Excused Absences

Starting in the 24-25 school year parents/legal guardians may report full-day absences through  ParentVUE.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE.

• For absences longer than two (2) days, they will need to be reported with a Pre-Arranged Absence form. More information is listed below.

Parents/legal guardians may also report full-day absences by contacting the school directly:  

• Call the 24/7 Attendance line: 703-488-6316
  • Extension 1: Absences
  • Extension 3: Spanish Line

The following information MUST be included when leaving a message. A reason is required for all dismissals and absences.

• Student’s LEGAL first and last name (include spelling on voice mail)
• Student ID number 
• Grade
• Date of Absence 
• Reason for Absence (if not provided, attendance will not be processed)
• Parent Name and Relationship
• Parent Phone Number for verification
• If reporting an ill student, include symptoms, especially if they have fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. If your student has a diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please include that information.

Westfield HS will no longer be accepting handwritten or typed notes for attendance. Please use one of the methods above to excuse your student from school.

Late Arrivals

Parents/guardians may report a late arrival in any of the following ways:

• Email us at @email 
  • Please include the Name, Student ID, Time of Dismissal, and the Reason.
  • NOTE: The email MUST originate from the Parent/Guardian email address registered in SIS/ParentVUE. Emails from unrecognized Parent/Guardian email addresses will not be processed.
• Call the 24/7 Attendance Line: 703-488-6316
  • Extension 2: Late Arrivals
  • Extension 3: Spanish Line

The following information MUST be included when leaving a message. A reason is required for all dismissals and absences.

• Student’s LEGAL first and last name (include spelling on voice mail)
• Student ID number 
• Grade
• Date of Absence 
• Reason for Absence (if not provided, attendance will not be processed)
• Parent Name and Relationship
• Parent Phone Number for verification
• If reporting an ill student, include symptoms, especially if they have fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. If your student has a diagnosis from a healthcare provider, please include that information.

Early Dismissals

Parents/guardians may request an early dismissal in any of the following ways:

• Email us at @email 
  • Please include the Name, Student ID, Time of Dismissal, and the Reason.
  • NOTE: The email MUST originate from the Parent/Guardian email address registered in SIS/ParentVUE. Emails from unrecognized Parent/Guardian email addresses will not be processed.
• Come to the school Attendance Office in person (with identification) to check out the student and prior to 2:30PM. In person dismissals will not be processed after 2:30PM.
• Students who are not feeling well should report to the clinic for assessment. Parents will be notified if the clinic determines an early dismissal is necessary.
• Please give the school at least an hour’s notice prior to picking up your student.

Pre-arranged Absences

To request an approved absence for an unusual reason, including college visits, a student must submit a pre-arranged absence form to be completed by their teachers.  

The prearranged absence form must be returned to the appropriate subschool at least two (2) days prior to the absence for approval. Requests for prearranged absences do not receive automatic approval.  If approved, only the first five (5) days of the absence are approved. The remaining days of the absence are unexcused.