SMS Tardy Policy

Students are considered tardy if not in their assigned seat and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. Tardies accrue on a semester basis.  The tardy policy incorporates the following consequences: 

   1st Tardy:                     

   Teacher warns student

   2nd Tardy:                   

   Tardy notice sent home to parent

   3rd & 4th Tardy:           

Consequences to be determined by administrator

     Additional Tardies:     

   Administrative Discretion

PARENTS: Only students riding the school provided transportation shall be eligible for excused tardies.  All other tardies and late arrivals (except from medical appointments) are considered unexcused.