DAILY HABITS
Name one thing students can do the night before school to help them arrive on time.
Set alarms, prepare clothes, wake up early etc.
Arriving after school starts is called this.
Being tardy/late
Good attendance can help improve this in school.
Grades/academic performance
Name one smart choice students can make in the morning before school.
Wake up early, eat breakfast, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: Missing just a few days every month can affect learning.
True
Getting enough of this at night helps students wake up on time.
What is sleep/rest?
Students should try to arrive at school before this.
The late bell/school start time
Coming to school consistently helps students stay caught up with this.
Classwork/assignments
Name one trusted adult students can talk to if attendance becomes difficult.
Counselor, parent, teacher, dean, youth advocate
TRUE or FALSE: Attendance is only important on test days.
False.
Name one thing that can make students late if they are not prepared.
Oversleeping, losing items, waiting until the last minute, siblings, etc.
Students who arrive on time show this important life skill.
Responsibility.
Missing many school days can make students feel this in class.
Confused, behind, stressed
Name one positive reward schools may give for strong attendance.
Trips, certificates, prizes, celebrations
Students learn important lessons even on days without tests.
True.
Eating this in the morning can help students focus better in school.
What is Breakfast?
Name one consequence of being late often.
Missing work, detention, lower participation.
Students with strong attendance often build better this.
Habits/routines
Walking away from distractions in the morning is an example of making this.
A smart choice.
TRUE or FALSE: Attendance can impact future opportunities.
True.
Name one long-term benefit of strong attendance habits.
Responsibility, better grades, etc.
Being on time regularly helps prepare students for this in the future.
Jobs/high school/college
This word means showing up consistently and being dependable.
Commitment
Before deciding to skip class, students should think about this first.
Consequences.
What is one reason schools encourage good attendance so strongly?
Learning, responsibility, success, preparation for the future