Morning Arrival and Tardy Policy

Morning Arrival and Tardy Policy

Good Morning, Pinewood Families!

As you know, our parking lot renovation has required patience and flexibility from everyone. We have sought to extend that same grace to families as we have asked you to extend it to us.

Since the renovation has affected morning arrival in different ways, I want to make sure every family has the same clear understanding of how tardies will be handled during this season.

• Students must be in the car rider staging area by 8:01 a.m., according to the clock used by our staff. Students arriving after that time will be marked tardy.
• If school staff have already gone inside, a parent must bring their child to the school office and sign them in.
• Parents will receive a notification through FACTS when their child is marked tardy.
• As stated in the Parent Manual, five tardies count as one unexcused absence.
• When car rider line is delayed because of issues on our end, we will adjust the time requirement accordingly.

We will continue to offer grace when school-related circumstances affect arrival. At the same time, a consistent standard helps us treat every family fairly and begin the school day well.

Thank you for your continued patience and partnership.

Your servant in Christ,
Taylor Howsmon
Head of School
Pinewood Christian Academy