Attendance

*Students are considered tardy if not in homeroom by 7:28 AM   

         It is very important that your student is in school every day. However, we do realize some absences are unavoidable.  If your student has an ongoing medical condition that will cause him/her to be absent numerous times during the school year - please provide us with written documentation from the doctor at the start of the school year.
*We need verification (a phone call, e-mail or a written note) of an absence from a Parent or Guardian - we cannot take the word of a student.  
• If your student has a medical or dental appointment, please send in a doctor's note with your student and have them turn it in to the front office when they arrive.
• If you know your student is going to be absent in advance, please email: AMSAttendance@fcps1.org.

• Any student with 5 unexcused absences, a conference will be required. (no contact from families note or dr's excuse)
• 6 absences – a letter will be mailed home
• 10 absences -without doctor's excuses -a letter will be mailed home requesting a conference
• If attendance does not improve after 10 day conference - a referral will be generated to the Attendance Case Manager.
• Each student's situation is looked at on an individual basis. Please create an account in Infinite Campus. This will allow you to keep track of your student’s attendance. When a student misses school and falls behind academically, they often become discouraged. Please reach out if you have any concerns about your student.

Please note: all attendance letters mailed home are automatically generated.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding attendance, please call at 540-422-7419 or email:

AMSattendance@fcps1.org