Please review Policy 9010: https://policy.hcpss.org/9000/9010/

If your student is absent or will be absent, please email the following to explain the reason: wavesabsence@hcpss.org

• HCPSS students are granted 3 days a year to use at their descretion for trips, special events, etc.
• If you are requesting 3 discretionary days, please download the PDF fillable Discretionary Absence Form and email it to wavesabsence@hcpss.org
• If you are requesting a day for a religious holiday not identified by the Howard County Public School System school calendar, please download the PDF fillable Religious Obligation Form and email it to wavesabsence@hcpss.org