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School Attendance
School Attendance
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Regular attendance is one of the biggest factors in student success. Even when students make up assignments, they can miss important classroom instruction, discussions, and opportunities to practice new skills.
Students who attend school regularly are more likely to:
Earn higher grades.
Stay connected to teachers and classmates.
Build positive routines.
Stay on track for graduation.
If your student is experiencing attendance challenges, please reach out early. Kennedy staff are here to partner with families and connect students with supports.
Attendance Supports and Resources
Attendance Supports and Resources
Attendance Works
Attendance Works
A national organization with practical tips for families to improve school attendance and build positive attendance habits.
A national organization with practical tips for families to improve school attendance and build positive attendance habits.
They define "chronic absence" as missing 10% or more of school days (two days a month) for any reason, which serves as a key early-warning sign for dropping out.
Resource: Attendance Works
Be@School
Be@School
A Hennepin County program that partners with schools and families to identify barriers to attendance and connect students with resources before attendance concerns become more serious.
The program focuses on early intervention and family support, not punishment.
Resource: Hennepin County Be@School Program
MN Truancy Info
MN Truancy Info
Minnesota law requires school attendance for school-age children.
When attendance becomes a concern, schools first work with students and families to identify barriers and provide support. If unexcused absences continue, additional interventions or county support may be considered.
Learn more: Minnesota Department of Education – Attendance
We're Here to Help
We're Here to Help
If your student is struggling with grades, attendance, motivation, or balancing school responsibilities, don't wait until the end of the trimester.
Please reach out to:
Your student's teachers for questions about coursework or grades.
Your student's dean or school counselor for academic planning, credit concerns, or barriers affecting school success.
Remember: Call the Attendance Office if your student needs to miss school due to illness or family emergency.
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