Attendance Policy

"All students are expected to attend school regularly in accordance with state laws and regulations. (Board Policy 5113)

Each child who resides in Maryland and is 5 years old or older, and under 18 shall attend a public school during the entire school year unless the child is otherwise receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in public schools to children of the same age, or is exempted by law. If the child is home schooled, the PGCPS Home School Office must be notified and given approval for exemption." -- Administrative Procedure 5113 (Student Attendance, Absence and Truancy)

As the Professional School Counselor, I will be assisting the classroom teachers and administrator to reinforce the county's policy and supporting parents/ guardians in aiding their students with regular attendance to school! If you currently have or feel that you may have any future issues with attendance, please feel free to contact me or your student's classroom teacher!