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Special Education Resources
The Importance of Regular School Attendance
Academic success begins with good attendance!
LAUSD's Attendance Goal: 96-100% in seat attendance
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Regular and punctual school attendance is one of the most important factors in academic achievement and success.
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Successful students miss 7 or fewer days of school.
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Students frequently tardy or absent fall behind in their academics.
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Excessive absenteeism contributes to failed grades and possibly school drop-out.
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Poor attendance allows students the time to engage in negative activities.
Students with good attendance
1. Do better in school
2. Have more friends
3. Enjoy school
4. Are more likey to graduate
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A high school graduate will earn about $300,000 more than a high school drop-out over a lifetime.
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A college graduate will earn about $1,000,000 more than a high school drop-out over a lifetime.
Tips for Parents:
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Discuss the importance of going to school every day with your children.
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Get your child to school on time.
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Develop a daily schedule and stick to it.
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Don't plan family vacations and non-emergency doctor/dentist appointments for times when your child should be in school.
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Resources for parents:
Lausd.net Families Tools for School
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."