Attendance Office
Students are expected to be seated in Homeroom by 8:00 a.m. We suggest that each student arrive at school between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. in order to give themselves plenty of time to place their personal items in their lockers and take care of any school business prior to the start of Homeroom. The regular school day concludes at the end of 8th Period and/or at 2:50 p.m. Throughout the school year there are many days with an adjusted schedule. Please refer to the school calendar for a list of these days.
The Attendance Office
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 703 237- 1408
email: dmiller@bishopoconnell.org and bgriffin@bishopoconnell.org
Tardiness:
Students are tardy if they are not in their assigned seat in homeroom before the second bell rings at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00a.m. must have a doctor, court appointment, or other note of documentation and/or a prior telephone call from a parent or guardian to be admitted to class. Students arriving between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. without any of the above documentation must obtain a "Tardy Demerit Notice" for their Unexcused Tardy. Students receiving four (4) or more Unexcused Tardies in one semester must serve a Public ($5) or Saturday Detention ($20).
Absences:
Absences should be reported by the parent or guardian as soon as possible by calling (703) 237-1408. When leaving messages, please provide the following: Student last name, SPELLED; student first name; reason for absence; identify yourself and provide a telephone number where you can be reached. Medical absences of five (5) or more days require a doctor's note of explanation upon return to school.
Appointments:
Please make every effort to schedule appointments such as Doctor, Dentist, Orthodontist, etc., before or after school hours. Please try to take advantage of half days and early dismissal days.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED TARDY AND ABSENCE PROCEDURES
Off Campus Procedures:
If your student must leave campus during the school day, please click here for the policies and procedures.
For further information, please consult the Bishop O'Connell student handbook.
