Absences are recorded as U-Unexcused until a written parent or medical note is received in the main office within 3 days.
Parents can excuse absences by email ( lhockensmith@hcps.us ), online form( bit.ly/LMSnote ), ParentSquare attendance notification reply, paper note submitted to the main office or fax (804) 365-8061.
- Parent excuse notes received within 3 days will be recorded as E-Excused.
- Medical/Professional excuse notes will be recorded as M-Medical/Professional Excused. - Include a parent note to excuse any additional absences that are not stated specifically on the medical excuse note.
- After 10 full-day absences, a medical/professional note will be required to excuse additional absences.
- Allow 24 hours for attendance codes to be updated in PowerSchool.
This form is only for excusing absences. Parents and students are responsible for communicating absences and missing work with their teachers.