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Why is Attendance Important?

“Attendance offers opportunities to learn, build relationships and access supports”

“Good Attendance Start with families”

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Chronically Absent K and 1st Grade

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K-5 Chronic Absence Impact in

Middle School

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Chronic Absence on Dropout Rates

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High School and College Predictors

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Why is Attendance Important?

Showing up Matters for R.E.A.L

Because it is an opportunity to:

  • Build Routines and culture
  • Increase Engagement
  • Provide Access to resources
  • Support Learning

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School Staff who can support Attendance?

School Social Worker: (Jodeci Farrington- jfarrington@chccs.k12.nc.us)

School Nurse: (Eileen Stough- estough@chccs.k12.nc.us)

School Principal: (Minni Goins- mgoins@chccs.k12.nc.us)

School Assistant Principal: (Evan Nelson- evannelson@chccs.k12.nc.us)

Contact the attendance Data Manager with questions

    • (Sophia Stewart- sophia.stewart@chccs.k12.nc.us)

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Quote:

“ Parents, schools and communities must work together to ensure that students understand the importance of making every school day count. The earlier that absences are identified and addressed, the more successful students will become.”

Carey M. Wright, EdD, State Superintendent of Education for Mississippi

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