Here is my opinion…there has to be a good reason for even reaching out to the teacher etc. if it’s “gee I was late but I don’t think my grade should be penalized”…that’s NOT a good reason. If it’s “my alarm clock didn’t go off”…that’s not a good reason.
I guess I’m asking…why did the kid arrive late? Because it would have to be a very good reason for this to even be addressed.