Attendance Strategy

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What is the purpose of the Attendance Strategy?

This attendance strategy has been created to assist students, parents/caregivers and schools in supporting students to attend school at least 90 percent of the time. 
 

Why is regular attendance important? 

• Research clearly shows that academic success in school is directly related to student attendance. (UChicago Consortium, toandthrough.uchicago.edu)
• Attending school regularly allows students to interact with peers, build relationships and learn how to collaborate effectively, resulting in better social skills, stronger friendships, and a deeper sense of belonging
• Consistency in attendance also allows students to build a sense of routine, and life skills such as punctuality and time management, habits which support success in school, and in future endeavors