Parents or guardians must submit an excuse explaining the reason and date for the absence. Excuses may be submitted as a doctor’s excuse or written note to teacher. Excuses must be received within 5 days of your child’s return.
A letter will be mailed to the parent, guardian, or person having charge or control of the student to notify them if a student has 5, 7, or 10 unexcused absences, and stating the possible consequences. After 10 unexcused absences you may be asked to present a physician’s note to excuse future absences or attend a meeting at the school.
Work missed because of an excused absence must be made up within the length of time the student was absent. For unexcused absences, teachers are not expected to give make-up work assignments. Make up work will not be assigned until the student returns from the absence.
GCPS Attendance Protocols