Did you know that missing just 2 days of school per month can affect a student's academic success?
Alamogordo Public Schools is excited to announce our #BeHereAlamo #AttendanceMatters initiative. Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason - excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects, and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.
Alamogordo Public Schools knows that for your student to achieve their academic, career, and life goals they need to be in school. Attached are tips to help your student succeed and have great attendance. We've also included links to additional resources on the Alamogordo Public Schools website and the Be Here NM website.
The initiative kicks off today, and you will begin to see more information, resources, and contests heading your way from your student's school. Attendance matters, and will impact your student(s) for years to come. Let's help our children make the most of today and every day in the classroom! Be Here Alamo!
Resources:
https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/attendance
https://www.beherenm.org/
Tips-to-Help-Your-Student - Attendance.pdf