The Problem
Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school. (from: https://www.attendanceworks.org )
Build Positive Attendance Habits for Your Child
Elementary Tips – English
Elementary Tips – Spanish
Middle and High School Tips - English
Middle and High School Tips Spanish
Partnering to Remove Barriers to Good Attendance
If you are experiencing barriers or challenges for your child to regularly attend school, we would like to partner with you to find possible solutions. Please reach out to your child’s building administrator, teacher, or pupil services team member.
School Counselors: Samantha Wyngaard (HES), Tanya Arps (NGES), Jennifer Becker (GES), Kathi Danke (GMS), Laura Husby (HMS)
School Social Workers: Heather Ryan (HES & HMS), Jennie Kennedy (NGES & HHS), Melanie VanAsten (GES & GMS)
School Psychologists: Heather Kruzicki (HES & NGES), Linda Gorges (GES), Samantha Powers (GMS & HMS)
School Nurses: Molly Oleson (GES, GMS), Andrea Archamdbo (NGES), Kimberly Schoettler (HES, HMS), Aaron Rhode (HHS and 4K)
*Please refer to the HASD district policy on attendance on district requirements. Policy 5200
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