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. Please complete the attendance form here for your convenience. 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
Complete the attendance form online or 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.