ABSENT
Your friend Amy asked you to skip school and hang out. You would rather hang out with Amy because it will be a good time. Do you?
A. Hang out with Amy.
B. Tell Amy you can hang after school today.
C. Go to school for a half day.
D. Go to school for the full day.
E. B and D
According to the Indiana Department of Education, one of the leading reasons for student absences from school is?
A. Too much homework.
B. Asthma.
C. Parents don’t have transportation.
D. The wheels on the bus don’t go round.
There are ____ different predictors for truancy and absenteeism.
A. 5.
B. 2.
C. 10.
D. 20.
E. 8.
You were asked to read aloud in class and your peers made fun of you. You should?
A. Stay home because kids are rude and mean.
B. Inquire about some tutoring options to her.
C. Talk to someone at the school in regards to the situation
D. B and C.
If you miss school your parents should call in______?
A. By 7:30am of the same day to notify the school.
B. By noon of the same day.
C. You don’t need to call in; it is your decision to allow them to stay home.
D. Prior to the start of school tomorrow.
You do not want to go to school today because your favorite outfit is dirty. You should?
A. Go to school in another outfit.
B. Make yourself feel comfortable with what you have on and look towards the next opportunity.
C. Stay at home.
D. Wear the dirty outfit to school.
E. A and B
Other health issues that influence student attendance may include
A. Measles, mumps, and chicken pox’s.
B. Hang nails, rash, and knee scrapes.
C. Obesity, severe migraines, and drug use.
D. Upset stomach, growing pains, and seizures.
E. C and D.
You enjoy going to school, but you have trouble breathing in your classroom. The next day you refuse to go to school. You or Your parents should?
A. Speak with the school about your concern.
B. Schedule a check up to see if you have any medical conditions.
C. Ask the teacher if there is anything new in the classroom you may be allergic to.
D. Alert the school nurse.
E. All of the above.
Jim is having trouble with his Math homework. He should?
A. Try to get some home tutoring.
B. Look into getting flash cards to help.
C. Contact the school about study tables after school with teachers.
D. Contact a teacher to see what areas he needs assistance in.
E. All of the above.
Jimmy has no fever, but is complaining of an upset stomach. His parents should?
A. Let him stay home.
B. Have him go to school and alert the school nurse.
C. Have his older sibling stay home with him.
D. Let him decide if he wants to stay home or not.
Which of the following is not an excused absence?
A. Attending your mother’s military leave ceremony.
B. Attending the funeral of a close relative.
C. Attending the birth of a younger brother or sister.
D. Homework not done on time.
Mental health conditions are?
A. Poor predictors for truancy.
B. Good reasons for staying home.
C. Often overlooked by parents as a reason for school refusal.
D. Not valid reasons for missing school.
John has an older brother at home who is refusing to go to school. John is likely to?
A. Continue going because he likes school.
B. Ask/argue to stay home like his brother.
C. Fake an illness so he does not have to go to school.
D. Want to take his video games to school so his brother doesn’t play them.
E. B and C.
Monica does not like her English teacher. She should?
A. Withdraw from school so she can work at her own pace.
B. Approach her teacher for help.
C. Request a conference with the teacher.
D. Stay home until the school removes her from that teacher’s classroom.
E. B and C
If you are in Violation of the School Compulsory Attendance Law of Indiana, your parents can be subject to….
A. Criminal prosecution.
B. A fine of up to $10,000.
C. Possible jail time.
D. Referral to the Department of Child Services.
E. All of the above.
If you are marked absent (unexcused) ten times during a school year, what does it mean?
A. You can only miss five more days of school during the year.
B. You will be expelled from school if you are absent again.
C. You can be referred to Juvenile Services.
D. You will not be allowed to attend school functions.
E. Your teachers will save your school work for you to make up when you are there.
If you are avoiding school, what should your parents do?
A. Consult with the School Administration about their school based options to help get you there.
B. Call the police every morning.
C. Allow you to stay at home.
D. Schedule a Consult with a mental health professional.
E. A and D.
Tom comes home without his cell phone; when his parents ask him where it is, he just says he lost it. What may be happening?
A. Maybe he traded it.
B. He could be being bullied.
C. He may have just lost it.
D. Someone may have stolen it.
E. All of the above.
Your teacher tells you to stop talking in class and tells a joke that makes the class laugh at you. You say, “I know where you live; I’m going to burn your house down.” What could happen?
A. Your teacher could get in trouble with the National Education Associating for making fun of you.
B. You could be arrested for Criminal Intimidation.
C. Your classmates could be sent to an anti-bullying workshop.
D. You could have to see the school counselor.
The following is considered a violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law of Indiana:
A. Having ten (10) or more unexcused absences.
B. Missing 10 (10%) of the school year for ANY reason (18 days).
C. Skipping a class here and there throughout the school day.
D. Pretend to go to school, but hang out with your friends instead.
E. All of the above.
You are a member of the school band. You have been asked to go to Washington to perform with the band for your state representative. This is an example of?
A. An exempt absence.
B. A golden opportunity.
C. A once in a lifetime trip.
D. All of the above
If you are experiencing fear or significant anxiety regarding attending school, you should?
A. Consult with the school about school based options to get help.
B. Speak with your parents about how you are feeling.
C. Ask your parents to stay at home.
D. Have your parents seek a consultation with a mental health professional.
E. A, B, and D.
The following are directly linked to truancy:
A. Favorite video games.
B. Brother or sister who refuses to attend school.
C. A parent who doesn’t stress the importance of education.
D. Lack of interest in learning.
E. All of the above.
Billy does not like school. Billy shows no respect for other kids or the classroom teacher. His behavior gets him suspended from school, which makes him happy because he does not want to be there. This continued behavior could eventually cause Billy to:
A. Fall behind in his academics and education.
B. Prevent him from getting a good paying job.
C. End up in Juvenile Court.
D. Arrested and sent to jail when he becomes an adult.
E. All of the above.
Jasmine earned a Friday Detention, but the pickup time after school interferes with her hair appointment. She should?
A. Reschedule her hair appointment.
B. Call the school to reschedule the detention time.
C. Just let her skip the detention and earn another.
D. Complain to the school about the inconvenience.