If your child will be absent or tardy please telephone West Elementary School at (440) 748-2305, Option #2, (preferably before 8:00 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 9:30 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.

A student who is not in his/her assigned classroom by 8:20 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.