Attendance Reporting and Procedures

Full-day absence, late arrival, or early checkout

Attendance Reporting

Report attendance using one of the methods below.

  • ParentVUE 
    • Beginning in the 24-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can submit full-day absences using ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE.
  • 703-799-6131
    • Before 7 a.m., call our attendance line to submit an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal. You may submit this absence in either English or Spanish. During after-school hours, a 24-hour answering machine will record your message. If the school does not receive a call from the parent, the absence will be considered unverified. 

When reporting a student's absence, please be specific about why your student will not attend school today.  

  • If reporting an ill student, include symptoms, especially if they have a fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. If your student has a diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please include that information.

Types of Absences

Excused Absences

Illness of the student, death in the family, doctor’s or dentist’s appointments, and observance of a religious holiday.

Prearranged Absences

If parents are aware of a future absence, they may contact the school to report the absence and the related date. Extended absences, typically for hardship reasons, must be documented and submitted to the school at least three to five school days in advance for review and action.

Unexcused Absences

Family trips, childcare situations, non-school-related activities, or missed school bus.

Any child who is absent from school for 15 consecutive days or more must be withdrawn from our enrollment.  Upon the child’s return, the parent must again officially enroll him/her.

Entering the Building

Please ring the front entrance doorbell and let the front office know that you are checking your student in for late arrival or picking your student up for early dismissal.  After entering the building, please sign your child out using the computer in the office.

 


 

Attendance Matters:

  • Regular attendance is vital for students to reach their full potential.
  • A caring school culture fosters a sense of belonging, encouraging regular attendance.
  • Consistent attendance routines reduce stress and create a sense of security.
  • Being in school helps students build relationships with peers, teachers, and staff, motivating them to learn.
  • Schools provide access to essential resources, including meals, health services, and enrichment activities.
  • Regular attendance supports proficiency in reading and math, essential for high school graduation.
  • Students who attend regularly perform better academically in middle school and are more likely to graduate on time from high school.