Next, you will have to handle these students as you see fit. I use two routines -detentions and essays. If the students uses the essay option, there is a special procedure for this, which will be dealt with later. Don t let a student go longer than two lates before nipping it in the bud. Most administrators leave it to teachers on how they will handle tardiness.
Some teachers use a separate binder to record unexcused absences, and lates.
I find the less paper work the better. You have to use your attendance sheets regularly anyway, so they might as well be a record for you, as well as the office. At five unexcused, the initial contact form is filled out again and given o the vice-principal. Your administration will have its own agenda, but surprisingly some schools aren t too focused in this area. Just an added piece of advice.