Dover Attendance Initiatives
What monthly attendance challenge is currently happening?
bikes
What happens to the instruction in the classroom if too many students are absent?
Instruction becomes 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.
True or False: Missing a day of school now and then doesn’t really matter.
❌ False – Even one missed day can cause you to fall behind in lessons.
What is the incentive for being here everyday during testing?
computer
What happens to a child's social development if they miss too much school?
Lag behind peers and find it difficult to keep with with all aspects of the school and classroom community.
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).
True or False: Coming to school every day helps you get better grades.
✅ True – Regular attendance keeps you caught up and learning.
What is the daily incentive for the classroom with perfect attendance?
Perfect attendance sign is posted on the classroom door!
How can good attendance improve classroom morale?
.It fosters a positive and consistent learning environment.
What does the research report about students with poor attendance patterns established in September?
Attendance patterns established in September tend to persist over the entire school year.
You should miss 00when you are sick with a doctors note, vomiting, with diarrhea, fever
True or False: Being late to class is just as bad as being absent.
✅ True – Tardiness can cause you to miss important instructions, just like being absent.
Student answer
What are some things that parents can do to help minimize their children missing school?
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).
True or False: You can always catch up completely after missing a week of school.
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❌ False – It’s hard to catch up on everything, especially group work or discussions.
True or False: If you're struggling to get to school, it's okay to ask for help.
✅ True – Teachers, counselors, and family can support you.