• Absences can be a sign that a teen is losing interest, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty.

• By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.

• Missing 10% (just 2 days each month) can drastically affect a student’s academic success.

• Attendance is an important life skill that will help your teen keep a job and graduate from college.