Strategies
In order to wake up on time for school I need to do what
Set an alarm
How many absences does it take to be considered Chronically absent?
18 or more absences is considered chronically absent, this is 10% of the entire school year
This is someone who lives in your home
What are barriers to attendance?
Family/home situation
Transportation
Housing and food insecurity
Violence
When is a good time to schedule medical and dental appointments
When school is not in session.
On weekends, in the afternoon on half days, etc
What is considered a warning sign amount of absences?
10 to 17 absences is considered a warning sign to becoming chronically absent
Everyday helpers are those who can help you get to school or resolve a problem. Who can this be?
Friends
Trusted neighbor
What is one common misconception about missing school
Absences are only a problem if they are unexcused
Missing 2 days per month does not affect learning
If you are unable to come into school what should you do
I will contact my teachers to ask for materials and find out what I missed
This amount of absences is considered satisfactory over the course of the year
9 or less
Occasional helpers are those who can not help everyday but can help in a pinch
Godparents
Relatives
or friends who live close by
What percentage of students are chronically absent in the US
28%
When should you miss school?
When you are sick with a contagious illness, such as the stomach bug.
How many times more likely are you to miss school if you missed 2 to 4 days in September
5 times more likely
Protentional Helpers these are people who are apart of your community
School community
Places of worship/church
neighborhood community
Students who missed 4 days compared to 2 or less days were how much more likely to become chronically absent?
16 times more likely