Tardies

2024-2025 West High Tardy Policy

In effort to teach the importance of being on time, and to honor the teaching environment in every classroom at West High, any tardy may be subject to disciplinary action. 

Detention slips may be given to any student found in the hall after the bell rings by administration/security or may be given to a student by a teacher who comes to class late. Being given a tardy slip equals a lunch detention which must be served within 24-hours. Excessive accumulation of tardies may result in further disciplinary action. 

Failure to serve a lunch detention within 24-hours will be subject to progressive discipline.  

Anyone arriving at school after 8:45 AM Tuesday-Friday and 9:45 on Monday, must report directly to class. This will count as a Tardy. 

To excuse your student’s late arrival to school, please call 742-2500 before 11:30 AM. 

Chronic, excessive tardies, excused or unexcused, may result in disciplinary action such as, parent conferences, in-school suspension, etc.

Detention is offered every day in room 3.

Monday 12:15-12:45

Tuesday- Friday 11:45-12:14

FAQ Students:

What if I put my stuff down in class and then leave to go to the bathroom?

You will still be considered tardy if we see you in the hall without a pass and will be issued a tardy slip.

What if I am only 3 seconds late?

You will be considered tardy and may be issued a tardy by your teacher at the door.

What if I am in PE?

You are supposed to be in the gym space or locker room by the time the bell rings.  If you are not, that is considered tardy

I couldn’t get to school on time because my ride was late?

Go straight to class and have your parent/guardian call 742-2500 to excuse you.