Attendance

Attendance is important at Northwest High School. Students are expected to attend school on time every day; and if there is an illness or emergency students must email or submit a note to the attendance office within three days of their return. Students who have numerous unexcused absences may receive a letter from MCPS with their absences listed. This letter is automatically generated and if you receive a letter and have a concern, please contact your child's counselor and/or administrator.

Mrs. Jeannette Herrera, Attendance Secretary

240-740-7101

 

Attendance for Athletics

All student-athletes must be on time to school and on time to all of their classes!

In the event of an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal an email or note should be submitted to Ms. Tyler before the absence to participate in practices or contests.

MCPS Approved Excused Absence Reasons: court appearance, medical appointment, religious observance, unforeseen emergencies, and pre-scheduled appointments.

Emergency absences will be reviewd on a case-by-case basis.

NORTHWEST IS A CLOSED CAMPUS! STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE CAMPUS FOR LUNCH!

From the MCPS Athletics Handbook

ATTENDANCE

  • Participation in any athletic event or practice requires student-athletes to attend all of their scheduled classes on the day of the event or practice. Student-athletes who have prescheduled activities, such as a medical appointment, court appearance, driver's exam, or religious observance, will be permitted to participate in events/practices on the day of the absence, provided approval for the absence has been granted in advance. The athletic director in each school will establish a procedure for obtaining this approval and for handling unforeseen emergencies. Prior approval is not necessary for approved school activities.
  • Student-athletes who have an excused absence on Friday may participate in athletic events on Saturday.
  • A student-athlete who is absent from any class without obtaining prior approval may not participate in practices or contests on the day they are absent.
  • Student-athletes who do not obtain prior approval and do practice will not compete in the first contest after the violation is verified. A student-athlete may not compete in the first scheduled contest after an unexcused absence is verified.
  • Repeated unexcused absences or chronic tardiness to any class will be sufficient reason for declaring a student ineligible at any time. The athletic director, in consultation with the coach, will determine the date and terms of ineligibility.

Ms. Jody Tyler, Athletic Director

 240-740-7096