Attendance
Regular School Attendance is Important!
Spotsylvania County Public Schools' Preschool Programs promote regular attendance so that children can benefit from their preschool experience. Children need to be in school consistently and regularly to maximize their academic and social learning. Research shows that children with chronic absences are at risk for lower educational achievements. Children with poor attendance in preschool tend to continue with poor attendance during their elementary and secondary school years.
All students are expected to attend class daily except for illness. If your child has a fever or communicable disease, please do not expose the other children by sending your child to school. If your child is absent from school, please call the school office to let the staff know within the first hour of school. Otherwise, you will receive a call from the attendance office. Per SCPS School Board Policy JED, when your child returns to school, you must communicate with the school the reason for the absence within 3 days.
If your child misses three consecutive days and the school or Preschool program staff do not hear from you, Preschool staff will contact you and/or your emergency contacts to make a home visit. If Preschool staff cannot make contact after five consecutive days, a letter will be sent to your home.
If the Preschool staff does not hear from your family within five days from the date of the letter, your child will be withdrawn from the program. When a student shows a history of poor attendance and excessive tardiness, families must meet with Preschool administration and develop an attendance plan of action. Our goal is to provide support so your child can consistently participate in the program. Regular attendance will improve your child's developmental and educational outcomes. If a high absenteeism rate continues, your child may be disenrolled from the program. Tardiness and early releases interrupt the instructional programs.