Truancy Quiz

How can school counselors help decrease truancy at their school?

• Early identification of barriers to good attendance that students encounter and connection to resources that help address issues

• Engage with families by building strong relationships and invole them in attendance improvement plans

• Implement targeted interventions such as mentorship, attendance incentives and personalized support

• Collaborate with staff, work closely with teachers, administrators and attendance staff to monitor attendance patterns

About 6.5 millon students miss nearly how much school each year?

• Two months

• Three weeks

• 1 week

• 1 month

How much more do high school graduates earn compared to those who do not graduate?

• 63%

• 83%

• 73%

• 53%