Every Child, Every Seat, Every Day and On Time!
It is extremely important that students come to school on time each day.
School starts at 8:25 AM
The cafeteria opens at 7:50 AM to serve breakfast.
School attendance is compulsory under state law. Regular attendance and being on time is closely related to achievement and success at school. Parents/ guardians are obligated to ensure that their child attends school and is on time.
Daily Attendance Leads to Student Success
Studies show that there is a direct correlation between good health, school attendance and student achievement.
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Your child must work twice as hard the next day to catch up on missed instruction and missed assignments including homework.
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Your child's teacher loses class time by having to repeat lessons for students who were absent.
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Schools do not receive funding from the State of California for students who are absent from school. This includes all absences, even those related to illness, medical, or dental appointments.
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When schools lose funding, students lose special programs such as music, learning technology, summer school and smaller classes.
You Can Help Prevent Your Child From Missing School
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Creating a contract with your child to improve their attendance rate.
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Discussing any problems they may have at school - inform their teacher about anything serious.
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Making sure they understand the importance of good attendance and punctuality.
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Not letting them take time off school for minor ailments - particularly those which would not prevent you from going to work.
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Setting a regular bedtime schedule.
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Including regular exercise in your child's daily activities.
We want you to make an effort to send your child to school everyday!
Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy
Here are a few tips to keep your child healthy so that they can attend school every day:
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Wash your hands! Teach your child to wash their hands frequently, always after using the restroom and frequently throughout the day.
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Eat more healthy foods! Make sure your child eat a good breakfast everyday. Have them eat less fried foods, drink less soda, and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Sleep! Children need at least 9 hours of sleep each night to be rested and ready to learn. Cut back on video game usage and late-night T.V. shows.
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When sick, cough into your elbow, not your hand. This helps to cut down on the spread of germs.
Did You Know?
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Chronic absence in kindergarten is associated with lower academic performance in 1st grade among all children and also could predict the lowest levels of educational achievement at the end of fifth grade.
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By 6th grade, missing 20% (or two months of school) is a critical warning sign of school drop-out.
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By 9th grade, missing 20% of school can be a better predictor of drop-out than 8th grade test scores.
