What you should know
Two missed days a month adds up to being a half a year behind by the time your child reaches 4th grade. And once a child falls behind, they rarely catch up.
Facts related to attendance
- We are building leaders of tomorrow!
- Parents and guardians strongly influence a child’s attendance patterns...make school the priority!
- Children’s absence patterns are established as early as kindergarten.
- Children’s older siblings frequently set attendance patterns in a family.
- Students who eat breakfast have improved concentration and miss fewer days of school.
Parents make a difference!
- Help your child stay engaged Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe from bullies and other threats. Make sure he/she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
- Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
- Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
- Encourage meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs.
Attendance Engagement Program
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