Absenses and
tardies are reported and handled
by the school at Chantilly High
School.
Attendance notes should state
first and last name of student,
reason ad date of tardy/absence/check-out
(include time), parent/guardian
name and relationship to student,
daytime phone or cell phone
number of parent/guardian,
and signature of parent/guardian.
If your student is going
to be absent or late:
•
Call the subschool to inform
the secretary of the absence
or tardy before 9:00 a.m.
You may leave word on the
answering machine as early
as the night before.
• If you have not spoken
to someone from the school
on the day of the tardy/absence;
we must hear from you by fax
or note within 48 hours after
the student’s return
or the absence will become
unexcused.
If your student is going
to be checking out before
the end of the school day:
•
A written note or fax is required.
•
Simply write a note/fax, including
time and reason for checkout,
and have your student bring
it the subschool office before
7:25 a.m. If you aren’t
sure of the checkout tine
before your student leaves
home, leave the space blank
and we will add the time when
you call/phone/fax the information
to the subschool.
•
Unexpected checkouts are more
difficult to handle. We understand
that there may be times when
something unexpected happens
and you find it necessary
to pick up your student. Please
try to call ahead as it may
be difficult to quickly locate
the student who may be at
lunch, in a PE class, etc.
• If your student returns
to school the same day, it
is necessary to check in through
the subschool.
For a pre-arranged absence,
and other school policies
and procedures, please refer
to the Student Handbook in
the front of your student’s
Planner. Call your subschool
if you have any questions.
Excused Absences/Tardies
Some Examples of
Unexcused Absences/Tardies
(As set forth by FCPS)
Illness/Overslept
Medical Appointments/Alarm
didn’t
go off
Religious Observance/Missed the bus
Death in the Family/Ride was late
Court/Car Trouble/Accident
Special Circumstances/Traffic
Approved by Principal/Weather Conditions
Babysitting Sibling(s)
Working on project, typing a paper,
studying for test
Parent’s fault
Parents must give the reason
for a student’s absence/tardy/check-out
in their note, fax or phone
call.
