Attendance Matters

"Every Day Matters, Every Moment Counts"

One of the most important things your student can do to be successful in school is to show up. Research shows that missing instruction is linked to a variety of negative outcomes, such as increased risk of failure and dropout, falling behind in critical reading and math skills, lost opportunities for social development, higher rates of stress and anxiety, increased likelihood of substance use, and more. Research also shows that chronic absenteeism and truancy do not affect all students equally. Students of color, students with disabilities, English Learners, and students from economically disadvantaged households have disproportionately high rates of chronic absenteeism. And, truancy rates are highest among high school students.

Download our printable Attendance Checklist.

Our Attendance Checklist can also be viewed and printed in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Dari and Pashto.

Check out our Family Attendance Guide to learn about attendance procedures and partnerships with families in Albemarle County Public Schools.

Attendance Handbook