Tardy Procedures
Being on time to school and class is important because we know that every minute spent learning is helping our students get one step closer to a goal. Learning from the first minute is important. Being on time signals that there is a shared commitment to our collective vision of excellence. Thus, we must collectively work together to welcome students and staff into the learning community.
The following process will be implemented:
First tardy: the teacher verbally addresses the lateness with the student and documents in a teacher created log.
Second tardy: written documentation in the contact log after contact with the student’s family.
Third tardy: teacher developed “reflection time” is implemented. The timeframe and location will be determined by the teacher. If the student does not attend the “reflection time” with the teacher, the teacher will share the student’s name and prior information with the grade level administrator who will follow up with the student.
Fourth tardy: teachers will request that the grade level administrator provides additional support.
Excused reasons for tardiness are the same as those for excused absences.
Student’s illness (five or more days requires a doctor’s note)
Death in immediate family (school may require documentation such as obituary or death certificate)
Court summons with documentation from the court
Violent/ hazardous weather, when declared by local or state officials
Religious observances, pre-approved
State emergency when declared by appropriate authorities
Work or other activity accepted by school authorities
Emergencies designated by the Superintendent of Schools
The following are NOT approved reasons for absences or tardiness and may result in the student being assigned a detention:
Illness other than the student’s own
Transportation issues such as car problems, traffic in the community or the parking lot, or a late Ride-On bus (All Quince Orchard HS students live within walking distance or are provided school bus transportation.)
Family emergency
Overslept
Sibling caused the tardiness
Parent says “It was my fault.”