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West Springfield HS has recently received a new phone system. Due to FCPS directives, when you call to excuse your child’s absence, you are now prompted to give a more detailed explanation for their absence. As a reminder, below are the FCPS guidelines.
To call the Attendance Line or Send an E-mail
Email Attendance: WestSpringfieldHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu
WSHS Attendance Line: 703-913-3838
- Last Name A-Gh press 1
- Last Name Gi-O press 2
- Last name P-Z press 3
Guidelines for Excused vs. Unexcused Absences and Tardies. The information below is extracted from the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook and is based on FCPS Regulation 2232
Excused Reasons
- student illness
- death in the family
- medical appointment
- observance of a religious holiday
- pre-arranged absences (see information below)Unexcused
- family and/or student vacations
- overslept/ tired
- child care situations
- missed school bus/ transportation issues
- non-school-related activitiesPlease help us out with the following attendance items:Pre-Arranged Absences: Please remember, except for illness and medical appointments all partial or full day absences should be prearranged in advance. Prearranged absence forms can be found at: PREARRANGE FORM. Forms should be turned into the Main Office three (3) or more days in advance.Students leaving during the last 30 minutes of the day: Only students with prearranged absences or calls received prior to 12 noon may check out in the last 30 minutes of the day.
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General Attendance information – LINK
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If you arrive late to campus, you must check into the main office. Even if you arrive during a passing period, you must check in prior to going to class.
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