Responsibility and Progress

Since implementing the Attendance Card program and Basic Training Homework Log for our students, we have seen a marked improvement of students desire to achieve and perform well. From fighting ability and fitness to leadership and organization, those who strive to keep up and seek feedback from instructors, we are now sure that this is a good program.

Our school puts a lot of responsibility on the student for their own success (and parents for the younger students). It's not easy. However, it makes everyone accountable for themselves. This is the essence of good citizenship and responsibility. Please treat your attendance card like a valuable object. In fact, it is!

What if I lose my attendance card? Answer: We will give you a new one.

Unfortunately, here's what will need to be done with a new card:

1. You will need to have all techniques re-examined before anyone can sign off on them.
2. You will have lost all the wonderful leadership, basic training and homework stickers that you earned (we cannot replace those stickers).
3. You will need to arrange with an instructor to arrive at class 30 minutes early so we can go back through our grade-book to re-enter your attendance dates.
4. You will have lost a wonderful record of your progress that can be used if you move to another school.

How can I prevent losing it?

1. Organize: Look at the Being a Star Student article we gave you. It contains tips for keeping everything for class in one safe place (binder with sheet protectors, duffle bag or backpack) .
2. Make a color copy of your attendance card after each class and keep it at home in a separate place.