Student ID Badges
At Ella Banks Junior High, our students' and staff's safety and security remain a top priority. One important way we maintain a safe environment is through consistently using student ID badges.
- All staff, students, and visitors are required to wear a visible ID badge each day upon entering the building.
- ID badges help us quickly identify who belongs on campus and assist emergency personnel during emergencies.
- Every student will receive a new ID badge on the first day of school.
- Badges must be worn on a lanyard around the neck and kept in good condition. Defaced badges will be taken up, and students will be charged for a replacement.
- Families are encouraged to purchase an extra badge as a backup for the year.
➡️ Reminder: Failure to wear an ID badge will be considered a Dress Code violation.
Skyward Family Access
Family Access is a free service for all Lamar CISD parents/guardians. Use it to view your student’s attendance, grades, schedule, progress, and assignments. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.
For more information and support, visit the Students & Parents section of the LCISD website.
Student Check-Out Procedures
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Regular School Days: The latest check-out is 4:00 PM. Parents must arrive in the lobby before 4:00 PM. After 4:00 PM, students will be released at regular dismissal (4:30 PM).
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Early Release Days: The latest check-out is 12:30 PM. Parents must be inside the building before this time.
Lunch Policies
- Parents may bring lunch for their student only.
- Please do not bring large pizzas or food for multiple students.
- Deliveries from third-party services (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats) are not allowed and will be turned away.
Attendance, Absences & Tardies
Submitting Attendance Notes
- Please email absence and attendance notes directly to Holly Afinowicz at banksattendance@lcisd.org.
- Include: Student full name, grade, ID (if known), date(s) of absence/tardy, reason, and a parent/guardian name and phone number.
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Medical/dental appointments: Attach or send the doctor’s note so the absence/partial day can be coded appropriately.
Arriving Late / Leaving Early
- Students arriving late must check in at the front office with a parent/guardian note or medical note.
- Early pick-ups follow the check-out times listed above; please bring a photo ID.
Excused vs. Unexcused
- Examples of excused reasons include student illness, medical/dental appointments, court, and religious observances (with appropriate documentation).
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Unexcused absences typically include reasons not recognized in district guidelines or without required documentation.
- If no note is received, the absence may be recorded as unexcused.
Tardies
- Please ensure students arrive on time. Repeated tardies may result in campus consequences in line with the LCISD Student Handbook.
- Habitual tardies or absences may trigger additional parent notifications and support plans.
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