Category 1
This is what you receive when you are tardy to many times.
What is a detention?
T/F Students who attend school every day are less likely to graduate from high school.
False
This is the attendance percentage every student should try to attain.
What is 100%?
T/F Being absent from school has no effect on learning math or reading.
False
This noun means to come to school every day in order to learn, feel successful, and confident
What is attendance?
T/F Missing just one day a month has no impact on your overall performance in school.
False
Even one day a month adds up to a significant loss of learning time, affecting grades and understanding.
A place that to most of us means "a safe and caring environment where you learn, make friends, and can be a "second home."
What is School?
This is what happens if you are consistently late to your job.
What is getting fired?
T/F Missing two days of school per month can make it harder to keep up with lessons.
True
This is the most important meal of the day, which you can't get if you are late to school
What is breakfast?
T/F Students who skip school often are more likely to get into trouble with the law.
True
Skipping school is linked to higher risks of juvenile delinquency and dropping out, leading to negative outcomes.
This is the leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school
What is chronic absence?
This is grade in which attendance begins to be important
What is Pre-K?
You have to make up assignments and tests, you miss lunch and recess with friends, and you miss PE or the day whenever this happens
What is being absent?
T/F Poor attendance in 9th grade can predict whether a student will drop out of high school.
True
Studies show that students who miss a lot of school in 9th grade are less likely to graduate on time or at all.
Students with good attendance are more likely to go to college or get a good job.
True
Regular attendance builds habits like responsibility and work ethic, which are valued by colleges and employers.
T/F Poor attendance only affects academic skills, not social or emotional skills.
False
Attendance impacts social skills, emotional well-being, and the ability to work with others, as well as academics.
You might miss one of these classes for a whole week if you miss a day of school
What is PE, Art, Tech, or Music?
"I was tired", "I forgot to set my alarm clock", "it was raining", and "I have a cold" are what kind of excuses for missing school?
What is poor?
(also accepted: bad, insufficient, lame, and unacceptable)
T/F Schools don’t care if students have excused absences as long as they turn in assignments.
False
While excused absences are sometimes unavoidable, being in class is crucial for participation, discussions, and hands-on learning.