Researchers:
III-Burbank
INTRODUCTION
Subject
Manila Science High School is exceptionally known for students whomlive up to the school’s motto, “Sustaining the Tradition of Excellence.”Excellence should not only be reflected in academics but in following the rules and regulations as well. Tardiness is defined as the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time. According to, Chrissy Scivicque, a career coach and corporate trainer, people who are late are perceived as selfish, disrespectful, unreliable and disorganized. Being tardy in a way shows that you do not respect the administration because you are not following the school rules.
Background of the Study
According to the Agreement signed by the student and the parent, the following must be done if the student is tardy: a. All students must be in MSHS before 7 AM. Students who enter the school after this time will be marked tardy and will not be allowed to attend his/her 1st class. b. He/She should bring an excuse letter from the parent, stating the reason for the tardiness. The letter must be presented and noted by the affected teachers and submitted to the guidance counselor for future reference. c. In the event the student incurs three instances of tardiness, a conference of teachers with the parent is required. The student will be required to promissory letter duly signed by the parent. Together with the promissory letter, the adviser will then make a report to the guidance counselor for future reference.
Recently, the school changed its policy, if you arrive later than 7 AM, you will be required to sign in the logbook and indicate your name, section and time of arrival. You will then be asked to fall in line and write your reason of tardiness. The guidance counselor would then give a lecture regarding the importance of punctuality and the consequences you might face if you incur many