Attendance Information
Email:
 DHSAttendance@mcpsmd.org

Student attendance can be seen in ParentVue

Reporting a Student Absence: To report a student absence, please send an email or provide a written note within three school days of your student’s return. The note should include:

  • Student’s full name and ID number
  • Dates of the absence
  • Reason for the absence

Please note that absences cannot be excused over the phone.

Early Student Dismissal:

If your student needs to leave school early:

  • Please send a written note with your student on the morning of the early dismissal, or email the attendance office in advance.
  • The note/email should include:
    • Student’s full name and ID number
    • Time of dismissal
    • Reason for early departure

Your student will receive a pass to leave class at the designated time and may exit the building to meet you or drive themselves. You will not need to enter the school building.

Unexpected Early Dismissals:

If you need to pick up your student unexpectedly:

  • Please sign them out at the Welcome Center.
  • You must come into the school with a valid photo ID.
  • Your student will be called down from class once you arrive.

 

Only individuals listed on your student’s authorized pickup list will be permitted to sign them out. You can update this list through ParentVUE during the Annual Verification process. For assistance with ParentVUE, please contact:  communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org  You can also fill out the Student Emergency Information Form (MCPS Form 565-1) and email to Susan_E_Brown@mcpsmd.org

 

Examples of excused absences include:

  • Illness
  • Medical appointments
  • Death in the family
  • College visits
  • Religious holidays

Examples of unexcused absences include:

  • Vacations
  • Driving lessons

Jessica Shelhorse

Attendance Secretary

Damascus High School