Late Policy

Q: What do you think is an effective late policy? Why?

A: Consider students late if they come into classroom 30seconds after the bell rings. If students come in late, ask them to leave classroom 5 minutes later than other classmates. If the student is late for five times, ask him/ her to write an 500 words essay about the reason why he/ she is late, and how he/ she will improve it.

First, I think the teachers may start to consider students late 30seconds after the bell rings. The previous class may dismiss late, the students might went to the restroom, the students might be talking to other teachers, and the students might be called to the office so they might not be aware to the time that's left.

Second, to me, leaving the classroom 5 minutes later than other classmates is a really heavy punishment, and I think this might be effective.

Third, if people continues to arrive the classroom late, there might be reasons. I think writing a 500 words essay is also a very heavy punishment, and it can let people think about how they can improve.