TARDY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Make Tardy Lines a
Reduce tardies by 96% with a student-driven check in system that frees up teachers and admins.
CONSISTENCY
One Tardy Policy for All
Keep tardy policies simple and fair for everyone. One consistent approach makes it easy for students and staff to stay on track.
Consistency That Keeps Students on Track
- Create a consistent tardy policy for every classroom, every student, and every teacher
- A school-wide approach that’s simple for staff and students to follow
- Build punctuality into your school’s culture
AUTOMATION
Replace Tardy Slips & Manual Logs With Automated Tools
Free up time for your attendance clerks and teachers with automations that instantly mark a student as tardy.
Automate the Process, Eliminate the Hassle
- No more manual tardy slips, logs, Google Spreadsheets, or class disruptions
- An easy check in process that manages tardies in seconds
- Automate consequences, tardy hall passes, detentions, and parent notifications
DATA & REPORTING
Tardiness Reports for Clearer Data & Better Decisions
Tardy reports unlock powerful insights with data that highlights trends and patterns, helping you act quickly and effectively to improve student punctuality.
Identify Trends and Act Quickly With Data
- Data and reports provide a clear snapshot of students who are always late
- Make data-driven decisions for more targeted interventions
- Have more objective parent conversations with real data
We did a 9-week comparison of tardies this year to last year. We were down 87%. We went from having probably 150-200 kids still in the hall after the tardy bell to maybe 5.
Dr. Tommy Duncan
Principal, Irons Middle School, TX
Unmatched Support —
Go Live in Just 2 Weeks!
Dedicated Customer
Success Manager
“We make setup simple with a customized launch plan for your school’s unique tardy policy”
Integrates Seamlessly
With Your SIS
Roster all your students, staff, schedule and class data automatically with MingaSync.
And dozens more
Live Training &
Instant Support
“Join live training sessions on Tardy Management with our MingAcademy for admin, teachers and even students.”
FAQs – Tardy Management System
A Tardy Management System automates the process of issuing, tracking, and reporting student tardiness in schools. It streamlines operations by replacing manual tardy slips and logs with a student-driven check-in system. Schools using Minga’s Tardy Management Solution have achieved up to a 96% reduction in tardies while saving significant administrative time. Key features include automated notifications, consistent policy enforcement, and detailed reports that highlight trends to support targeted interventions.
Yes, with our consequences automations, you can assign escalating consequences for each tardy and ensure they are completed within a designated time frame. If not completed, the system can automatically escalate to more severe consequences.
Yes, students are notified automatically when they receive a tardy violation, including which tardy it is in the sequence and the consequence they need to serve.
Yes, customizable templates allow automatic email and/or SMS notifications to parents or admins for tardies or other behaviors.
Currently, there’s no direct integration but this feature is on our product roadmap. However, you can easily export data as a CSV file to upload to your SIS. For specific needs, connect with our team to explore options.
Minga tracks tardy policy steps, automates discipline escalations and sets deadlines based on your school’s guidelines.
Yes, Kiosk mode can be used on shared devices in communal spaces. Students can check themselves in as tardy, automating the process and saving admin time.
Still on the Fence About a
Tardy Management System?
Explore our resources below to see if this innovative tool is the
right fit to reduce your operational burden.
Download Our White Paper
Explore the 5 key impacts of tardiness in K-12 schools, its link to chronic absenteeism, and actionable strategies to address this.
Framework for Reducing Tardies
Discover a simple framework to help you build an effective tardy policy and reduce tardiness at your school.
Tardy Policies & Progressive Discipline
How adding a progressive discipline framework can reduce tardiness and foster a culture of punctuality.
