Attendance

Attendance

Regular, punctual attendance is critical to a student’s academic success. While parents have the option of registering children in JK and Kindergarten, once that decision has been made all registered students are required to be at school.  Assiginack Public School we know that success in school starts with being present. When students attend school regularly, they are well on their way towards learning, growing and reaching their goals. Every day counts towards building knowledge, confidence and skills that lead to achievement both inside and outside the classroom.

The evidence is clear. Regular school attendance improves student achievement. Prioritizing attendance helps students stay on track, perform better academically, and achieve long-term success. It also promotes good habits.

Here’s how you can help your child be present to learn:

Establish expectations◆ School is important for many reasons. It is essential for your child’s future.

Have a routine ◆ Set a schedule with a regular bed time and wake up time.

Plan and prepare ◆ Organize school supplies, clothes and lunches the night before to avoid morning delays.

Be punctual ◆ Make it a habit to arrive at school on time each and every day.

Talk about attendance ◆ Think big picture. Regular attendance will help your child realize their dreams.

Value school ◆ Encourage your child’s attendance by valuing school work and celebrating success.

Keep communication open ◆ Need support to get your child to school? Talk to school staff. They can help with strategies.

Student Safe Arrival

A safe arrival program is a system of procedures which are performed together with daily school attendance taking.  Parents and guardians are responsible for their children’s safety.  The safe arrival program is a mechanism that parents and schools can use to account for any student’s unexplained failure to arrive at school.

Parents are asked to call the office, send a seesaw message or an email to [email protected] before 9:00am if their child will be absent or late. It is imperative that the school has the most up-to-date contact information for parents as well as the name of at least one alternative person to contact (friend, neighbour, relative) in the event that the parent/guardian cannot be reached when a student is absent.

Late Arrival

Students arriving late to school must report to the office to check in with our Administrative Assistant.

Early Departure

Students are to remain in their classrooms until a parent or designated adult arrives for early pick up. Parents are asked to come to the main entrance, identify themselves to the Administrative Assistant, and wait for our staff to bring the student outside to them.