ATTENDANCE

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ATTENDANCE

• Student Intern Training Experience
• Jack E. Singley Academy
• 2009

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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

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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Large impact on individual and team success
• Tardiness or absenteeism can profoundly impact
  job performance and retention

WORK

• A tardy student can disrupt classroom activities
  or negatively influence group activity assignment
  completion

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Behavior affects the success of that individual
• Expected to be active and meet deadlines
• Expected to be at work every day and on time

WORK

• Behavior affects the success of that individual
• Expected to be active and meet deadlines
• Expected to be at school every day and on time

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Absent from work costs the employer money
• Employees often must do their job and that of
  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

WORK

• Absent from school costs the school money
• Texas pays schools money per student based upon
  attendance

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• 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

WORK

• 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

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Employers are concerned with the attendance and
  punctuality of students as an indicator of what
  to expect as an employee

WORK

• Instructors are concerned with the attendance and
  punctuality of students as an indicator of the
  type of work to expect in the classroom

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School
In an ideal world, no one becomes ill, and the
computer always works perfectly.

• 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

WORK

• If you are going to be late to school, on an
  assignment, or absent for a period of time,
  inform instructor of the situation

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Wont 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

WORK

• Cannot be fired from class however,
  employability skills grade will reflect behavior

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Medical visits may occur during work hours
  spaced out and not occur more than once a month
• Let supervisor know any dates in advance
  involving an absence or tardy

WORK

• Medical visits may occur during school hours
  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

SCHOOL
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Attendance PunctualityWork vs. School

• Attendance behaviors affect the success of the
  individual and business
• Expectations are simple -- be present and on time

WORK

• Attendance behaviors affect the success of the
  individual and class
• Expectations are simple -- be present and on time

SCHOOL
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Why be present?

• To Learn
• Gain skills, career choices and techniques
• Get opportunities
• Meet obligations

IN SUMMARY
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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

IN SUMMARY
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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

IN SUMMARY
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ATTENDANCE Human Relations Case Study
It didn't come as a surprise to Gary's friends
when they heard he was in trouble with his
company because of absenteeism and chronic
lateness. It was the same pattern he had followed
on campus--always missing classes and always
showing up late. Of course, it was a little
different on campus, because he could turn on his
charm and manipulate teachers. With his immediate
supervisor, personnel people, and other company
managers, however, it was another matter. Gary
was called on the carpet for the third time three
months after he started the management training
program. Everybody was nice in his approach to
the problem, but it was finally made clear that
Gary should either start changing his habits or
consider working elsewhere. The strange thing
about it all was that Gary really wanted to be
successful. It was a good job. It was a fine
company.
www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline
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ATTENDANCE Human Relations Case Study
Why had he permitted himself to build such a poor
record? Here are three reasons (1) he had
underestimated how difficult it would be to
change the habits he had developed in school, (2)
he couldn't bluff as easily in the business
world, and (3) he failed to understand that by
being late or absent he was hurting his
relationships with others because it put an extra
burden on their shoulders. At any rate, Gary
admitted that he had started off on the wrong
foot. He did have a poor record as far as
absenteeism and lateness were concerned. He did
have a reputation for being undependable. Now he
had a very difficult decision to make. Should he
stick with his company, try to change his habits,
and work hard to live down the poor record? Or
should he resign and start over with a new
company? What would you advise Gary to do?
www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline
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ATTENDANCE Pam and Julie Case Study
Pam and Julie worked at J Js Supermarket. Pam
has worked there since 1995. Julie has worked
there since 1998. Randy, their manager, has a
position open for head cashier making two dollars
more an hour. He knows he is expected to give
the job to Pam, who has been working there for
more years and is seldom late, even though she is
out sick frequently. However, Juliewho has
fewer years experienceis always on time and is
almost never absent. What would you do if you
were Randy? How should Julie feel if Pam gets
the job? How should Pam feel if Julie gets the
job?
www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline
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ATTENDANCE

• Student Intern Training Experience