Tardies in Kindergarten through 8th grade

(Board Policy JB-1 -- New Policy - 8/05/2005)

All students are expected to be on time to school. A student who accumulates five (5) unexcused tardies to school shall be assessed one unexcused absence. Such assignments for unexcused tardies will accumulate on the student's attendance record and will be considered as a part of the student's aggregate days missed during a school year. These days will be reported to parents for five (5) day notifications and to the attendance officer for ten (10) day notifications in compliance with Compulsory School Attendance Law.

Excused or unexcused tardies will follow the same definition as school absences. Principals may use discretion in determining excused/unexcused based on circumstances as presented.