STUDENT ATTENDANCE

            All students are expected to attend school regularly in accordance with The Public Schools Laws and Bylaws of Maryland 1984.  According to Bylaw 13A.08.01.02, “Absence from school, including absence for any portion of the day, of students who are presently enrolled in public schools shall be considered lawful only under the following conditions:  death in the immediate family, illness of the child, quarantine, court summons, violent storms, work or activity approved or sponsored by the school or the local school system, or the state education agency, observance of a religious holiday, or state emergency.”

STUDENT ABSENCE

            When your child returns to school after an absence, you must send a note to the teacher advising him/her of the reason for your child’s absence.

           If your child is absent for a few days because of illness, do not be concerned about assignments.  Teachers will review missed work when a child returns to school.  If a student is absent five or more days, you may call and request assignments from a teacher.  

STUDENT TARDINESS

           We urge you to make every effort to have your child at school on time each day.  The beginning of the day is extremely important for students and teachers.  When a child arrives late the class and teacher are inconvenienced and the late student is unaware of instruction that has already been given.  In addition, arriving on time is a habit that we attempt to establish with all children at a young age. Your cooperation with this will be greatly appreciated.

                                     EARLY RELEASE OF STUDENTS

           If you must pick your child up from school before the regular dismissal time, please come to the school office and sign our book for early departures.

            Please be advised that we cannot release your child with someone other than a family member unless we have received written permission for such action.  This precaution is in the interest of maintaining your child’s security.