Attendance
Supporting Our PWCS Students 2020-2021
During the first quarter, when most students will attend virtually, students should participate in real-time learning whenever available and possible. Teachers will provide synchronous (live) lessons throughout the week and attendance will likely be taken. They also may hold check-ins through Canvas and/or Zoom. Although students are expected to attend live sessions, parents should contact the student's teacher for an alternative option, if needed.
Here are some ways students can be counted in attendance:
- Participation in synchronous online lesson.
- Viewing asynchronous online lessons or pre-recorded synchronous sessions.
- Engagement on an online discussion board.
- Submission of a daily task, assignment, or quiz.
- Communication to instructor regarding inability to access online resources and completion of alternate assignment.
Attendance will be taken using normal methods when students participate in “in-person” learning.
If a student will be absent, parents should communicate with the school to alert them of the reason.
All students are held to compulsory attendance laws and will be required to attend school by one of the above methods. Please note that truancy guidelines will be followed if a student accrues an excessive number of absences, as defined by Notice 724-1-19, “Attendance and Excuses,” which can be found on the Prince William County Public Schools website, with all Division Policies and Regulations.