Tardy Policy

Students are expected to be on time to classes in order to avoid disrupting the learning environment. Tardiness to class results in the following consequence:

1st Tardy

Documented teacher warning to student

2nd Tardy

30-minute teacher detention

(a no show results in a doubled teacher detention)

3rd Tardy

1-hour teacher detention with phone call home to parents

(a no show results in a referral to the administrative intern’s office for a Friday Night Live)

4th Tardy

Referral to the administrative intern for Friday Night Live

Three tardies of less equals one unexcused absence

Nine tardies equals three unexcused absences and could result in truancy being filed or considered

More than 10 minutes tardy equals a full period absence

Vines High School Tardy Policy