2004 ATTENDANCE

2004 ETHICS IN SCHOOL AND THE WORKPLACE “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 the Classroom” by Dr. Shirley A. Mixon, East Central University, 2004

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Ethics at school and at work are similar Ethics at school and at work are similar There are rules pertaining to attendance and punctuality There are rules pertaining to attendance and punctuality Learn what these rules are and follow them Learn what these rules are and follow them As a student, “your ACTUAL job is school and its assignments … not a part-time job” As a student, “your ACTUAL job is school and its assignments … not a part-time job”

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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 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 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 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 Other costs associated with absenteeism and tardiness of employees depend on nature of business

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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 In an ideal world, no one becomes ill, and the computer always works perfectly.

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Attendance & Punctuality Work vs. School 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

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline Why be present? To Learn To Learn Gain skills, career choices and techniques Gain skills, career choices and techniques Get opportunities Get opportunities Meet obligations Meet obligations

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline How can I maintain good attendance? Make school a high priority Make school a high priority Know your schedule Know your schedule Make use of an ALARM clock Make use of an ALARM clock Get enough sleep Get enough sleep Arrange your transportation Arrange your transportation

2004www.gvtc.org/workethicsonline What if I MUST be absent? Notify the appropriate personnel Notify the appropriate personnel Make plans to make up work ahead of time Make plans to make up work ahead of time Arrange for your position to be “covered” at work Arrange for your position to be “covered” at work Try to return as soon as possible Try to return as soon as possible