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QUICK FACTS:
Chronic Absenteeism (missing more than 10% of days enrolled for any reason) is the single strongest predictor of students achieving grades below their potential.
Students who miss a month or more of kindergarten, for example, are likely to perform poorly in Year 1, particularly in reading.
By Year 7, a pattern of chronic absence becomes a key indicator of students unlikely to succeed at university. Research also shows that student success in Year 10 is a good indicator they are likely to graduate high school with a good set of grades.
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD?
• Let your child know that you think school is important
• Make sure your child goes to school regularly and on time
• Take an interest in your child’s school work
• Set a regular bedtime schedule. Age should not be a factor
• Provide your child with plenty of time to get ready for school
• Provide regular times and a quiet, clean area for doing homework
• Maintain regular communication with the school.
• If your child is ill, contact the school and explain the reason for the absence
• Don’t expect your older children to stay home and act as babysitters for younger children
• Set a good example and enforce rules
• Include regular exercise and a balanced diet in your child’s daily activities
• Post the school calendar and notes on the refrigerator, or another prominent location
• Limit and balance extracurricular activities
• Keep open communication lines with your child
ATTENDANCE
Talking to your child, regarding the importance of attendance, is another example of responsible parenting.
More on Daily Attendance:
Children who miss school miss out on opportunities to learn, build lasting friendships, and develop the skills and attitudes needed to become good citizens and valued employees. There is a clear connection between student attendance and student performance in school. Data shows that higher attendance equals higher achievement for all students.
Strategies To Get To School On Time & Be Responsible:
The night before:
• Finish all homework
• Put your work in the backpack and in a place ready to go (by the door). Shower or Bathe in the evening so you don’t have to in the morning
• Prepare your clothes to be ready for the next day
• Make lunch if you don’t get a school lunch
• Set your alarm clock
• Get a good night sleep
The morning of school:
• Get up right when the alarm goes off or when parent/guardian comes to wake you up
• Get dressed right away
• Clean up and brush your teeth without reminders from your parents
• Eat your breakfast early to ensure you have enough time
• Remind others we need to BE ON TIME!
• Help others who need it!
• Don’t forget your backpack and homework
• Leave enough time to drive or walk and participate in the Line Up before 8:30am
