Attendance News
Attendance News
How to Keep Your Child on Track in School: Pay Attention to Attendance!
Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.
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- Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful, and on track to graduation.
- Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty.
- By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
- By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scorees.
- Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student's academic success.
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Make School Attendance a Priority
- Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day.
- Help your children maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night's sleep.
- Try not to schedule dental and non-urgent related medical appointments during the school day if possible.
- Keep your student healthy. If you are concerned about a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider.
- If you children must stay home because they are sick, make sure they ask teachers for resources and materials to make up for the missed learning time in the classroom.
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- Know the school's attendance policy
- Check on your child's attendance regularly to be sure absences are not adding up.
- Seek help from school staff, other parents, or community agencies if you need support