Student Attendance at WCI

Attendance is very important to us here at Weston Collegiate Institute. We know it is essential in helping a student reach their full potential and contributes to their overall success at school. 

Attendance is taken at the beginning of each period. We expect students to be on time and in attendance daily. 

What do I do if I am absent?

• Parent/Guardian/Caregiver needs to call the school before 10:00am to report the absence

  • Please call (416)-394-7840 use our SafeArrival system to report the absence

  • Your parent / guardian should include the following in their message:

    • Your first and last name (spell out the last name)

    • Date of absence (or days of absences)

    • Reason (ie. illness, appointment etc.)

    • Expected date of return to school

• When you return, you should bring a note with you to school to the main office with all the information listed above. These notes are kept on file. 

 I know I am going to be absent ahead of time, what should I do?

• A phone call should be made, and a note provided to the main office, as soon as you know about the absence

• We discourage extended absences while school is in session, however, if you are traveling and going to be gone for an extended period of time, please come to the main office to pick up a form that must be completed (for extended absences, we ask for two weeks notice). Teachers shall not be expected to provide detailed classroom work and homework assignments for students who are away for extended periods of time as a result of family/parent-initiated absences.

 I got a phone call home saying I was absent, but I wasn’t...what do I do?

• Speak to your teacher about the concern

• The teacher can correct the attendance with the main office

What happens if I have an “unexcused” absence or am regularly late to class?

Absences Resulting Action

1-4 Your teacher will be speaking with you & phoning home 

5-6 Your teacher will refer you to your Alpha VP.  Alpha VP may bring in Guidance, CYW, or Student Success if necessary to support your return to classes

7-9 Vice-Principal will set a meeting with a parent/guardian or caregiver will take place 

10+ Referral to our In School Support Team will be made to discuss next steps and to develop a place of action in collaboration with student and family

15 Referral to Attendance Counsellor will be made and legal action may be exercised