When your child is absent from school, they are missing crucial instruction time.

Written documentation for any day/time your child is not physically present in school is required by the CODE OF VIRGINIA (STATE LAW).

While we discourage families from scheduling vacations during the school year, we recognize that occasional out of town experiences may be unavoidable.
We are committed to working with families to ensure that time away from school does not negatively impact each student’s academic success or access to important instructional opportunities.
You MUST complete and submit this form AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR to your scheduled vacation for EACH STUDENT WHO WILL BE OUT OF TOWN.
Please note that only five (5) days will be excused per ACADEMIC YEAR for out-of-town students and only if the completed form for your student is received AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the scheduled vacation.
IT IS THE PARENT/STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM EACH OF THE STUDENT'S TEACHERS ABOUT THEIR EXPECTED DATES OF ABSENCE AND TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MISSED WORK.
THIS FORM SERVES AS NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION / ATTENDANCE OFFICE ONLY.

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