Attendance Policies & Procedures

Attendance Secretary

Ms. Rosa D Mejia Guerrero

Rosa_D_MejiaGuerrero@mcpsmd.org

 

Absence

When a student is absent for all or part of a school day, a parent or guardian must report the absence in writing or email (a note doesn’t mean the absence is excused). It is not necessary to call. The absence note or email must be sent by a parent or guardian to the attendance secretary within three school days after the student returns to school. Otherwise, the absence will be considered unexcused. If you prefer to email, message should include the following:

  • Student Name
  • ID Number
  • Grade
  • Correct Dates of Absence and/or period(s)
  • Specific Reason for the Absence 
  • Parent/Guardian daytime telephone number
  • Parent/Guardian signature
  • A doctor’s note for absences greater than three days

Have your student make up missed work. Students should communicate with their teachers to obtain missed assignment instructions.

 

Early Departure 

Email to the attendance secretary in advance for all planned early dismissals (e.g. a dentist appointment).  In an email, be sure to include:

  • Student Name
  • ID Number
  • Grade
  • Date & time of dismissal
  • Whether the student is driving or will be picked up
  • Specific Reason for leaving (‘family emergency’ is too vague)
  • Parent/Guardian daytime telephone number
  • Parent/Guardian signature

 

Board Policy 

See Montgomery County Public Schools Regulation, JEA-RA, Student Attendance for more information.