Time spent in school is valuable and interruptions should be held to a minimum. Therefore, all appointments should be scheduled after school. If necessary, early dismissals will be granted for emergencies and medical appointments when the request is made in writing from a parent/guardian stating the time and date as well as the reason for the early dismissal.  A note for the early dismissal from the student’s parent/guardian must be turned in before the start of homeroom. Notes must have a time and a phone number where parents/guardians can be contacted to confirm the request, as well as their signature.  If a note is not submitted prior to the start of the homeroom, a parent/guardian must come to CSW’s main office to sign their student out.

Upon returning to school, students must submit official documentation from the medical professional with whom they visited.  The student must sign out before leaving the building and must sign back in upon returning to school. 

If a student becomes ill in school, the nurse will determine if an early dismissal is necessary. 

Administration and school counselors have the ability to approve early dismissals for extenuating circumstances.

Study halls are not a valid reason for an early dismissal unless it is senior privilege.

Being punctual to school goes hand-in-hand with a responsible attendance record. Difficulties are more likely to occur when a student drives to school or rides with other students. If a student drives, the student is granted a great deal of independence and it is expected that the student utilizes it in a responsible way. Every effort should be made to assure that the student arrives to school on time.

School: Valid excuses for a student being late to school include but are not limited to a funeral, a medical appointment, or a legal issue and must have documentation from their appointment .  Any student arriving late (after the 7:25 start of Homeroom bell) must report to the main office and sign into school with the attendance officer who will issue an Admit to Class pass. An Admit to Class pass must be presented to the teacher before entering class.  

Homeroom:  A student is expected to be in homeroom and out of the hallways. This ensures accurate attendance, instills punctuality, and provides for an orderly and safe beginning to the school day. Every unexcused late to homeroom will result in a demerit. Sometimes school buses may arrive late and students will be given late bus passes. 

*If a student is marked absent from homeroom, the parent will receive an automated phone call and email to notify the parent of the student’s absence. 

• 7:20 a.m. Bell to signal that students should make their way to Homeroom

• 7:24 a.m. Homeroom Warning Bell signaling that students have one (1) minute until start of homeroom

• 7:25 a.m. Start of Homeroom students not in Homeroom by this bell will be considered tardy

Classes: A student is expected to be in every class on time. There is a four-minute time period to get to the next class. After 3 minutes, there is a warning bell. If a student is late to class, the classroom teacher will issue a demerit for this offense. If a student is more than twenty minutes late to class without a valid reason, this will be considered a class cut.