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- Provide clear expectations about attendance, grades, and behavior. Discuss consequences and be consistent enforcing the guidelines.
- Set a good example by setting aside time to discuss how your student feels about school and events going on in his/her life.
- Celebrate achievements and problem solve difficulties together.
- Limit screen time: Make sure electronics are shut off prior to bedtime. Collect electronics if necessary.
- Ask for help: If you are concerned about your child's mental health, your school counselor can assist you with finding help.
- Keep your child safe: If your child is being bullied or is scared to go to school, keeping him home won’t solve the problem. Instead, immediately go to your counselor or assistant principal for help.
Stay in touch with the school!
Stay in touch with the school!
- The school staff is here to support you.
- Sometimes family or life situations make attending school difficult.
- Communicate with school. They may be able to help you locate resources.
Days Missed Add Up to Lost Learning:
Days Missed Add Up to Lost Learning:
- Missing school has long-term impacts, too: if your child misses 10 days of school, he/she is 3 times more likely to drop out than a child who missed 5 days.
- Don’t miss out if you don’t have to! Do your best to schedule all vacations, appointments, etc. before or after school or during school holidays.
- There are 172 school days each calendar year. The more your student misses, the harder it is for them to be successful.
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