ATTENDANCE

1. ATTENDANCE

2. “Ultimately the ethical effectiveness of an organization rests on the decisions and actions of those in a leadership role. Leader behavior becomes the model for what the organization requires and expects from the total employee body.” ETHICS IN SCHOOL AND THE WORKPLACE “Ethics in the Classroom” by Dr. Shirley A. Mixon, East Central University, 2004

3. Attendance & Punctuality • Ethics at school and at work are similar • There are rules pertaining to attendance and punctuality • Learn what these rules are and follow them • As a student, “your ACTUAL job is school and its assignments … not a part-time job” www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

4. A tardy student can disrupt classroom activities or negatively influence group activity assignment completion Large impact on individual and team success Tardiness or absenteeism can profoundly impact job performance and retention Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

5. Behavior affects the success of that individual Expected to be active and meet deadlines Expected to be at school every day and on time Behavior affects the success of that individual Expected to be active and meet deadlines Expected to be at work every day and on time Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

6. Absent from school costs the school money Texas pays school district money per student based upon attendance Absences cause you to work harder to catch up on missed assignments. Absent from work costs the employer money Employees who are at work oftentimes must do their job and that of the absent employee Increased workload enhances the possibility of job-related accidents and deteriorates employee moral Additional workload and paperwork is required by personnel departments to maintain sick leave hours, hours without pay, payroll deductions for the tardiness Other costs associated with absenteeism and tardiness of employees depend on nature of business Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

7. Late assignments are disruptive to instructor, to classmates, and to learning ability Excessive tardiness shows poor planning and preparation, and lack of motivation and commitment Missing project deadlines cost money and corporate image, and possibly a job Excessive tardiness shows poor planning and preparation, and lack of motivation and commitment Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

8. Instructors are concerned with the attendance and punctuality of students as an indicator of the type of work to expect in the classroom Employers are concerned with the attendance and punctuality of students as an indicator of what to expect as an employee Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

9. If you are going to be late to school, on an assignment, or absent for a period of time, inform instructor of the situation If you are going to be late on a project, to work, or away from the job for a period of time, inform employer of the situation Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School In an ideal world, no one becomes ill, and the computer always works perfectly. WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

10. Cannot be fired from class; however, employability skills grade will reflect behavior Won’t tolerate employees who simply do not show up for work and fail to call in prior to start of the workday Can be fired for such behavior. Leaving work early may cause missing out on production or lose customers who dropped by at end of workday Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

11. Doctor/dentist visits may occur during school hours; should be spaced out and not more than once a month Make-up work should be made up promptly … some assignments cannot be made up Let teacher know any dates in advance involving an absence or tardy Doctor/dentist visits may occur during work hours; should be spaced out and not occur more than once a month Let supervisor know any dates in advance involving an absence or tardy Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

12. Attendance behaviors affect the success of the individual and class Expectations are simple -- be present and on time Attendance behaviors affect the success of the individual and business Expectations are simple -- be present and on time Attendance & PunctualityWork vs. School WORK SCHOOL www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

13. IN SUMMARY Why be present? • To Learn • Gain skills, career choices and techniques • Get opportunities • Meet obligations www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

14. IN SUMMARY How can I maintain good attendance? • Make school a high priority • Know your schedule • Make use of an ALARM clock • Get enough sleep • Arrange your transportation www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline

15. IN SUMMARY What if I MUST be absent? • Notify the appropriate personnel • Make plans to make up work ahead of time • Arrange for your position to be “covered” at work • Try to return as soon as possible www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline