Stone Attendance Procedures

• Submit an absence using our online attendance form (please use this form for a prearranged absence)

• Report an absence or tardy using our attendance line at 703-631-5500 Option 1

Keep in Touch Automated Attendance System: Fairfax County has a call out system using Keep in Touch.  Data for unverified and unexcused absences will be extracted twice daily from our computer system allowing calls and e-mails to be sent via Keep in Touch. 

Student Absent: Call the attendance line, available 24 hours a day, at 703-631-5555 and leave a brief message with the following information:

• Student’s first and last name (with spelling)
• REASON for absence, DATE of absence
• Your name/relationship

If you forget to call on the day of the absence you must either call or email the school stating the reason for the student’s absence within 5 school days to excuse the absence. 

Student Arriving Late: Call 703-631-5555, come in with student or send an email through the Stone Middle School site. The following information is necessary:

• Student’s first and last name
• Date of late arrival/REASON
• Your name/signature/relationship

Student Leaving Early: Students must bring a note to the office BEFORE school starts. A pass will be issued and your student will be in the main office at the scheduled release time.  A parent must come into the office with photo identification to sign the child out.  The following information is necessary on the note:

• Student’s first and last name/grade
• DISMISSAL TIME/REASON
• Your name/signature/relationship

*WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE WALK-IN CHECK OUT AFTER 1:45PM*

Prearranged Absences: If you know in advance that your child will be absent from school for 3+ days, please instruct him or her to visit the office with a note from the parent to obtain a prearranged absence form at least 72 hours before the date of the absence. This includes prearranged out-of-town travel plans.       

Excessive Excused or Unexcused Absences: School officials will request additional medical documentation to justify excessive daily absences. A Doctor’s note will be required when a student has accumulated 10 days of absences.

COVID-19/Health Department Related Absences:  Students absent due to notification of potential exposure to someone testing POSITIVE for COVID-19 by administration  and/or the Fairfax County Health Department will be excused.