Belmont Attendance
Morning meeting start time is
What is 9:15 AM
What happens to the instruction in the classroom if too many students are absent?
What is instruction is delayed or disrupted in attempts to catch those up and keep the pace of the instruction consistent.
Which grade in school is likely to see the most absences?
Kindergarten
Who is responsible to ensure a child's attendance?
Students, Parents, School leaders and Community Leaders.
The daily incentive provided for students who attend school is
What is choose a toy from Ms. Etheridge?
What happens to a student if they miss too much school?
What is they are more likely to read below grade level and find it difficult to keep up with school.
What are some potential consequences for students with poor attendance versus students with good attendance?
1) there are higher drop out rates
2) Poor work habits that extend beyond school and impact a person in the workforce.
3) Socially disconnected from peer group and school community.
What does it mean to be chronically absent?
Absences at or above 10% of the school year (around 18 for a school year of 180 days).
This word means arriving late to school
What is tardy?
When students' are chronically absent how can it impact the student?
What is students who miss too much school, even in elementary school are less likely to graduate from high school.
What does the research report about students with poor attendance in kindergarten?
1) It tends to continue throughout school career with increased drop out rates.
What does the school do when students are absent?
What is call the parent, send letters or visit the home?
The instructional day starts at this time.
What is 9:30 AM?
What are some things that parents can do to help minimize their children missing school?
What is build regular routines for bed time and morning. Avoid medical appointments and family trips during school times. Develop back up plans for getting to school if a problem occurs (family member, neighbor or another parent from school).
When students have barriers to attending school, families should do this
What is contact the school?