Why Does Attendance Matter?

Absences lead to lost instructional time - and that can have consequences for students, even later in life. Here are the facts:

• Missing 10% (about 18 days) of school can make it harder for students to learn to read.
• By 6th grade, being chronically absent is the leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
• Half of Students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
• Attending school helps kids make friends, feel good about themselves, and achieve their goals!

Regular school attendance is essential in promoting responsibility and success in our programs. With this as our goal, we aim to promote a responsible attendance pattern for our young adults. Our policy, therefore, reflects the premise that all absences, whether excused or unexcused, result in the loss of instructional time. Daily teaching and interaction of students and teachers cannot be duplicated.