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.

Impacts of Poor Attendance
Student Attendance Records

Impacts of Poor Attendance

The more school time a student misses:

the less likely they are to be proficient in math and reading by fourth grade, which is when students are no longer learning to read, but reading to learn
the less likely they are to graduate high school on time
the more likely they are to drop out of school
the more challenging it becomes to catch up

Nonetheless, it’s never too late to work with your child’s school to help improve attendance.

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Attendance Matters

Attending school on time, every day:

Impacts of Poor Attendance

The more school time a student misses:

Student Attendance Records

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