DID YOU KNOW?
• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help
children catch up.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required
shots.
• Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before
school starts.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
• Try to schedule non-Covid-19 related medical appointments and
extended trips when school isn’t in session.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers,
school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make
your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• If you are concerned that your child may have Covid-19, call your
school for advice.
• If your child must stay home due to illness or quarantine, ask the
teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.