Late Students

How to deal with a late student?

There’s no one right answer to this question. The teacher’s reaction should be based upon the circumstances involved:

-          First and foremost: What’s the school policy on lateness?

-          Is the student chronically late?

-          Are other students late as well?

-          Is the student disruptive? If so, to what extent?

-          Talk to the student after class or via e-mail/phone.

-          Advise student of lateness/absence policies of the school.

-          Probe to see if there are any extenuating circumstances which are causing lateness.