Students are expected to come to study tables prepared to work. They are given a short break at the end of the school day to gather materials for their study time. Homework agendas are checked first to make sure students are writing down assignments each day in all classes. Staff members believe that organization is a characteristic of successful students. Once study tables begin, students are not allowed to move around or go to lockers to get other materials.
Staff believe such high expectations help instill responsibility in students.
Assistant Principal Brett Garrett is instrumental in enforcing attendance and explaining expectations to students regarding after school study tables. Garrett meets with students periodically to explain expectations for attendance and the procedures for dismissal. He also tracks failure rates to gauge the success of the program. He will call bus drivers over the school district's two-way radio system if a student leaves the building. Once he makes contact with a particular bus driver, and he confirms that the student is assigned to study tables, the bus driver will bring the student back to the school.