Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

10-12-2023

Attendance Improves Achievement

Your teen was up late last night, and this morning is pleading. “Can’t I sleep in just this once?”

You don’t want a fight. And you find yourself wondering whether it really matters if your student participates in every class every day.

It does matter. It is important for your teen to attend and take part in classes. The association between poor attendance and lower academic achievement has been demonstrated in every state in the U.S. Missing just one or two sessions of a class can start a downward spiral.

What can you do to keep your teen on track?

Here are some tips:

Limit your teen's late-night job hours to the weekend. School is your student's most important job.
Make sure your teen has an alarm clock with a loud alarm.
Stress to your teen why it is important to be in every class on time. No future employer will let your teen just show up when it feels good.
Work with the school if your teen is facing issues that prevent regular attendance. Your teen's counselor may be able to help your student overcome them.

Brought to you by:

Nye County Schools
Pahrump, NV

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