Attendance

"95% to Thrive" Goal for every FCS Student:
Miss 1 or fewer days per month, less than 8 days per school year.

Need to be absent for any reason? No problem! Just request a Participate Remote Day, and you can be away from school for the day but aren't counted absent! You simply need to make up your work upon return. That's the only requirement.

Please complete this form for any attendance updates and to request Participate Remote Days.

(Note the below linked form and above linked image-to-form are set to "open" and begin taking responses on 7/31/26. Prior to that, you will receive an error message stating the form is not currently accepting responses).

Attendance request / info Form

"95% to Thrive" in Fulton County Schools

Attending school every day is one of the most important ways students can succeed. Our "95% to Thrive" campaign encourages students to attend school at least 95 percent of the time, helping them stay on track academically, build meaningful relationships, and stay connected to their school community. By making attendance a priority, families can help students build strong habits that support learning throughout the school year.
 

Attendance Notes and Documentation

Documentation for any absence type must be provided within five days of returning to school for an absence to be excused.  Parents and/or guardians may send an email or handwritten note to the school to document a student absence.  If needed, the principal or designee will verify the email address and the credibility of the email.  The following must be included in all documentation:

• Student Name
• Student FCS ID Number (lunch number)
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Parent/Guardian Email & Phone Number

Documenting illness or the illness of family members:

• After 3 consecutive absences, late arrivals, or early checkouts a doctor’s note may be required
• After 7 cumulative absences and/or 10 cumulative late arrivals or early checkouts, a doctor’s note may be required for any subsequent illness-related absences, late arrivals or early checkouts
• If there is an on-going medical circumstance that requires a student to be absent, late, or checkout early from school frequently or intermittently, a doctor’s note will be required to address medical concerns and need for absences
• In the event of a serious illness in the student’s immediate family, schools may require students to present medical documentation regarding the family member upon return to school for validating the excused absence, tardy, or early checkout

Excused Absence Allowances for a death in the family:

• Four days for immediate family (parent, sibling, grandparent, or anyone else living in the student’s household)
• Two days for non-immediate family (any family member not included in the definition of immediate family)

Attendance Office Contact

Ms. Sharinette Johnson, Attendance Clerk
JohnsonS15@fultonschools.org
470-254-4190
School Days from 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.