Importance of Attendance in Education

The video emphasizes the importance of regular school attendance, highlighting five key facts. It discusses how early absences can predict future attendance patterns and the negative impact of missing school on academic performance and graduation prospects. The video also stresses the importance of communication with school attendance offices for support and outlines resources available for students facing attendance challenges. Finally, it underscores the financial benefits of obtaining a high school diploma.

Why is it important to establish a good attendance pattern early in the school year?

• It helps in forming a habit of regular attendance.

• It allows students to skip school later.

• It is not important at all.

• It only matters in the final year.

Approximately how many students miss nearly a month of school each year?

• 6.5 million

• 10 million

• 3.5 million

• 1 million

What is a key strategy to address excessive absences?

• Ignoring the absences

• Communicating with the attendance office

• Dropping out of school

• Skipping more classes

What percentage of school absence negatively impacts academic performance?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

Who should students speak with to explore options for improving academic performance?

• Their friends

• Their parents

• Their high school counselor

• Their principal

How does regular school attendance affect graduation chances?

• It only matters for college admission.

• It has no effect on graduation.

• It decreases the chances of graduating.

• It increases the chances of graduating.

What should students review to ensure they are on track for graduation?

• Their attendance record

• Their graduation plan

• Their social media profiles

• Their extracurricular activities

How much more do high school graduates earn compared to those without a diploma?

• 25% more

• 100% more

• 73% more

• 50% more

What kind of support does Dallas ISD offer to students struggling with attendance?

• Social and emotional support

• Sports scholarships

• Financial aid

• Free meals

Where can students find more information on improving their attendance?

• Television ads

• dallasisd.org/attendance

• Social media

• Their local library