Friday, December 9, 2016

Absences add up

Absences can add up quickly if you aren't careful and keep up with your work. Many student's don't realize this when they miss school. Missing school for that student still means that they have to make up all the work they missed and the more days missed means the more work they will have. This can be extremely overwhelming for a student that gets behind so fast because of absences.

If your child is missing school because they don't enjoy being in a classroom due to bad grades then as a parent you can consider tutoring for your child so they aren't as easily confused with the materials that they learn in class and don't mind going to school.

If your child is missing school because they are being bullied and don't want to go to school then as a parent you can consider making sure you and your child's relationship is strong so they feel comfortable coming to you when something like bullying becomes a problem. When a child feels comfortable talking to their parent about this situation then the parent has a better chance at helping them with the problem and encouraging them to go to school to learn.

If your child is missing school because they are often sick then as a parent you can consider taking them to frequent doctors visits since you know that they don't have a very high immune system and catch colds easily. The doctor may suggest for your child to take vitamins so that they aren't as prone to getting sick and vulnerable to catching bugs.

In a classroom, a teacher can have incentives for students coming to school. Some can be as simple as a printed certificate, a ribbon, or for students that have perfect attendance, getting the chance to pick a prize from a "WOW box". Simple things like that can be means for students wanting to come to school.