School Attendance...Everyday Counts
Students
learn best when
they attend school every day. When students miss school, they miss important
lessons and essential skills needed for academic success.
Regular
attendance establishes
patterns of responsibility and commitment that will serve students throughout
their lives, including in the workplace, the military, college, or trade
school.
To
support students and families, AES is dedicated to removing barriers to
regular attendance. We are striving to:
• Improve daily student attendance,
• Increase communication between schools and
parents/guardians or families, and
• Connect students and families to resources
that meet their individual needs and help them overcome obstacles to regular
attendance.
There
are numerous issues - social, medical, or family - that can impact a student’s
attendance. As serious as these issues may be, all can be overcome with support
from school staff, family members, and service providers who partner with our
schools.
If you need
assistance,
call Mrs. Sinclair, School Counselor or Mr. Williams, Pupil Personal Worker to
help you find the resources your child needs to succeed.
Attendance Tips for Parents
Support
your child’s education. School offers exceptional learning opportunities every
day. Help your child be at school all day, every day!
• Let children know
that good attendance is important. Show them that you are interested in their
school activities and want them to do well in school.
• Communicate with
school staff. Let
us know in advance if your child is going to be absent or if you have concerns
about your child’s attendance or school performance.
• Observe the school
schedule. Plan
family vacations during school recesses and schedule children’s doctor
appointments after school hours whenever possible.
• Establish a
routine. Make
sure children have homework done, classroom materials together, and clothes
laid out the night before school. Make sure they get enough sleep so that they
are well-rested in the morning.
Your child’s success
in school depends
on having a solid educational background, one that can only be gained through
regular school attendance. Praise your child when he or she exhibits good
attendance and promptness.
