Ways You Can Improve Your Child's School Attendance

Talk with your child about the importance of attending school regularly.

Avoid scheduling family trips or doctor appointments during school hours.

Make sure your child stays healthy by eating nutritious foods and getting enough sleep and exercise.

Don't accept excuses for they your child "must" miss or be late for school.

Discuss with your child what happened in school each day.

Start preparing for school the night before (loading backpack) and create a regular morning routine.

Support school rules and consequences for skipping class and being tardy.  Refer to the blue policy handbook on attendance policies.

Show your 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.