Frequent Questions

Tardy Calculator© is an automated tardy management system designed to help school administrators effectively track and manage student tardiness and other minor infractions. 

It integrates technological tools to support a school-based comprehensive prevention and intervention program, targeting students prone to late reporting and other disciplinary issues.

Our primary audience includes K-12 education administrators such as principals, disciplinary officers, attendance clerks, superintendents, and deans of students. 

While it is particularly valuable for secondary schools (grades 6-12), elementary schools also utilize our system for automating tardiness and attendance tasks.

Tardy Calculator© automates the tracking of tardiness and other infractions, establishes consistent disciplinary policies, and notifies parents instantly at the time of an infraction. 

Tardy Calculator's systematic approach promotes uninterrupted classroom instruction, early identification, intervention, and prevention, and aids in the development of improvement plans for student behavior.

Key features include:

  • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through our graphical interface designed for ease of use.
  • Centralized Data Collection: Access all student data and disciplinary actions in one centralized location.
  • Automated Infraction Policy: Implement a consistent, automated policy for managing infractions.
  • Parental Notifications: Automatically inform parents at the moment of the infraction, enhancing communication and involvement.
  • Disciplinary Action Tracking: Monitor and record all disciplinary actions with accuracy.
  • Handheld Mobility: Utilize handheld devices to track and manage on the go.

Tardy Calculator offers a myriad of benefits:

  • Turn-Key and Worry-Free Solution: Our comprehensive service includes data migration, installation, configuration, and unlimited training. We also provide an assigned consultant to ensure seamless operation.
  • Unlimited Support Services: Round-the-clock access to technical support, ensuring any issues are promptly addressed.
  • Year-Round Training and Continued Education: Continuous educational support for all users to ensure they are proficient in using the system.
  • Preparation for the New School Year: Services include system roll-over preparations for the upcoming school year to ensure the system is up-to-date.
  • Industrial Grade Equipment: High-quality, durable equipment that meets the demanding needs of a busy school environment.

The system may include optional handheld (mobile) devices that enable remote tracking of infractions. 

These units are particularly useful for administrators and staff who monitor hallways or other school areas, allowing them to process infractions and track student data on the go.

No Wi-Fi, No Worries... Tardy Calculator's mobile units are designed to operate in all areas of your campus by capturing the data in real-time and automictically synchronizing when it comes back into an active Wi-Fi enabled area. Alternatively, the devices are configurable to use a Cell Network connection that's available from your Cell provider.

Yes, Tardy Calculator© is designed with flexibility in mind. 

It can be configured to align with your specific campus tardy policies and is scalable to accommodate the unique needs of your school or district.

For over 25 years, Tardy Calculator© has been successfully implemented in numerous primary, middle, and high schools across the nation. 

Schools using our system have reported dramatic decreases in tardiness and improvements in overall student behavior.

We offer free product demonstrations where you can see how Tardy Calculator© operates and explore its features. 

You can schedule an online demonstration at a time that suits you to learn more about how our system can benefit your school.

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