Same consequences with more motivation to avoid.

This semester has brought many different changes. Among those changes is the introduction of the tardy kiosk stations located throughout the campus, most commonly found in the nearest alpha office. This new system does not change how severe or the order of which the consequences of being tardy are, rather it allows for staff to more easily keep track of every student’s tardiness. The new system also automatically emails every student’s parent or guardian so that they are more aware of their student’s misconduct. The introduction of the tardy kiosks is a change for the better because it will bring more diligence to students which will prepare them for life after high school.

Being tardy to a class is an example of a snowball effect. When one misses the bell because they were doing whatever else, it becomes an “Oh, maybe this isn’t so bad after all!” which turns into a bad habit of missing out on a potentially important subject. Some would argue that since the curriculum is now mostly online, they can complete their school work anywhere, but it is common to lose motivation to get assignments done.

The classroom environment is designed to drive students toward success. People might overlook and say that the tardy system is only beneficial to teachers, but it also motivates students to put some pace into their day. Whether students are planning to further their education at a university, going straight into the workforce or even joining the military after high school, being on time is vital, and the consequences for being late then are far more severe than being tardy to class now.

With the allowed six minutes between classes (eight minutes for students going to and from the CTE center), one can get anywhere on the campus with plenty of time to spare. The new tardy kiosk system will motivate students to pay attention to their diligence, which will ultimately be one of the most important lessons for life after high school.