Entry Times

Westwood’s entry times for all students are 8:40 a.m., and 12:20 p.m. Students are expected to enter the building using only the north and south doors. Exceptions to these entry times would be if a student is participating in an extra-curricular team.

For extra-curricular programs held either before school or during lunch, students belonging to the team may enter the building at whatever time the coach has advised. For the safety of our students, we thank you for respecting our procedure.

Safe Arrival Program

As part of our comprehensive effort to improve student safety, Westwood runs a Safe Arrival program. Westwood MS has an automated system that will call parents when their child is absent or late and the school has not received an explanation for the absence or lateness.  A student is considered late if they are not in class by the 8:50 a.m. bell, and the 12:30 p.m. bell. By informing the school in a timely manner of a student’s absence or lateness, this will ensure that you do not receive a call from our automated system.  Our automated system will contact every number attached to your child 3 times, twice a day. Once it starts this cycle, we cannot stop it.  It is very important that the school is aware of your child's whereabouts at all times.

If you are aware that your child will be late or absent, please contact the school by 9:00 a.m., or in the event of an afternoon absence or late, please contact the school by 12:30 p.m. and provide the office with the requested information. Our line is open 24 hours/day and you may leave a message at any time by calling 416-396-2480.

For most up to date information, check out https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Find-your/Schools/Optional-Attendance/schno/1593.