Planned Absences of 3 or More Days
An absence notification should be submitted in ParentVue by parent or guardian at least 5 days in advance of any planned absence of 3 or more school days. Parents will receive an email from the school staff stating whether the absences are excused or unexcused.
All absences due to family trips and vacations are considered unexcused per Policy 8140. LCPS encourages scheduling these trips at times that will not require absence from school. The school’s obligation is to encourage good attendance and inform the student and family of anticipated consequences of absence for personal or family business. Accessing LCPS resources and assignments does not equate to being physically present in school for instruction. A student who accrues 15 consecutive absences (excused or unexcused) will be withdrawn per LCPS attendance policies and VA state code 8VAC20-110-130. Upon return, parents/guardians should contact the registrar at the school about the re-enrollment requirements. A new tuberculosis screening may be required.
Please ensure that your student has communicated with their teachers and school counselor, if applicable, to obtain the necessary materials and information for a seamless return to school.
Visit this page for more information about absences and tardies or reach out to our Attendance Secretary, Shannon Phipps (Shannon.Phipps@lcps.org)