Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early: School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
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