We are excited to see your child(ren) in school, on time, every day! Too many absences or tardies, both excused and unexcused, can hinder a child's academic progress. How many absences are too many? 10% of the school year- that's 18 absences (2 a month)- can knock a student off track. Please help us support a culture of showing up to school every day!
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 discretion 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
- The form is also available in Chinese, Korean, and Spanish
- 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