Attendance The state of Maryland and Montgomery County require children under 16 years of age to attend school regularly. Absences are excused only for illness or medical appointments. Therefore, it is very important that the school office have accurate phone numbers for each student. Students who arrive late or who have been absent must have a note signed by a parent . The note should contain the child's first name and last name, grade, date of absence, and reason for absence.
All students go to the cafeteria when they arrive at school.
Students need a hall pass from a specific teacher to be anywhere in the building other than the cafeteria. Classrooms are open at teachers' discretion. Students who need to leave school early should bring a note from a parent on the day that early dismissal is requested. The student should take the note to the main office before first period. The office will issue an early-release pass.