School attendance goes hand in hand with school success. Attending school on a consistent basis can help your child excel both academically and socially.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Frequent absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it difficult to learn how to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Absences can affect the whole classroom.
• Cumberland County Schools developed a policy to address chronic tardies/check outs https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=cumberland&s=127916
• North Carolina has an attendance law http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115c/GS_115c-378.html

 WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind consistent complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, the school counselor, the school social worker, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back – up plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

Help us make every minute count at W.T. Brown Elementary School!

How Can Parents can Help Your Child be Here, Everyday, Ready, and On Time?

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind consistent complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, the school counselor, the school social worker, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back – up plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
• Follow the North Carolina has an attendance law http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115c/GS_115c-378.html
• Follow the Cumberland County Schools developed a policy to address chronic tardies/check outs https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=cumberland&s=127916