Academic growth, better test scores, and higher graduation rates all hinge on attendance, especially in the early grades. There is a direct correlation between attendance and graduation. By freshman year, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than eighth-grade test scores. Students who miss between five and nine days a semester are 25% less likely to graduate in four years.
Establishing a culture of attendance in Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade creates a framework for students. Every student showing up every day matters because it helps build routines, increases engagement, and supports learning throughout a student’s RISD journey. RISD seeks to continue to provide a rigorous and safe learning environment for every student, every day. That starts with good attendance.
The habits students form in early grades establish the foundation for relationship building and life-long learning. Help your student get excited about learning. It will increase their self-confidence and help in interacting with others, while students develop friendships, build empathy, and form lasting relationships with peers.
#RISDBelieves in Every Child. Every Day.
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