: Call the office or come in to the office to add that person to the approved pick up list. The the person that picks them up will need to bring their drivers license to be scanned.
Q: What do I do if I need to change my child's going home instructions?
A: Please call the office by 2:30 pm to inform them of the change. Due to the commotion that takes place at dismissal time, if you call the after 2:30 pm, we can not guarantee that instruction will be relayed to your child.
Q: What happens if my child forgets their lunch?
A: If you will bring the lunch to the office, your child will be called down to pick it up. Please make sure their name is on it. If you are not bringing the lunch let the office know so your child can get a cafeteria tray.
Q: How can I find out how much money is my child's lunch account?
A: If you have signed up to have skyward access, you may check their account balance online. If you do not have access to skyward, call the office and they can look up the balance for you.
Q: My child lost a jacket, where is lost and found.
A: There is a large box near the gym where all lost items are placed. Please check in at the office and then you may go and look.
Q: If my child misses school, how can I get their make up work?
A: Either call the office to request it, or you may email the teacher. Either way, please call before 1:00 pm so that the work may be gathered.
Q: What should I do if I need to speak with my child's teacher?
A: Call the office to schedule a meeting with the teacher, or email the request to the teacher.
A: You may come back to school to get it, before 4:00 pm. Please stop in the office before going up to the classroom.
Q: If my child forgot something at home, how do I get it to them?
A: Bring the item to the office and the student will be called down to pick it up. Please make sure your child's name is on it.
Q: What do I do if my child is going to be absent?
A: Call the office to report the absence. The attendance clerk is here by 7:15 each morning and can take the call. In the event that no on is available to answer the phone, please leave a message.
Q: What do I do if my child is going to be tardy?
A: Notify the office, so that the teacher can be informed. When you arrive at school, please have your child check in at the office. He/She will be given a tardy slip to take to their teacher.
Q: What do I do if I need to pick up my child early?
A: Notify the office when you are on the way and your child will be called down to the office to wait for you. You will need to come in to the office to get the. For security reasons, we must see you before your child can leave.
Q: What do if the person that is picking up my child is not listed on the registration card as allowed to pick up?
A: Call the office or come in to the office to add that person to the approved pick up list. The the person that picks them up will need to bring their drivers license to be scanned.
Q: What do I do if I need to change my child's going home instructions?
A: Please call the office by 2:30 pm to inform them of the change. Due to the commotion that takes place at dismissal time, if you call the after 2:30 pm, we can not guarantee that instruction will be relayed to your child.
Q: What happens if my child forgets their lunch?
A: If you will bring the lunch to the office, your child will be called down to pick it up. Please make sure their name is on it. If you are not bringing the lunch let the office know so your child can get a cafeteria tray.
Q: How can I find out how much money is my child's lunch account?
A: If you have signed up to have skyward access, you may check their account balance online. If you do not have access to skyward, call the office and they can look up the balance for you.
Q: My child lost a jacket, where is lost and found.
A: There is a large box near the gym where all lost items are placed. Please check in at the office and then you may go and look.
Q: If my child misses school, how can I get their make up work?
A: Either call the office to request it, or you may email the teacher. Either way, please call before 1:00 pm so that the work may be gathered.
Q: What should I do if I need to speak with my child's teacher?
A: Call the office to schedule a meeting with the teacher, or email the request to the teacher.
Principal's Newsletter
PTO
Tally Elementary PTO
The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of dedicated families, teachers, and staff who work together to support our school community. The PTO helps enrich students’ educational experience by organizing events, funding special programs and resources, and encouraging strong connections between home and school. By joining the PTO, families have the opportunity to stay involved, share ideas, and make a positive impact on our students and school.
2026-2027 PTO Officers
- President: Heather McCain
- Treasurer: Apryll Davis
- Secretary: Cristina Bueche
- 1st Vice President: Brittany Estes
- 2nd Vice President: Claudia Wiggins
- 3rd Vice President: Xavier Loredo
- Library Liaison: Ruth Carlson
- T-Shirts: Amanda Massey
For more information about the Tally PTO leave a message at the Tally front office: 830-257-2222.
JOIN TALLY PTO BY CLICKING HERE
Mission: The mission and purpose of the Fred H. Tally Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is to provide a vital link between parents, students, teachers and staff, and the school district to help improve the quality of our children’s educational experience. In addition, to undertake worthwhile activities, projects and fundraisers encouraging parent and community involvement, that directly benefit the students and staff of Fred H. Tally Elementary School.
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
All information regarding drop off and pick up procedures are designed to ensure the safest environment for our students, staff, and families. Please adhere to these procedures so we can continue working together to provide the best school experiences for your child.
Your child may arrive at school by walking, riding a bike, riding in a car, by car pool, or on a KISD bus depending upon the location of your home.
AM and PM Bus Riders: Buses will drop off and pick up students in the front loop.
Before school drop off: (AM)
Car riders:
- All car riders will drop off at the front entrance to DES.
- The right lane, closest to the school, is for drop off ONLY. Please pull forward and allow for the student to exit on the passenger side ONLY.
- The far-left lane is reserved parking for those who need to conduct school business with Administration, the Nurse, or a child’s teacher.
- No one should be entering the Staff Parking Lot to drop off a student. Staff members are arriving to school and this causes congestion in the parking lot.
- Please exercise care, reduce speed, and pay attention to the employees/Crossing Guard directing traffic to allow students to safely cross at the crosswalk. Yield the right of way to pedestrians within any marked crosswalk. All pedestrians must use the crosswalk when crossing. Law prohibits the stopping or parking of any vehicle in a crosswalk.
- For the safety of everyone, please use the Crosswalk when crossing traffic.
- NO DROP OFFS at the Annex or the Staff Parking Lot; use the single entrance in front of DES, ONLY!
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
You will be asked to notify your child’s teacher regarding his/her usual method of getting home from school during Meet the Teacher. Students often become frightened or confused when parents are late or make frequent changes in pick-up plans. If you need to make a change in how your child will get home, please contact the front office before 2:00 p.m. To help with a smooth dismissal process, if you need to pick up your student early for an appointment, we ask that you do this by 2:30 p.m. Unless notified, the teacher will follow the normal routine for your child.
Car Riders:
- First – 5th grade students will be staged in the gym and released to the DES loop outside the gym on Olympic Drive once called. No left turn is allowed from Singing Wind to enter the line on Olympic. No right turn is allowed coming south on Olympic into the loop. It is important that the exit for the Car Loop as well as the crosswalk is not blocked to help with walker and traffic flow.
- KINDER ONLY (and any Siblings of Kinder students) will be picked up in front of the school.
- Once the car pickup line begins to move, please move towards the center of the lane, away from the curb, to allow traffic to pass on the right.
- Please have your child’s name card clearly visible until your student(s) are loaded.
- Please plan to have your child load the vehicle on the PASSENGER side of the vehicle.
- Please remain in your vehicles at all times.
Walkers:
Students who are walkers will have to walk off campus using one of the two crosswalks that go either direction on Singing Wind Drive. Due to limited parking space, walking to a parent parked on campus WILL NOT be an option. We have also been asked to not park in the parking lots of either church.
Buses:
School bus services are made available to students who live two or more miles from the assigned school as measured by the shortest route that may be traveled on public roads from the student’s home to his/ her school. This is a state regulation and school district policy. Students must also reside in the district and in the attendance area of the school. If you have any questions as to whether your child is eligible for bus transportation or about a bus route, please contact the KISD Transportation Department (830) 257-1333.
After-School Care:
There are several options available for After-School Care. YMCA is offered on the DES campuses, but families must sign up directly with YMCA if interested. We have private day care pick up offered from Happy Jacks and A Child's Place. Students who attend the KROC Center or Children's Ark after school utilize a KISD bus for transportation to their respective facility. The school does not coordinate any after-school care and all families must contact the organizations/day cares options on their own.
