Attendance Policy Reminder
Each school’s responsibility is to record attendance for each student. A lawful or excused absence is considered under the following circumstances:
- Illness of student or student’s child
- Death in immediate family
- Observance of a religious holiday
- State emergency or hazardous weather conditions
- Court summons
- Suspension
- Work approved or sponsored by the school
- Failure of MCPS authorized transportation to eligible students
Any absences for reasons other than those specified above are considered unexcused or unlawful unless permitted at the discretion of the principal/designee. Normally, absences for travel are not lawful or excused.