Understanding the Importance of Student Attendance for Academic Success
Regular school attendance is crucial for student success, with good attendance patterns being linked to academic and social achievements. Chronic absence can lead to negative outcomes such as dropping out of high school, increased poverty, and health issues. Missing just 10% of the school year can significantly impact a student's academic progress. While there are valid reasons for students to be absent, unexcused absences should be minimized to ensure uninterrupted learning experiences.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE Welcome 6thgraders! 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 Middle School, students have multiple class periods and teachers. Students are responsible for attending all classes, on-time, daily.
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 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school. And dropping out of high school, which chronically absent students are more likely to do, has been linked to increased poverty, diminished health and involvement in the criminal justice system. -U.S. News and World Report, 2016
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.
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
