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True or False: Attendance is only important when you get to high school.
FALSE. Attendance is important for every school grade! Even for teachers, principals, and counselors.
Name two things you can do to make sure you come to school on time
Get plenty of sleep
Plan your outfit the night before
Have your backpack by the door
Set an alarm
Have a morning routine
And SO MUCH MORE!
Name two benefits of coming to school
Building friendships
Better grades, improved reading, writing, math
Participating in fun activities
Preparing for future success
True or False: You get to attend fun events at school when you're absent
False! You might miss out on fun activities or events when you do not come to school.
What are the most common days that students miss school? Why?
Mondays and Fridays. Students usually want an extended/longer weekend.
It is my cousin's birthday and we are going on vacation but I have to miss school on Friday. Am I excused as long as my mom tells the office??
No! Vacation does not count as an excused absence. Save vacation for holiday breaks!
The goal for the school year is to have ___ or less absences.
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Missing 10% of a school year is equal to missing how many months?
ONE MONTH!
What is school attendance? (hint: 3 bullet points)
The act of being present at school, attending regularly, and being on time
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Name two consequences of poor attendance
Falling behind in class/academics
Feeling disconnected from friends
Poor habits can affect your future success
Loss of privileges
What should you do if you want to come to school to learn, but someone is bullying you so you choose to stay home?
Let your parent or teacher know!! (or the office, or the counselor) We really want you to be here. We can help resolve the issue and improve your attendance.