Understanding the Importance of Student Attendance for Academic Success
Regular school attendance is crucial for students to succeed academically and socially. Chronic absence can harm a student's progress and increase the likelihood of dropping out. Missing even a small percentage of school days can cause students to fall behind. While there are valid reasons for absences, unexcused absences can negatively impact a student's education. It is essential to verify and provide reasons for student absences to maintain their academic achievement.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE Welcome 9thgraders! Created by Pupil Services and Attendance, Local District Northeast
Regular School Attendance is Imperative for Student Success The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) believes that student attendance and student achievement are closely intertwined. Students who develop patterns of good attendance are much more likely to be successful both academically and socially. In high school, students must earn credits to achieve progress toward a diploma. To earn credits, students must be present, ready to learn and pass their classes.
Chronic Absence is Harmful Chronic absence refers to students missing an extended period of school when both excused and unexcused absences are taken into account. -National Center for Children in Poverty, 2008 By high school, regular attendance is a better drop out indicator than test scores, and a student who is chronically absent in any year between 8th and 12th grades is 7 times more likely to drop out. -Johns Hopkins University, 2015
If students miss 10% of the school year--thats just 2 days a month-- research shows they are way more likely to fall behind--even drop out. -National Public Radio, 2016
Valid Reasons for Students to be Absent Illness or injury Medical appointment Dental appointment Quarantine Exclusion by nurse Immunizations excused up to five days per incident Lice one day to clean Funeral of immediate family member 1 day in state 3 days out of state
Other Potentially Valid Reasons for Absence Court appearance for student Religious observance, retreat or ceremony** Active Military Duty** Take Your Child to Work Day** **Administrator Approval is Required
Unexcused Absences Unverified illness (no note was provided) Vacations/Trips Babysitting Care of Parent Running errands for family Runaway Family Emergency Inclement Weather Missed bus
Absence Verification Verification for a student s absence should occur in the form of: Parent/legal guardian note Doctor s note School nurse Authorized school personnel designated by the principal Court paperwork *Siblings, grandparents, cousins, other students cannot provide absence verification.
YOUR CHILDS ATTENDANCE IS KEY TO YOUR CHILD S OVERALL SUCCESS! Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. By 9th grade attendance was shown to be a key indicator significantly correlated with high school graduation. -National Center for Education Statistics, 2009
High School Freshman Indicators Freshman on track at the end of their freshman year are about four times more likely to graduate than students not on target Students with marginal attendance (missing one month or more per semester) have less than a 10% chance of graduating One to two weeks of absence substantially reduces the probability of graduation (63% vs. 87%) Attendance is the most essential requirement for avoiding course failure -Chicago Public Schools Study, 2007
Keep it Under Seven! Students with seven absences or less by the end of the school year will achieve Proficient Attendance! INSERT SCHOOL S ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
