Attendance Expectations

School attendance is being physically present or virtually connected during scheduled direct instruction. Regular and on time school attendance is an important factor in a student's academic success. School attendance also helps students with socialization, becoming engaged with their peer groups, and enhances their sense of belonging to our school community and prepares them for a bright future. We encourage parents to schedule vacations, trips, outings, etc. during non-school days to minimize their student's absences. Please visit our district calendar to review vacation and teacher workdays.

Student Absences

To ensure all excused absences enumerated in Chesapeake Public Schools Policy are properly documented, the parent/guardian should use the electronic “Report Absence” button in ParentVue to report current and future absences, as well as tardies. School Board Policy 9-13 outlines legitimate excuses for absence or tardiness. Parents/Guardians must send a written note every time his/her student is absent from school within 4 days of his/her return to school. See 🌐Va. Code § 22.1-254