The purpose of my proposed action research plan is to find a more effective tardy policy. To do this I will look at current research strategies and study other school's policies to find a better procedure for dealing with this issue. This is a common problem that all schools face and one that must have a workable solution. It is important that students be taught the value of being prompt at a young age.
I believe that solving this problem will benefit all stakeholders. Getting to class on time will benefit students because they are safer in the classroom rather than roaming the halls unattended. Teachers will benefit from less disruptions and more instruction/learning time in the classroom. Administrators will benefit from fewer discipline referrals and students being sent to the office for tardy slips. The school will then benefit from higher test results due to increased learning from less time spent out of the classroom. The school will also run more efficiently and provide a quality educational experience.
Jana: Tardy become a personal issue to solve. In my campus, I do not know if the administration track tardies. In my personal experience, I have to talk directly to the parents and face the possible problem before starts. I will let them know from the first day, that be in the line before assembly ends is mandatory in my class. Sometimes, I feel very rude, and I do not think that parents like this part. It is frustrating see several parents that like stay with their children by the door during the class and wait over there forever. I teach prekindergarten and this is a big problem when children start to cry when mommy left and longer the staying, longer the crying. Sometimes I saw parents to cry, too. This is the hardiest part of my teaching job. I will follow your blog to learn how to face and handle tardies. I will find your topic very helpful to my professional development in the near future. Nice job!
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