Ways to Support Your Student's Attendance
did you know?
did you know?![]()
did you know?
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Many absences, even in kindergarten, can cause children to fall behind in school.
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Missing just a day or two every month can make it harder to learn to read by the third grade.
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Students with too many absences struggle to catch up, even with take-home assignments.
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By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk of dropping out of school.
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By 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th-grade test scores.
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All families have hopes and dreams for their children. Being in school every day will enable children to do well in school and graduate from high school ready for work or college.
communicate with the school
communicate with the school![]()
communicate with the school
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Know the school’s attendance policy. Page 6
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Monitor your student's attendance regularly.
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Seek help from school staff, other parents or community agencies if you need support.
what can you do?
what can you do?![]()
what can you do?
