4103 -TARDINESS

Regular, timely attendance in class is a vital component of academic success. A student shall be present in each assigned class at the appointed time or be recorded as tardy for that class. “For purposes of this policy, a student is ‘tardy’ each time the student arrives late for any class or required school event.”

4103.1 Excused Tardies

A tardy shall be recorded as excused only for the reasons listed in Board Policy 4101.2 (“Excused Absences”).

4103.2 Notification of Excessive Tardies

If a student accumulates 5 or more unexcused tardies during the school year, the principal (or designee) shall contact the student’s parent or guardian and request a conference with the student and the student’s parent/guardian to discuss the problem and possible solutions. The principal (or designee) may invite the school social worker, guidance counselor, or other school personnel to attend the meeting.

4103.3 Disqualification from Final Exam Exemption

Every three unexcused tardies shall be counted as one absence for purposes of the final exam exemption incentive described in Board Policy 4106. A student may therefore become ineligible for an exam exemption due to unexcused tardies alone.

4103.4 Disciplinary Consequences

If a student continues to accumulate unexcused tardies after non-disciplinary interventions have been attempted, the principal may give written notice to the student’s parent or guardian that any additional unexcused tardies may result in disciplinary action. In administering disciplinary consequences for tardies, principals will give strong consideration to measures other than out-of-school suspensions. Any out-of-school suspension for tardiness may not exceed two days and can only be imposed following documented interventions.

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Legal Reference: G.S.115C-379
Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999
Revised Effective: December 15, 2011

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