The actor and director Woody Allen once said that a big part of life is “just showing up.” You may or may not agree. But there is no question that showing up is a very big part of school. Your child cannot learn if he isn’t there. Both you and your child have a responsibility to get him to school.
Studies show that students who attend school regularly:
Studies show that students who attend school regularly:
- Do better in reading and math.
- Are less likely to drop out. A first step to dropping out is skipping school.
- Are less likely to get in trouble outside school. This includes trouble with alcohol or drugs.
- School where students attend regularly:
- Are more orderly. This contributes to a safer school environment.
- Have teacher who are more committed to their jobs.
- Have teachers who set higher expectations for their students.
Source: "School Attendance," 2005 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook, Kids Count, Reprinted with permission from The Parent Institute (c) 2005