What is Chronic Absenteeism?
Did you know attendance matters?
📌 What is Chronic Absenteeism?
Did you know that missing just 2 days of school a month can add up to being considered chronically absent? KSDE defines Chronic Absenteeism as missing 10% or more of the school year—whether absences are excused or unexcused.
Why it matters:
✅ Students fall behind in reading & math
✅ Harder to stay connected with classmates
✅ School habits built now last a lifetime
At USD 327, we’re looking closely at Chronic Absenteeism and how to improve it. Together, we can make a difference:
- Make school a daily priority 🏫
- Schedule appointments outside school hours 📅
- Encourage kids to attend even on “tough” mornings 💪
🎧 Check out this short podcast on Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic Absenteeism Chart for USD 327, 2023-2025
