What is the lateness policy and procedure at CNH?
It is imperative that students are in their classrooms and ready to learn no later than 8:15 AM. A student’s tardiness not only negatively impacts that student’s learning for the day, it affects the learning of the entire class. It also undermines the ideals of responsibility and schooling that we expect at City Neighbors Hamilton. Tardiness disrupts the classroom, does not allow students the necessary time to begin their day calmly, and can set a rushed tone for the rest of their day. Students who arrive late miss important activities, making the transition into their school day tense and stressful—not conducive to learning. Because of our strong commitment to responsible schooling, which includes students arriving on time, we have implemented the following policy and procedures for students who are tardy: • Any student arriving late to school (any time after 8:15 AM), must be escorted to his/her classroom by a parent, guardian, or any other adult responsible for dropping off the chil