Late Policy

As printed in the student handbook,

As communicated by teachers

Reoccurring problems with

Student complaints about

Arrive 8am ,High school students are well-advised to learn not just the advantages of showing up early but also the punishments of showing up late.

if late u will be marked down, this

affect on transcript

Though the early-morning buzzer of an alarm clock (or a smartphone alarm app) can be one of the worst sounds in the world to a sleepy school student, repeatedly smashing the "snooze" button is never a good idea. Showing up on time to school each day benefits students' academic performance and future professional habits. Students who arrive at school early have an advantage over classmates who stumble through the door after classes have begun. “Consistent unexcused tardiness can mean short-term penalties and lifelong consequences”. High school students are well-advised to learn not just the advantages of showing up early but also the punishments of showing up late.

Missing important information.
Arriving at school after classes have begun can cause students to miss more than just the introduction to a new lesson. While waiting for the "bell" to ring, teachers often share important information: reminders of upcoming quizzes, class trips, new classroom rules, essay due dates and other school-related specifics. Students who show up late may miss out on these details and as a result, be unprepared for some future class event. While a teacher will likely reiterate crucial information throughout the day, latecomers may miss out on courtesy reminders about homework assignments and other projects. High school students who show up on time every day can rest assured they have all the necessary information.

Sticking with you for a lifetime.
Excuses can't exempt you from the disconcerting looks by  teachers, you may have broken limb, a recently deceased relative, Ebola or AIDS. The thing is, you are still late and there is nothing you can do to rewrite or correct what you did. Similarly to being absent, it is written in stone, buried under layers of holocaust victims, locked up in KFC's secret recipe chamber then deep fried to perfection.