What is the process for approval for late arrivals, early dismissals, and absences?
Late arrivals, early dismissals and absences MUST BE APPROVED by the appropriate grade-level administrative office. Approval requires a note signed by the students parent or legal guardian and containing the following information: child name, date, precise time of late arrival/early dismissal, reason for late arrival/early dismissal, parent name (legible), and contact information. Note that SLHS strictly abides by the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) guidance and policy with respect to the definition of excusable absences and tardies. Late arrivals: Students must immediately report to their sub-school office, present their parent note, and receive a tardy pass that will allow them to rejoin their currently scheduled class. Early dismissals: Students must report to their sub-school office FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, present their parent note, and receive an early dismissal pass that will allow them to be excused by their classroom teacher at the appropriate time. Absences: To report
