"Common sense and  research tell us that for students to learn, they have to come to school.   Chronic absenteeism is missing 10 percent of school days for any reason - excused and unexcused.  Based upon research, it marks the point when students start to fall behind academically because they have missed too many school days." 

 

"There are many things we can do to stem chronic absenteeism-- for one we can help families to build the habit of attendance as soon as children start school.  While all families want their children to succeed, many don't realize that regular attendance matters starting as early as kindergarten or even in prekindergarten.  Missing 10 percent of school days, or just 2 days every month, can put children at risk" 

 

- Attendance Works