When a student is absent, the parent/guardian may email the Attendance Office (fvhsattendance@wcpss.net) the day of the absence OR the student MUST bring a note signed by their parent/guardian to the Attendance Office upon their return.* 

The note MUST include the following: 

• Full name of student
• Date(s) of absences
• Reason for absence*
• Phone number where parent/guardian can be reached during the day
• Parent/Guardian signature

Students have (2) school days to submit a note after their absence/tardy.  If a student does not bring a note within the two days of returning to school, the absence/tardy will be marked unexcused.*  Absence Note form

Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to: missed bus, oversleeping, car trouble, personal errands, family trips, part-time job, DMV/Passport appointments, and failure to bring a parent's note in the alloted time frame. Students should communicate with their teachers about make-up work.

If a student is absent due to an illness 5 or more consecutive days, we require a doctors note to be turned into the Attendance Office.

WCPSS Excused Absences are as follows:

• Illness or injury
• Death in the family
• Healthcare appointment
• Court appearance
• Religious Observance
• Natural Disaster
• Outside Educational opportunities (you will need to complete the 'Request for Excused Absence for Educational Reasons' form)

*For more information on the WCPSS Attendance Policy please visit their website:

WCPSS Policy Code: 4400 Attendance

WCPSS Attendance & Absences

 

ALL students arriving late or returning after an earlier check out regardless of age or grade MUST report to the Attendance Office, located at the main entrance, to sign into school.  When signing in, students MUST scan the QR code provided and sign in using their:

• Full name
• Student ID#
• Check the corresponding box for either the first time arriving to school OR returning from an appointment
• Provide a note with the reason for their late arrival in order to be excused

An excuse note for a student's tardy may also be emailed to the Attendance Office at fvhsattendance@wcpss.net.  Students have (2) school days to bring a note after a tardy/absence.  If a student does not bring a note within the two days of returning to school, the tardy/absence will be marked unexcused.*  Students MUST be present for at least half of the duration of class to be counted present.

*For more information on the WCPSS Attendance Policy please visit their website:

WCPSS Policy Code: 4400 Attendance

WCPSS Attendance & Absences

ALL students, regardless of age or grade, may not leave campus during the school day without permission from a parent/guardian and the school.  

• ALL students MUST check out through the Attendance Office when leaving campus, regardless of age or grade. (Excludes 11th & 12th graders who have an Early Release or Lunch pass)
• Students MUST be checked out by a parent/guardian listed on the student's approved pick-up list within PowerSchool.  If you need to add/remove people to the student's pick-up list, a Student Contact Form MUST be completed and is available at the Attendance Office. 
• If you are checking out your student in person, you MUST show a photo ID (Driver's license/Gov. Issued ID).

Students MUST be present for at least half of the duration of class to be counted present.  Please be patient with us during our busy check-out times and allow extra time as some classrooms are far from the front entrance.  

ALL CHECK-OUTS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO 1:55PM

If my student is in 9th or 10th grade (DOES NOT DRIVE) and needs to be checked out early from school, a parent/guardian who is on the 'approved pick-up' list in PowerSchool MUST physically come into the school to the Attendance Office and show their photo ID (Driver License/Gov. Issued ID) and supply a reason for check out. No phone call or email check-outs permitted.

If my student is in 10th grade (DOES DRIVE) and needs to be checked out early from school, parent/guardian who is on the 'approved pick-up' list in PowerSchool MUST call or email (fvhsattendance@wcpss.net) the Attendance Office to give permission.

If my student is in 11th or 12th grade and needs to be checked out early from school, a parent/guardian who is on the 'approved pick-up' list in PowerSchool MUST call, email (fvhsattendance@wcpss.net), or physically come in the school to the Attendance Office and show their photo ID (Driver License/Gov. Issued ID) and supply a reason for check out. 

Students have (2) school days to bring a note after a tardy/absence.  If a student does not bring a note within the two days of returning to school, the tardy/absence will be marked unexcused.**

**For more information on the WCPSS Attendance Policy please visit their website:

WCPSS Policy Code: 4400 Attendance

WCPSS Attendance & Absences

When an absence has an EDUCATIONAL component to it, you MUST complete the form titled 'Request for Excused Absence of Educational Reasons' that can be found below.  Please turn in (you may email the completed form to fvhsattendance@wcpss.net) the completed form at least 48 hours in advance of the trip to the Attendance Office.  If/when the principal approves it, your student's PowerSchool will be updated with an excused absence (IG) for the corresponding dates.  If you do not turn in this form, or if your request is not approved, it will be entered as an 'unexcused absence'.

Educational Absence Form ENGLISH / SPANISH 

We want to clarify what qualifies as an excused absence according to WCPSS Board Policy.  An excused absence is a situation where a student's temporary absence from school is approved due to circumstances deemed valid by educational authorities (WCPSS).  These circumstances include:

• illness or injury
• death in the family
• health care appointments
• court appearances 
• religious observance
• natural disasters
• outside educational opportunities (approval required)

This policy seeks to uphold academic integrity while accommodating the diverse needs and responsibilities of its student body and their families.  Knowing these guidelines helps ensure transparency and fairness in managing attendance records and supporting your child's educational journey.  

For more information on the WCPSS Attendance Policy please visit their website:

WCPSS Policy Code: 4400 Attendance

WCPSS Attendance & Absences