Tardy Policy

TARDY TO CLASS OTHER THAN LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL

Students who are tardy to class must sign in at the Student Services Office.

1^st Period Tardy/Unexcused Absence

Each tardy/unexcused absence to 1^st period will result in a detention the next day. Detention will be held in the cafeteria from 2:45 to 3:45 each day.

1^st – 8^th Period Tardy/Unexcused Absence

Tardies/unexcused absences to periods 1-8 will result in the following consequences

· 3 tardies/unexcused absences – 1 detention

· 6 tardies/unexcused absences – 2 detentions

· 9 tardies/unexcused absences – Friday Opportunity School

· 12 tardies/unexcused absences – 2 days ISS and Parent Conference

***Tardies accumulated after twelve will result in further disciplinary actions taken which could include Out of School Suspension and/or a petition to appear in Juvenile Court.

• A student who arrives unexcused to class after ten minutes into the period will be denoted as skipping class are considered (unexcused) absent and are not allowed to make up missed work.

• Excessive tardies or skipping may result in a petition to appear in Juvenile Court and /or placement in ALC.

• Tardies are cumulative for an entire nine weeks.

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Last Updated: 09/17/2009