Attendance Procedure

Regular attendance is a necessity for maximum school achievement. In order to assist in developing desirable patterns as well as increasing student learning, Virginia state law and FCPS require that students be punctual and regular in school and class attendance. Excessive absences will be referred to the school social worker.

Attendance Reporting

Report attendance using one of the methods below.

• ParentVue 
  • Beginning in the 24-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can submit full-day absences using ParentVue. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue 
• (703) 813-5484
  • Before 9:00 a.m. During after-school hours, a 24-hour answering machine will record your message.  If the school does not receive a call from the parent, the absence will be considered unverified. 

When reporting a student's absence, please be specific about why your student will not attend school today.  

• If reporting an ill student, include symptoms, especially if they have a fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. If your student has a diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please include that information.

Excused Absences

It is the responsibility of the school to determine whether a student’s absence is excused or unexcused. The parent/guardian should call the attendance hotline at (703) 813-5484 before 9:00 a.m. to report a student’s absence. Fairfax County lists the following excused absences:

• Death in family
• Illness of student
• Suspension
• Doctor’s or dentist’s appointment
• Observance of a religious holiday
• Prearranged absences approved by principal

Early Dismissal/Dismissal Change

If for any reason a student needs to be dismissed from school early or the way in which a student will be dismissed is changed, he/she must bring a note from his/her parent or guardian to their teacher in the morning. The note must state the reason and the time for the early dismissal and the name of the person to whom the student is to be released if it is someone other than the parent. The parent/guardian must come to the office and sign the student out at the time of dismissal. All changes must be made prior to 3:00 p.m. Students need to be signed out prior to our dismissal which begins at 3:20 p.m. Students will not be dismissed from school unless an authorized person signs them out.
 

Emergency Care Cards

Emergency care cards are urgently needed when a child becomes ill or is injured at school. Please provide the school with accurate emergency information and report changes promptly. Correct home and work telephone numbers are essential.

Prearranged Absence

When a parent or guardian knows that a student will miss a day of school, a written request for a prearranged absence must be made. This should be done at least two school days in advance by completing a prearranged absence form in the office. The form should state the reason for the absence and the exact dates of the absence.  

Tardies to School

It is important that every effort is made to ensure that students arrive at school on time. If a student is late to school, a parent/guardian must accompany the child to the main office. Excessive tardiness will be referred to the school counselor.

Moving?

Please notify the main office in writing if you plan to move out of the Weyanoke Elementary School attendance area during the year. Such notice should be given a week before the student's last day and should indicate where the student will be re-registered in school. If you are moving within the Weyanoke Elementary School attendance area, please contact the main office to update your address and phone number. You must provide us with a copy of your new lease.