tardies

Tardy Policy

A Tardy consists of any time a student is late for class.  A student who arrives late to school or class is tardy.  All teachers will close their doors to begin instruction when the tardy bells rings.  Any student who is tardy to school after 8:45 am must go to the front office. to obtain a pass.  If a student does not attend at least half of any class; the student will be counted absent. Students that are late to school or late to a class cause major disruptions to the school day for office personnel and classroom teachers.

Tardies to school: All students are allowed three tardies to school per SEMESTER without a consequence. This allows for unusual circumstances such as an automobile accident, slow traffic, oversleeping, or flat tire. All other tardies, unless accompanied by a medical note, will be deemed unexcused. Persistent tardiness will be addressed by administration.

Students will be allowed three (3) tardies per SEMESTER.  

• The following are acceptable as “excused tardy”

  • Medical appointment (must have a note from doctor)

  • Court appearance (must have a note from court)

  • Late bus (must have a note from the attendance office)

  • A signed hall pass from administration, guidance, SRO, or mental health staff

• The Administration reserves the right to revoke parking passes if tardies become excessive

Consequences Per Semester

• 1-3 Tardies - WARNING

• 4-5 Tardies - 1 Hour Detention (served on a Tuesday or Thursday)

• 6-7 Tardies- Referral and Administration assigned consequence

• 8 + Tardies - MAY result in suspension from school