ATTENDANCE: A Key to Your Child's Success
Research shows that attendance is the single most important factor in school success. Schools are responsible for teaching your child. But schools can't do their job if your child is absent. Learning builds day by day. A child who misses a day of school misses a day of learning.
Talk with your child about the importance of attending school regularly. Avoid scheduling family trips or doctor appointments during schools hours. Make sure your child stays healthy by eating nutritious food and getting enough sleep and exercise. Don't accept excuses for why your child "must" miss or be late for school. Discuss with your child what happened at school each day. Support school rules and conquences for skipping class and being tardy. Show you child why education is important. Give specific examples of how education helps people succeed. Lead by example. If children see parents taking off work for no real reason, they may expect to be able to do the same thing. (The Parent Institute)
