Tardiness

Punctuality fosters courtesy, communication, and effective use of time. Students who are habitually late cause interruption and impede learning for all students. In order to instill a sense of responsibility and to develop proper work habits, Socrates Preparatory School holds students accountable for being on time to school, classes and special events. Students must be in their classroom by 8:15 am. Students who arrive after 8:15 am must report to the Administration Office. Unwarranted tardiness to class is unacceptable and may be categorized as unexcused absences.

Excused versus Unexcused “Tardies”
“Tardies” are excused only if they are due to any of the following circumstances:

• Illness
• Dire unforeseen circumstances
• Health appointments – with note from practitioner turned into office
• Academic appointments
  

A written or emailed excuse from the parent/guardian is required for each “tardy” the same day that the student is tardy. If a written excuse is not provided by the next day, then the “tardy” becomes unexcused. If a “tardy” is deemed excused, students will be forgiven from any participation grade during that portion of class; however, students will still be responsible for completing assignments and abiding by deadlines set for all academic work (as described above for absences).