Forgotten ID Cards Result in Consequence

At the beginning of each semester, AHS implements new rules, but one that has not changed is the replacement and consequences of losing or forgetting ID cards.

Losing the cards can be a hassle. Without them, students are not allowed to borrow any books from the Bookroom. In an emergency lockdown, students without proper identification are not allowed to step onto campus and also have to go through necessary precautions.

According to Vice Principal Phuong Nguyen, students are required to carry identification with them at all times.

“If students are outside on campus during a lockdown, students are required to show their ID cards for proof of being a student at AHS. It is very time consuming just to find the student’s information during a lockdown,” said Nguyen.

Furthermore, if any students are asked to show their ID cards by a staff member and do not have it, they are sent to Student Services for disciplinary. Other consequences for losing the cards range from warnings to suspension.

“First it is a warning. If students repeatedly forget to bring their ID cards with them, that can lead to suspension. [They] are exactly like a driver’s license,” said Nguyen.

Angelyne Chu, Staff Writer