Returning from their day off after the end of second quarter, students were greeted by a new semester– and a brand new tardy system. 

In the afternoon of Jan. 29, principal Dr. Amy Goodloe announced in grade level Schoology classes that a tardy check-in station would be introduced the next day, as the Door 1 Security Vestibule nears completion.

“Now that our new Security Vestibule is in the completion stages, we will be implementing updated tardy check-in procedures,” Goodloe said in the announcement. “To maintain building security, enhance student punctuality and streamline morning arrivals, we’re introducing tardy check-in stations starting Thursday, January 30th.”

After coming in through the vestibule and passing through the main office the next morning, students had to enter their ID number on one of four keypads at the check-in station. Then, they went straight to class. 

This system is the successor to the tardy check-in system on Dec. 18, which resulted in wait times exceeding 30 minutes. Goodloe posted an announcement later that morning announcing that the system would be adjusted to ensure students were on time to class. 

The current system has twice as many check-in stations and, on average, took less time for students to check in. Rather than having a staff member create a pass, students simply had to enter their ID number on a keypad and confirm their name.

“The new keypad attendance system is very efficient,” Goodloe said. “The goal is to get students checked in swiftly and heading straight to class.”

A car accident occurred on Jan. 31 and tardy students could head straight to class. Under normal circumstances, it is expected that this system will continue to be used.