Absences must be communicated in writing or through the Parent Portal within three (3) days of the absence(s). The parent/guardian must send a written note explaining the absence or complete the form in the Parent Portal. A doctor's note is required when a student is absent for six (6) consecutive days. 

Thank you for communicating absences, particularly multiple-day absences, in advance whenever possible. However, please note that families will continue to receive the AACPS-automated absence call(s) for unexcused absences, such as travel.

Attendance Secretary: Ms. Destiny Poole
Email: dapoole@aacps.org
Phone:  410-222-6473
Fax: 410-222-6467

Early Dismissals:

                 • The parent/guardian can email an office staff or send a written note to the front office with the time the student needs to be dismissed and the person picking the student up. 

                 • The office staff will call the student from class after the parent/guardian arrives, presents their ID, and signs out the student.

                 • If the student returns to school, they should report to the office to be signed back in.

***To sign a student out; the adult must present proper identification in the form of a government-issued photo ID***

Late Arrivals

Students who are late should bring a note stating the reason to the main office. All students without a note will be coded as unexcused.                                                         

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