Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: The parent who always brings her kids late One of your students is consistently brought late to school. Not only does he miss the morning drill, but usually at least 20 minutes of instruction. When he finally arrives, the classroom routine is interrupted by the parent's apology and excuses, and you must take time away from the other students to help the child get his day started. You realize the parent is having a difficult time at home. Well? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would have a conference with the parents to figure out the reasons behind their child's tardiness and come up with some solutions to the problem. In my experience, the main reason why students are late to school is because they no longer or do not live within the district or school zone. At this point, a social worker and administration referral should be submitted. Rarely has a child came to school late because of their parents' work schedule or just sleeping late unless some disorder or extenuating circumstance has been documented. That child deserves a quality education and arriving at school late hinders that child from maximizing their educational experience.