We value every student’s contribution to our school community and miss them when they are gone. Regular, daily attendance is one of the most important things a student can do to be successful in all grade levels.

• All absences (excused and unexcused) have the potential of harming students academically.

• Students who miss 10 percent (18 days) of the school year, or two or more days a month, are defined as being chronically absent.

• By sixth grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.

• By ninth grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than eighth-grade test scores.

• It takes an average of three days for a student to catch up from every one day of being absent.

• Missing three or more days of school per month can set a student back up to two full years of learning.

Take an assessment of where your student is halfway through the school year and learn what you can do to help. 

Please partner with us to ensure your student attends regularly and is successful in school. We know students may be absent from school for a variety of reasons. Our attendance office, school nurse, administrators, counselors, and teachers are prepared to help if your student is unable to make it to school regularly or on time.

We will track attendance daily, document when your student is missing from class, communicate with you to understand why the absence occurred, and identify barriers and supports available to overcome challenges you may face in helping your student attend school.

Community Resources

• Attendance Works

• Centro Rendu

• Kent Youth & Family Services

• King County Wraparound Services

• Reconnect to Opportunity

• Washington Youth Academy