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North Monterey County Unified School District

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North Monterey County Unified School District
Dreaming, Engaging, and Achieving Together
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North Monterey County Unified School District is here as a trusted partner with families to help your child attend school on time on the first day and every day during the school year. On this page, you’ll find helpful information, toolkits, and other resources to support your child’s attendance success.

Research shows that daily school attendance is critical for every student’s academic success and social-emotional well-being. Students with good attendance are more likely to:

  • read on or above grade level
  • perform well in math
  • build healthy, lasting relationships at school
  • and successfully graduate high school on time
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Absences can add up quickly!

Students who miss just 2 days a month will end up missing nearly a month of school by the end of the school year.

Learn why Attendance Matters

Children get much more than academics at school. They also learn social and emotional skills, get healthy meals and exercise, and stay connected to mental health supports and other important services.

Attending school on time, every day:

  • provides your child with the opportunities for discovery, exploration, learning and achievement they need to thrive
  • allows teachers to best support your child’s academic progress and their unique learning styles and abilities
  • offers students real-time access to the technology and other educational resources they need to engage in their education
  • leads to daily interactions with teachers, peers and support staff who help students develop friendships, learn more about themselves, build empathy, and better handle stress. This is especially important for children with diverse learning needs.