Frederick County Public Schools is committed to ensuring that all children receive a quality education in accordance with Virginia's compulsory attendance laws. FCPS Policy 405P, Students - Compulsory Attendance/Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance, outlines the attendance requirements for all children between the ages of 5 and 18, with a focus on ensuring students are enrolled in and attending school, or are otherwise provided an education as required by law. It also explains circumstances where attendance can be excused or delayed, such as for health, safety, or religious reasons. Additionally, the policy provides details on alternative education programs and the process for exemptions, ensuring every student has access to appropriate educational opportunities.
Pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.3, parents are required to be aware of these requirements and assist the school in enforcing the standards of compulsory school attendance. FCPS is required to provide the parents of each enrolled student the following information:
- A notice of the requirements of Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.3; and
- A copy of the compulsory school attendance law, which describes and outlines FCPS’ standards for student conduct.
Parents are further required by law to sign and return to the school where their student is enrolled a statement acknowledging the receipt of the compulsory school attendance law and the notice of the requirements of Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.3.
For additional information, please see the following sources:
- FCPS Policy 402P, Students - Code of Student Conduct
- FCPS Policy 402R-A, Students - Code of Student Conduct
- FCPS Regulation 405R-A, Students - Admission Requirements
- FCPS Regulation 405R-B, Students - Admission of Homeless Students
- FCPS Regulation 405R-C, Students - Foster Care Children
- FCPS Regulation 405R-D, Students - Home Instruction
- FCPS Regulation 405R-E, Students - Entering Frederick County Public Schools from Non-Accredited Private or Non-Public Schools
- FCPS Regulation 405R-F, Students - Re-Enrollment from the Department of Justice
- FCPS Regulation 405R-G, Students - Admission of Foreign Students
- FCPS Regulation 406P, Students - Admission of Non-Resident Students (Tuition)
- FCPS Regulation 406R-A, Students - Determination of School Residency of Students
- FCPS Regulation 406R-B, Students - Admission of Non-Resident Students (Tuition)
- FCPS Regulation 409P, Students - School Attendance Zones
- FCPS Regulation 409R-A, Students - School Attendance Zones (School Facility Capacity and Pupil Teacher Ratios
- FCPS Regulation 409R-B, Students - School Attendance Zones (School Assignment)
- FCPS Regulation 409R-C, Students - School Attendance Zones (Transfer of Residence)
- FCPS Regulation 410, Students - Student Absences, Excuses, Dismissals