Research confirms
importance
of regular school attendance
Parents often wonder,
“Is it okay to take my child out of
school for an appointment or a
vacation? Could this really affect his
success?”
Research on students in
kindergarten through third grade
suggests “chronic absence”
(missing 10% or more days in a
school year) is linked to:
• Low performance in school.
It’s also connected to dropping
out, substance abuse and more.
• Lost learning time for kids
who are at school. When absent
kids come back, teachers must help
them catch up. Show your child
that your family cares about
learning by making sure he is
at school on time every day. Of
course, if your child is sick, he
should stay home.
To give your