If your child will be absent or tardy please telephone East Intermediate School at 440-748-1851 Option #2 (preferably before 7:30 a.m.) and state the reason for the absence/tardy. If such a call is not received, the school will attempt to verify absences by our automated phone system the day the absence occurs. Automated calls are sent out at approximately 9:00 a.m.  

Upon returning to school, the student should turn in an absence notice to the teacher. The written statement should include:

• the student's first and last name

• teacher name

• date of absence

• reason for absence

  • If your child is absent due to an appointment please obtain a note from the doctor that states the dates the child is excused from school. The absence is unexcused until the doctor’s note has been provided.

• and a parent/guardian signature. 

Absence notes will be only be accepted up to one (1) week after the child has missed school. After the one (1) week, the reason for the absence will stand and not be changed. Absence notes and phone calls must be made by the legal parent/guardian.

It is important for students and parents/guardians to understand the significance of being punctual to both school and class. By adhering to this policy, students contribute to a positive learning environment and demonstrate respect for their education and peers.

A student who is not in his/her assigned classroom by 7:20 a.m. will be considered tardy. A parent or adult must accompany any student arriving after this time to the main office for check-in.

Tardiness to class may result in the following progressive discipline:

• 1ST – 3RD TARDY – Teacher warning

• 4TH /5TH TARDY – One detention (Assigned by Teacher)

• 6TH & 7TH TARDY – Referral to an assistant principal – Major Detention

• 8TH TARDY & BEYOND – Referral to an assistant principal – In School Assignment (ISA)

Tardiness to school may result in the following progressive discipline

• Teachers should treat this as tardy to class and should follow the above policy.

• Students should NOT be marked tardy on the attendance sheet.

• If a student arrives to class more than ten minutes after the first bell, they need to have a pass from the attendance office and should be marked TARDY on the attendance sheet

• Administration reserves the right to use their professional judgment on a case by case basis to deter from the above disciplinary schedule for infractions.