Tardy Policy
It is important for students to be punctual to class to get the most of instructional time, and cause minimal disruption to other students. West Valley High School enforces the following tardy policy:
Unexcused Tardies | Consequence |
3 | 1 hour after school detention & parent/guardian notification |
6 | 1 hour after school detention & parent/guardian notification |
9 | Saturday School and parent/guardian notification |
12 | All day in-office detention and parent/guardian conference |
15 | Notification to parent/guardian & referral to Site Study Team (SST) |
Tardy Sweeps
Administrators and the campus supervisor will perform tardy sweeps at random several times per week. If students are not in class when the tardy bell rings without a pass from a teacher, they will immedicately be issued a detention, campus beautificaiton assignement, or Saturday School.
One-Minute Warning Music
In an attempt to reduce tardiness, music will play for one minute before the tardy bell rings. The weekly song sets the tone for the school day and really makes students hustle to class! Suggest a song to play for the one-minute warning by taking the survey here:
Tardy Warning Music
Off Campus Passes
WVHS is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus during school hours unless a valid reason, such as an illness or doctor's appointment, arises. If your student must leave campus during the school day, they must obtain an off campus pass (OCP) via one of the methods listed under "Reporting an Absence" on this page.
Students are not permitted to ride with other students during the school day regardless of possessing an OCP. Students who violate this policy will be subject to Saturday School or suspension.
Below are some examples of reasons your student may or may not obtain an OCP:
Appropriate Request for OCP | Inappropriate Request for OCP |
- Illness
- Medical appointment
- Dental appointment
- Court hearing
| - To get lunch
- Finished an exam early
- Missed an ROP bus
- Forgot something at home
- DMV test
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