
                  Attendance Note 
              To be used for Absence, Early Departure or Late Arrival 
 
 
                Today’s Date _______________________ 
 
Student’s name _____________________________________  Student ID # __________________ 
 
Date(s) classes were missed ________________________________Grade_______________________ 
 
-  Late arrival (time arrived) _______________________________________________________ 
 
-  Early Departure (time departing)__________________________________________________ 
 
Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
Parent/Guardian signature ____________________________________________________________ 
 
Parent/Guardian Printed name _________________________________________________________ 
 
Daytime phone number ____________________________________________ 
 
Tardiness. Unexcused absence and Loss of Credit: 
-  3 unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence. 
-  5 unexcused absences can result in loss of credit 
 
Early Departures: 
  Student must have a note from parent/guardian stating reason and time of departure. 
  Student must take the note to the attendance office in the morning, prior to leaving. 
  Student must sign out. 
 
Full Day absences: 
  When student returns to school from an all day absence, s/he must bring a note to the 
attendance office within 3 school days. 
 
MCPS Excused Absences: 
 
1.  Death in family          6.  Observance of religious holiday 
2.  Illness of student (doctor’s note required   7.  State emergency 
after 5 days)  8.  Authorized activity approved in advance 
3.  Court summons (proof required)      9.  Violent/hazardous weather 
4.  Medical appointments        10.  Lack of MCPS transportation 
5.  Suspension 
 
Vacations are NOT excused absences.