Guidance

Attendance is directly linked to achievement!

One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to get your child to school on time everyday.  The start of a new school year is a time to help your child make this a habit.  Research shows that children who have poor attendance are at risk of dropping out of high school.  Here are some helpful tips:

·        Enforce a regular bedtime for your child.  Make sure you have an evening routine that includes some time for reading.

·        Make sure your child is organized so he/she can get out the door with what he/she needs.

·        Remember that everything you add to a child’s schedule means that something must be taken away.  For example, if you add lots of activities, you take away time for your child to read, play and study.  Go for quality not quantity.  Some children can handle a busier schedule.  But if activities leave your child too tired to do homework or get up in the morning, it’s time to cut back.

·        Praise your child when he/she exhibits good attendance and promptness.

Please notify me with any questions or concerns.

Contact: Rene.Holt@thevillagescharterschool.com