Why is Attendance Important

~Children who miss too many days in kindergarten and first grade can struggle academically in later years and often have trouble mastering reading by the end of third grade.

~By middle and high school, absenteeism is a leading warning sign that a student will drop out of high school.

~Nearly 67% of course failures are attributed to low attendance.

~Students are considered chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks.

~Attendance is a top indicator of being on track for graduation and for college and career readiness.

~Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.