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Attendance & Transportation
Getting to School, Staying on Track
At Lorain County JVS, we’re committed to providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment for all students. This page includes key information about daily transportation, bell schedules, and attendance expectations to help students stay organized, on time, and ready to succeed. Whether you’re arriving by bus or car, planning your day, or reviewing attendance guidelines—everything you need starts here.
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Transportation to and from LCJVS
Daily transportation to Lorain County JVS is provided by each student’s associate (home) school district. Morning and afternoon bus routes are coordinated through your district’s transportation department, and students typically board from their home high school or designated pickup location.
If your student plans to ride the bus:
Please contact your associate school directly for bus schedules, pickup/drop-off locations, and any district-specific requirements.
Driving to school:
Students who wish to drive themselves must complete the required LCJVS parking permit application and follow all campus parking regulations.
We recommend arriving a few minutes early to ensure a smooth start to the day. If you have questions about transportation, please contact your district’s transportation office or the JVS main office for guidance.
Associate School Bus Garage/Deparment
| Amherst: 440-988-2633 | Firelands: 440-965-4105 |
| Avon: 440-937-0503 | Keystone: 440-355-2411 |
| Avon Lake: 440-933-9802 | Midview: 440-748-2121 |
| Brookside: 440-949-4215 | North Ridgeville: 440-327-1309 |
| Clearview: 440-233-6048 | Oberlin: 440-776-4697 |
| Columbia: 236-8222 | Wellington: 440-647-7969 |
| Elyria: 440-284-8030 or 440-284-8213 |
Attendance & Absence Guidelines
Lorain County JVS is committed to student success, and that starts with consistent attendance. Below, you'll find all the key details to help your family stay informed and on track.
Attendance & Early Release Contacts
Email: jvsattendance@lcjvs.net
Call-Off Line: 440-774-1051, ext. 44442
- Call-Off Procedure
- Absences should be reported before 8:30 a.m.
- Please communicate absences via email or phone-voicemail
Early Dismissal Line: 440-774-1051, ext. 54441
- Early Dismissal Procedure
- Early dismissals should be reported 1-hour prior to dismissal time
- Please communicate early dismissals via email, phone (or voicemail), or written note
**If your child is sick, he or she will be required to leave through the nurse’s office.**
Absences will be unexcused without an email, clear voicemail, or legible note stating an excusable reason for the absences/tardy/early dismissal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Call the call-off line and leave a message, email, OR send in a note.
All three options must include the following:- Student’s legal name,
- Date of absence,
- Excusable reason for absence,
- And your full name/relation to student.
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Yes. You will receive an absence alert within 2 hours of your student’s first scheduled class.
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LCJVS students follow the JVS calendar. If the associate school is closed and not providing transportation due to weather, the absence will be excused.
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Transportation is provided at the discretion of each associate school district.
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Complete and submit a PrePlanned Absence Application. Students with less than 65 hours of absence may be approved for up to 5 days (15 hrs for half-time, 30 hrs for full-time) of preplanned absence per school year.
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According to Ohio Revised Code & Lorain County JVS Board of Education, these reasons are excused with proper documentation:
- Illness of the student
- Illness in the family requiring student’s presence
- Quarantine of the home
- Death of a relative (up to 18 school hours)
- Medical, behavioral, or dental appointment
- Observance of religious holidays
- Post-secondary visitation
- Pre-enlistment reporting to military enlistment processing station
- Foster care placement
- Court hearings
- Homelessness
- Deployment activities of a parent/legal guardian
- Drivers Education (up to 2 hours per day, max 8 hours)
- Emergency circumstances approved by the superintendent
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Preplanned Absences
Used to request approval in advance for absences that are not excused under Ohio law. (Ex: vacation, personal events, religious (non holiday) events, or non-school sanctioned sporting events)
Parent/Guardian must:
- Complete and submit a Preplanned Absence Application
- Receive administrative approval
- Students with less than 65 total hours of total absence may apply for 5 days per school year.
Applications are available in the Attendance Office or can be downloaded in digital form.
What counts as an Excused Absence?
According to Ohio Revised Code & Lorain County JVS Board of Education, these reasons are excused with proper documentation:
- Illness of the student
- Illness in the family requiring student’s presence
- Quarantine of the home
- Death of a relative (up to 18 school hours)
- Medical, behavioral, or dental appointment
- Observance of religious holidays
- Post-secondary visitation
- Pre-enlistment reporting to military enlistment processing station
- Foster care placement
- Court hearings
- Homelessness
- Deployment activities of a parent/legal guardian
- Drivers Education (up to 2 hours per day, max 8 hours)
- Emergency circumstances approved by the superintendent
The school may request a physician or mental health professional’s note for ongoing issues. Absent time may only be medically excused with a physician’s note.
Excuses from School Attendance
Ohio Attendance Law – HB 410
Per House Bill 410, students will be monitored for excessive absences:
- Attendance Notice: Issued after 38+ hours in a month or 65+ hours in a school year (excused or unexcused).
- Habitual Truancy: Triggered at 30 consecutive unexcused hours, 42 in a month, or 72 in a year. Students are referred to an Absence Intervention Team and may be reported to Juvenile Court if attendance does not improve.
Absences include time missed due to tardiness and early dismissals.