Tardies

Being on time to class matters. Arriving late disrupts learning—for you and for others. You are expected to be in class on time for every block, every day. A student is considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings. Tardies are tracked per block. Repeated tardiness adds up—and could impact your class participation, grades, and eligibility for extracurriculars. Plan ahead, manage your time, and do your best to get to every class on time.

Tardy Policy

Students are expected to be in class on time for every block, every day. A student is considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings marking the start of the block. Tardies are tracked per block. Students marked tardy will receive a tardy detention, and students with more than 10 tardy detentions will be placed on Tardy Probation. Students who are on Tardy Probation lose social privileges, including off-campus lunch and participation in extracurriculars and events. For more information, see the Student Handbook.

Tardy Detentions

If you're marked tardy to class, a Tardy Detention will be added to your myETHS Tardy Tracker. Tardies take three school days to process, so if you're marked tardy on a Monday, it will show up in your tracker on Thursday. When tardies build up, it can feel overwhelming — that’s why ETHS offers many ways to help you clear them and stay on track.

Tardy Probation

Students marked tardy will receive a tardy detention, and students with more than 10 tardy detentions will be placed on Tardy Probation. Tardies accumulate until they’re cleared, and unserved tardies carry over to the next school year.

If you are placed on Tardy Probation, you can’t participate in or attend any school-sponsored activities or events that are not academic or required, until your tardies are cleared. This includes:

Sports practices and games
Dances (including Senior Prom)
Plays and performances
Club meetings and events
Non-academic field trips

Students in Grades 10–12 will also be placed on restricted lunch, which means you won’t be able to leave the building during your lunch block.

Notifications

To help you keep track of your attendance, ETHS will send email reminders when your number of tardy detentions reaches certain levels. These notifications are designed to support you, so you know where you stand and what steps you might need to take.

Notification	When It's Sent
Detention Probation Warning	When a student reaches 8 tardy detentions
Detention Probation Notification	When a student reaches 11 tardy detentions
Detention Probation Reminder	Every Friday if you have 10 or more tardy detentions

How to Clear Tardy Detentions

There are many ways to clear tardy detentions — during the school day, before or after school, and even on weekends. You can choose the options that work best for you and start clearing them at your own pace.

Program	Details	Tardies Cleared
Academic Study Center	The Academic Study Center (ASC) is open throughout the school day for drop-in academic support. Teachers and staff are available to help with homework, studying, organization, and time management. Visit during your lunch block, free block, or study hall.	Clears 2
AIT Success Center		Clears 2
AM Support	Before-school support (8:00am-8:25am) is available from teachers every regular school day before classes begin. Students can get extra help, ask questions, or review material. Head to your teacher's classroom before school to participate.	Clears 2
Homework Center	The Homework Center is open after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Students can visit to get help with homework and other assignments.	Clears 3
AP Saturday Events		Clears 4
Wildkit Academy	Held on select Saturday mornings throughout the school year, Wildkit Academy offers help from teachers in a relaxed and supportive setting. Come in for help on one subject or multiple. Sessions are held in The Hub. Breakfast and lunch provided.	Clears 4 per session (up to 8 per day)

Need Help Getting Back on Track?

Tardies can add up, and we know it can feel overwhelming. Don’t get discouraged. If you’re struggling to keep up or need help making a plan, your Student Support Team is here for you. If you’re behind or unsure how to start clearing detentions, talk to your Dean or counselor about making a plan that works for you. In some cases, Deans can offer alternative arrangements or a custom plan to help you manage things more effectively and get back on track.