SCHS School Day is from 7:30 am – 2:20 pm

Reporting an Absence

SCHS requires verification of every student absence. Verification must be made by parent / guardian (students are not permitted to report their own absences).  Absences can be reported by a written note, fax, email, or phone call before 9:00 am to the front office. Verification should include the following: student’s name, student’s grade, date, and reason for absence. Absences not verified within 5 days will be considered as unlawful and will be coded as unexcused. (Please note Athletic and Extracurricular activities policy for absences).

Fax – 410-751-3587

Email –SCHAttendance@carrollk12.org

Phone –410-751-3575

A student is counted present for a full day of school if the student is in attendance over 3 hours and 30 minutes of the school day. A student is counted present for ½ day if in attendance between 45 minutes and 3 hours and 30 minutes, but less than four hours. A student in attendance less than 2 hours of the school day is counted absent for the day. (See the Student Handbook)

Vacations

It is strongly recommended that parents plan vacation for times when school is not in regular session.  It is recognized, however, that occasionally students are absent for necessary important family activities.  When this occurs, prior written notification from a parent / guardian is to be approved by an administrator.  Even though absence may be excused, students are required to make-up work missed during this time. Some schoolwork missed, such as class participation or laboratory experiments, does not lend itself to make-up.  Missing such assignments may also affect the student’s grade.  All absences will apply to the school’s attendance policy and may result in the denial of course credit.

College Visits

Juniors and Seniors will be allowed three college visits per school year with no absence charges with a written note from a parent / guardian 24 hours in advance of the visit. (Email, written or faxed).

Learner’s Permit Attendance Form

As of October 1, 2007, the Maryland Motor Vehicle (MVA) requires all applicants under the age of 16 to demonstrate an acceptable level of school attendance.  Please refer to the MVA site www.marylandmva.gov or the Maryland State Departments of Education’s Web site. www.maryland publicschools.org/msde.  SCHS also has this form available on the homepage under forms. The top portion of the form should be completely filled out by the applicant, / guardian before SCHS can verify attendance.