Attendance Matters: Every Student, Every Day

Regular daily school attendance is a critical factor in school success. Students who are chronically absent from school are at risk of falling behind in academic learning. Poor attendance in early grades can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade. By sixth grade, chronic absence can be a predictor of whether a student is at risk for dropping out of school. Help us meet our goal of having every child in school every day.
 
Learn more about why attendance matters, the role it plays in student success, and how you can help: Ten facts about school attendance.