Key Terms
What is attendance?
A student must be at school and receiving academic instruction to be counted as present.
Name 1 Academic Consequence of Chronic Absenteeism.
Decrease the likelihood of pursuing higher education. More likely to score lower on standardized tests. Can impact reading proficiency.
What is an example of a social cause of attendance issues?
Negative peer influences and bullying
Set attendance _____ and track your progress.
Goals
How many hours of sleep do most middle school children need?
10-12 hours per night.
What is Chronic Absenteeism?
When a student misses 10% or more of their school days.
What is One Social Emotional Consequence of Absenteeism?
Academic disengagement. Disconnection from peers and school community. Negative impact on the development of social skills and friendships.
____ and ____ health challenges can cause attendance difficulties.
Physical and mental health.
Why can getting a good night's sleep improve attendance?
A lack of sleep is associated with lower school achievement starting in middle school. Not getting enough sleep is linked to more missed school and tardiness.
Where can you see which grade level teams are in the lead for our monthly Attendance Wars?
The window right next to the cafeteria! Check how many paw prints your team has.
What is School Refusal?
Emotion-based absenteeism, most commonly child and adolescent anxiety and depression.
How Does Absenteeism Impact High School Graduation Rates?
It is a strong predictor of dropout rates.
True or False: Learning difficulties can cause attendance issues?
True
How can you prepare for school the night before to make your morning routine easier?
Lay out your clothes before going to bed. Have your backpack packed. Discuss a back up plan in case of missing the bus.
What is the average attendance rate at GMS?
90.1%
What is Truancy?
Legal term referring to unexcused absences.
Students with chronic absenteeism are up to _______ times more likely to dropout of school.
Seven
True or False: Family responsibilities, transportation difficulties, and housing instability are not factors that can contribute to attendance issues.
False
_____, _____, and ______ are three things you should talk to a trusted adult about if you are experiencing and are having difficulty going to school.
Bullying, fear of failure, physical harm.
Are the impacts of attendance short or long term?
BOTH!
What are Attendance Wars at GMS?
Attendance Wars are a challenge from the PBIS team at GMS. Daily attendance rates are taken for each grade level team. At the end of the month, the team with the highest daily attendance rate for the most number of days gets a reward during their RTI block!
What is One Long-Term Life Outcomes of Chronic Absenteeism?
Lower lifetime earnings. Poorer health outcomes.
True or False: Attendance issues are caused by a small number of specific problems.
False
Why can joining an extracurricular activity help increase attendance?
Joining an activity (sport, musical, etc.) can help you connect with peers with similar interests and develop stronger relationships with adults in the building. Strengthens your connection to the school community.
What are the 4 expectations here at GMS?
Safe, Responsible, Respectful, Kind