John English Junior Middle School

If a child is going to be absent, parents are asked to telephone the school at 416-394-4710 before 9:00 a.m. if that absence is to be for the morning or a full day. For afternoon absences, please call before 12:30 p.m. If necessary, please leave a message on our "Voice-mail" system which is available 24 hours a day. If a child is to be absent for more than one day, please indicate this at the time to avoid daily calls.

To assist in handling your call, provide your name, your child's name, the name of his/her teacher and the reason for absence. We will be in touch with the parent if the child does not arrive at school and we have not received any explanation.

Parents have the responsibility of ensuring that information provided to the school is up-to-date. This includes home and work telephone numbers, and telephone numbers of emergency contacts. If the school cannot account for a child's absence, the police may be contacted