Why Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance is key to your child's success. In Virginia, all students between the ages of 5 and 18 are required to attend school regularly, and research shows that consistent attendance is directly linked to student achievement.

For more information on the impact of attendance, you can check out this website:https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/student-services/attendance-school-engagement

Communicating Absences

We understand that things come up, and we're here to help. If your child is going to be absent, please let their teacher know as soon as possible. Absences can be excused for a documented illness or a death in the immediate family.

You can log an absence directly in ParentVue. For a step-by-step guide on how to do this, please watch the video below.

Please note, an illness is defined as a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you're ever unsure about whether your child should come to school or have a specific health concern, our nurse, Mrs. Blake, is available to offer guidance.

We can accept documentation for an absence within four days of your child’s return to school. This includes notes from parents or medical professionals.

Understanding Chronic Absences

The Virginia Department of Education defines chronic absenteeism as a student missing more than 10% of the school year, which is about 18 out of 180 days. This includes both excused and unexcused absences.

After five unexcused absences, a letter will be sent home.
After seven unexcused absences, another letter will be sent home, and a conference will be scheduled with you.
After the tenth unexcused absence, we will contact you again, send another letter, schedule a second conference, and a referral will be sent to the Office of Student Services.

Thank you for your partnership in making sure your child has every opportunity to succeed.