Washington
Elementary School
Daily Attendance Matters
Benefits of daily attendance...
- Increased engagement in learning and activities
- Improved graduation rates
- Stronger foundational skills
- Higher achievement
- Increased college and career readiness
- Fosters friendships and social connections
- Increased sense of belonging and school connectedness
- Increased access to caring adults
Impacts of absenteeism...
- 4 times more likely to drop out of high school
- Less likely to read at grade level
- Classmates' reading and math performance affected negatively
- More likely to feel disconnected from the school and peers
- Increased anxiety and stress
- Lower self-esteem
When an absence is unavoidable:
Please let us know as soon as possible!
Don’t let absences add up!
Your child should not miss more than one day per month. Check your child’s attendance regularly.
How can we help?
- Transportation
- Housing
- Mental health
- Childcare
- Food
- And more
We can connect you with resources and services to help your child get to school. Contact your school for assistance or call FirstLink (2-1-1) for community resources.
