Attendance

Regular daily attendance is expected and critical to a child's academic success. Parents' support of regular daily attendance is essential. Parents are encouraged to notify the school on the day their child is absent. A note stating the reason for absence or lateness is required upon students' return, or the absence is automatically classified as unlawful until an approved note is provided. Students who were absent from school have the responsibility to request make-up work within two days of their return. For details, please see Regulation 400-98.

Families of students accumulating excessive absences will be notified routinely by letter. With continued absences, a doctor’s verification may be required for additional days beyond the monthly and quarterly maximum. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who are granted out-of-district status and do not comply with school rules and regulations (including: attendance, truancy, tardiness, and behavior) may have their out-of-district status rescinded or denied according to FCPS Regulation 400-15.

Please email attendance notes or questions to: mhs.attendance@fcps.org.

MHS Attendance Policy: Unexcused Tardy Arrivals

• Tardy 1-4: Student will be issued lunch detention to be served the day of tardy arrival.
• Tardy 5+: Student will be issued lunch detention to be served the day of tardy arrival and the student's administrator will be notified. Parent/guardian may be contacted to discuss a plan for timely arrival to school.