Attendance
What does it mean to have good attendance?
Show up to school 95% of the time
What is having a proper reason to miss school called?
Excused Absence
Going to class everyday results in better academic performances, Yes or No?
Yes
What is chronic absenteeism?
Missing more than 10% of a school day
Going to a concert or sporting event is a good reason to miss school and deemed excused, yes or no?
No
Students who are chronic absentees are more likely to drop out?
Yes
Who else does student abscess affect?
Teachers
No, many factors contribute to students missing school such as economic background, physical and mental health.
What is a major affect of Chronic Absenteeism going up in recent years?
Test and graduation scores going down.