By Josie Gardner

S- Very believable, guaranteed pass Tier

A- Creative, might work Tier

B- Risky, but might work Tier

C- Extremely risky, teacher knows you're lying Tier

F- hell no, Oscar worthy acting required, tardy fs Tier

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Excuses for being late

S- Very believable, guaranteed pass
Menstrual cycle
had to take poo
had to go to locker room
late bus
slow walker/packed hallway
A- Creative, might work
In bathroom
appointment
religion
backpack broke
breakfast line was long
B- Risky, but might work
don't say anything
i was the nurse
teacher/princapal stopped me
overslept
left chromebook
C- Extremely risky, teacher knows you're lying
though it was different day
went to wrong class
pet/animal incident
at cousoler
walking with friends
F- hell no, Oscar worthy acting required, tardy fs
Didn't hear bell
finishing a TikTok
alarm didn't go off
Thought I had more time
got lost
Created May 13, 2026
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1mo ago25 items
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1mo ago25 items
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