Revised Tardy Policy

January 24, 2008

Dear Students and Families,

 With the beginning of the second semester, we are now at the midpoint of the school year. This point serves as a time of reflection on the first 90 days, as well as an opportunity to prepare for the remainder of the school year. As part of that process, the Planning Leadership Team and school administrators have revised the tardy policy. It is essential for students to be in class for learning to take place. Therefore, after school detention has been added as a consequence prior to students receiving in school or out of school suspension. Please review the tardy policy with your child and assist us in encouraging him/her to report to class promptly.

Thank you,

Administrative Team

A.G. Cox Middle School

What:    After-School Detention

When:    Tuesdays and Thursday, 3:35-4:30 P.M.

Where:    Designated Classroom

Why:    To decrease the number of student tardies and time out of class

Consequences for Chronic Tardiness

                                        3rd Tardy =  1 day after-school detention

                                4th Tardy =    1 day after-school detention
                                5th Tardy =    1 day ISS

                                6th (and each subsequent) Tardy = 1day OSS

• Parents must arrange pick-up by 4:45pm.  Failure to pick up by this time will result in the student not being allowed the option of after-school detention.

• If a parent cannot arrange for a student to stay for the after-school detention, the student will be assigned 1 day of ISS.

• Students must bring assignments with them.  Otherwise, alternative assignments will be provided.

• Failure to attend an assigned after-school detention will result in 1 day of ISS