Attendance
Did you know?
- Chronic absenteeism means missing 10% (about 18 days) or more of school days in a year.
- Missing 10% of school days can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
- Students who are chronically absent are less likely to succeed academically and more likely to drop out of school.
Missing 2 days of school per month from Kindergarten - 12th Grade
= 108 hours per year
= 11 months
= over 1 school year lost
Parents and Families Should:
- Make getting to school on time everyday a high priority in your family.
- Talk with your child about the importance of school attendance from an early age and the negative effects of too many absences.
- When necessary, create a safe space for your child to share what's keeping them from participating in school on a regular basis.
- Have a back-up plan for getting your child to school when there are difficulties with transportation, family illness, or other challenges.
- Schedule doctor and other appointments for after school hours whenever possible.
- Monitor students' school attendance to make sure your child is in class every day.
- Contact your child's school to discuss supports and services that can help your child maintain regular school attendance.
Behavior
- Self-awareness
- Self Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision Making
Classroom Success
I can be on time and attend school every day.
I can manage my emotions and know how they impact my family and friends.
I can make good decisions.
I can make and keep good grades.
I can be college, career, and life ready!