Factors Affecting Students Tardiness

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FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS TARDINESS IN TAGOLOAN CENTRAL SCHOOL (TCS) 2014-2015 Introduction Punctuality is one of the virtues beyond reproach. Much of the time and wealth will be saved if this virtue will be carried out to the system of every responsible citizen. Punctuality will encompass all of the positive action in all aspects. Though it was less appreciated in other situations like productivity against punctuality, none the less, it is still very vital in situations that needed it most. This study will determine the factors affecting students tardiness in Tagoloan Central School in their daily routine during school days. Always and often times being tardy in the flag ceremony, in attending classes after recess time in the morning and afternoon class sessions and during the first period in the afternoon class session. There are observed instances that during their transfer of room in their specialization subjects and other activities that needs outdoor activities, they are behind schedule in attending to it. Students are tardy for a variety of reasons, but being late to class can become a habit that can have a negative effect on their success in school. (Fuller, 2013) Tardiness among students has its own negative repercussions. It is emphasized that lateness or tardiness is not just the problem of the late student but it affects thesurrounding people. A student coming late in class distracts the rest of the students anddisrupts the flow of the teacher’s discussion. It is even a burden to the student/s whomthe late students ask for what to catch up with (Nakpodia and Dafiaghor, 2011). Also, Students who are late to classes may fall behind in their classroom work. If a student misses the first part of a lecture, for example, he may miss the notes that he will need to study for an upcoming exam. Some teachers do not accept late homework,so they will not permit
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