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What is School Attendance?
Being present at school
Attending school regularly
Coming to school on time
It is my cousin's birthday and I am missing school to go to Disneyland. Am I excused as long as my mom tells the office?
Not okay! Disneyland and vacations are not valid reasons to miss school.
True or False: Attendance is only important for older kids (3rd grade - 5th grade)
False! Attendance is important for everyone! Even teachers, principals, and counselors.
Name one thing you can do to come to school on time
Get plenty of sleep
Set an alarm
Get your backpack and clothes ready the night before
Create a morning routine
Name one benefit of coming to school regularly
Better grades/improvements
Building friendships
Fun activities/events
Better chance at success in the future
Name one consequence of being absent
Missing out on important lessons
Missing out on fun events/activities
Feeling left out by friends
Developing poor habits
What are the most common days of the week that students miss school? Why?
Mondays and Fridays. Students may want longer weekends.
True or False: Attending school regularly will help you improve your reading, writing, and math skills.
TRUE! You will be present for important lessons and will understand the subjects better.
The goal is to have ____ or less absences per school year.
9.
But let's aim for perfect attendance!