The one thing we need to remember is that the Principal was the one who seems to be issuing the directive; however, in our school, I’m sure our principal would have to contend with many dissenters. 🙂 Irene Moon ====================== 97/03 From-> “Robert J. Shea” Subject: Re: Students strolling in late I don’t do anything formal against tardiness and I rarely have problems. If a student is late more than once in a week, I might confront them very directly and very disapprovingly. Various measures I take: I sometimes close the door when the bell rings, I occasionally have students stay after for as much time as they’re late, I might meet them outside the door and ask them why they’re late, or I simply ignore them. I always begin promptly, so when a student comes in late and wishes to disturb me with some lame excuse (that is, without a pass), I pay them no heed and ask them not to interrupt me. Robert J. Shea ====================== 97/03 From-> Mary Young