Attendance

Student Absences

• Parents and guardians are to submit absence requests through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Or by email.

  • Excuses do not have to be submitted both ways. Please choose the portal Or the email method.

• Parents should submit any full day absences, early dismissals, or late arrivals for their students

• Written excuses are not needed if the absence has been submitted electronically.

• Parents can submit excuses electronically via email Or via the Parent Portal.

Vacation

• Parents should use the fillable vacation form below or obtain a form from the student’s school.
• The form is to be submitted to Central Attendance by email Or to the school.
• A vacation form is required to excuse the absences.
• Parents/students are responsible for communicating with the school regarding missed work. 

VACATION REQUEST FORM 
 

Excuses

• Parents and guardians are to submit excuses electronically through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Or to Central Attendance by email.
• If a paper excuse is needed, it can be turned in at the school.
• Absence excuses must be received within 3 days of the student’s return to school.
• Absences in excess of 15 days will be unlawful* without a medical excuse.
  *All other excused absences still count toward the 15 day limit.

College Visits

• College Visit excuses must be accompanied by the College Visit Form, which can be found on the College Connections page of the McDowell Website.

Late Arrivals

• Parents are to submit late arrivals through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal ​​​​​​​Or by email.
• The student is to check in at the front window upon arrival to school. 
   

Student Leaving Early

• Parents are to submit early dismissals through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Or ​​​​​​​by email.
• Dismissals are to be entered with prior notice or delays may occur.
• Students are to check out at the front window before being dismissed. 
   

Missed School Work

• Parents/students are to check Google Classroom or contact the school directly for missed work. A student must miss 3 consecutive days before schoolwork can be requested from the student's teacher(s).