Downes Attendance Initiatives
What is our school wide attendance goal?
85%
True or false: Missing a few days here and there isn't that bad
False! Tell me why!
How can poor attendance impact you in your future career?
It can build bad habits early on
Setting one of these every night can help you wake up on time and get to school.
An alarm clock
What is our PBIS event that we have if we hit our goal?
How many unexcused absences can students have in a year?
Up to 10
How can we prevent poor attendance?
Showing up on time every day, staying healthy by exercising and washing hands, and encouraging others to keep up their good attendance
Having this can help you stay consistent and promote good attendance
A solid routine
How can we encourage classmates to show up to school and have good attendance?
By having a positive attitude, empowering each other, and being kind at school!
What can happen if you miss too many days of school?
We fall behind on lessons, miss assignments, and miss time with our friends
This word means working with others and learning how to be a good friend—something you might miss out on with poor attendance.
Teamwork or social skills
Talking to this person at school can help if you're having trouble getting to class or need support.
The school social worker
What is a good reason to stay home?
If you're sick or have an emergency
What happens if you do miss school?
Your parents must send an excuse note to Ms. Dewberry, Mrs. Jackson, or your homeroom teacher
When you're absent a lot, you might struggle with this part of learning—showing what you know on papers and tests.
Getting good grades
Doing this every night helps you wake up on time every time
Getting enough sleep
Who can help us stay in good attendance?
Parents, grandparents, teachers, the Visiting Teacher, community leaders
What are some potential consequences for students with poor attendance?
1) there are higher drop out rates
2) Poor work habits that go beyond school
3) Students are socially disconnected from friends and school community.
Poor attendance in school can make it harder to build these strong habits that help you succeed later in life
Responsibility and time management
What time do you need to be at school?
BEFORE 8:20