Attendance and Absences

Coming to school every day, ready to learn, is important for your child's success -- and it's required by state law for children between the ages of 7 and 16. 

Excused absences include:

• illness or injury
• a death in the family
• health care appointments
• court appearances 
• religious observance
• natural disasters
• outside educational opportunities (you'll need to complete this form in advance)

You'll need to provide a note within three days of your child's return to school or the absences will be recorded as unexcused. Your principal or teachers will notify you if there are three or more unexcused absences, and will work with you and your child if there is a concern that absences are becoming excessive. 

To report an absence, please email millsparkmsatten@wcpss.net.

Please make sure your student works with their teachers to make up any work missed during their absence. 

For more information, review Board Policy 4400: Attendance.