School begins at 9:00 a.m. Walkers and car riders should arrive at school no earlier than 8:45 AM.  Students should be in their seats and ready to learn by 9:10 a.m.

Absence or Tardy Notification

If your child will be absent from school, please notify us by sending us an email at [email protected].

Or you can call us:

• After school hours, call and leave a message on the attendance hotline at 703-503-3737.
• During school hours, call the office (between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) at 703-503-3700.
• Please be specific about the reason why your child will not be attending school today.
• Indicate whether your child has any of the following symptoms:
  • Feeling feverish or chills
  • Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
  • Headache (not due to another health condition, hunger, menstrual cramps stress, or injury)
  • A new cough (not due to another health condition)
  • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties (not due to diagnosed respiratory condition or if different than normal pattern of chronic condition)
  • A new sore throat (not due to another health condition)
  • Congestion or runny nose (not related to allergies or health condition)
  • Fatigue (more tired than normal or sudden onset)
  • New muscle pain (not due to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity such as physical exercise))
  • New loss of taste, smell, or appetite
  • Abdominal pain (not due to hunger, constipation, injury, or stress)
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

We will communicate quickly with parents or guardians when a student does not come to school as expected. 

If the school does not receive a call from a parent, the absence will be considered unexcused.

Excused Absence and Tardy—Illness of the student, death in the family, doctor or dentist appointment, and observance of a religious holiday.

Unexcused Absence and Tardy—Family trip, child care situation, oversleeping, nonschool-related activity, traffic, or missed bus.

Virginia State Law

Virginia State law requires that each student who is absent from school must be reported each time by a responsible person. An excused absence is one for which parents/guardians have prior knowledge, consent, and a legitimate reason. Legitimate reasons include: illness of the student, death in the family, and observance of a religious holiday. Absences for family and student vacations are unexcused.

According to state law, the following actions need to be taken: 

• 5 Unexcused days - parent notification via letter and plan required
• 6 Unexcused days - (one additional day) - conference required
• 7 Unexcused days - attendance officer involved, possible court action

Release of Students during the Day

Fairview will excuse a student during the day for valid reasons. Parents should email the teacher and contact the main office ([email protected]) when your child must leave early. Parents must come to the school office to pick up and sign out their child. Fairview will not allow a student to walk home alone during the school day, nor will we release your child to anyone other than adults listed on the Emergency Contact Form without a written request signed by a parent.