Text Box: Teachers and schools—have rules on the number of days a student can be absent. That’s because they want students to attend class! Here’s why: They’re likely to get better grades. Students can’t learn if they aren’t in school. Research shows a clear link: students who come to class do better in school. They’re likely to get a better job. The habits they set now—attending class every day and coming to school on time—will carry over into the workplace. They’re more likely to stay out of trouble. One study found that 78 percent of those adults who ended up in prison had a first arrest for school truancy. They’re more likely to graduate. Missing too many classes is often the first step toward dropping out. Students who drop out of school have a higher rate of unemployment. Text Box: Why does attendance matter????

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Parents and students please note that there is a slight difference in the dress code that is in the agenda and the one in the student handbook.  The handbook is the most current and accurate.  The differences primarily deal with skirt/short length and width of top straps.

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Text Box: SPENDING TIME TOGETHER IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PRETEEN What gets lost in all the “bad news” stories about families today? The fact that there’s so much good news! Research shows that plenty of families have strengths that help kids thrive. Many of these strengths revolve around parents and kids simply spending time together. Common family strengths include: Sticking to routines. Basic things like doing chores and eating together can keep families bonded. Studies indicate that kids who come from families that follow routines are less likely to use drugs or be suspended from school. Communicating. When parents communicate positively with their kids everybody wins. Studies show that most adolescents get praise from their parents. And half look to their parents for guidance. When kids are supported like this, they’re less likely to have emotional problems. Having fun together. Simply “doing stuff together” means a lot to parents and kids. Research shows that kids who enjoy enriching activities at home are more motivated than their peers. And spending time together—even if it’s just playing cards or watching a ball game—leads to good feelings all around. It also lessens kids chances of engaging in risky behaviors or getting in trouble at school. Source: Kristin Moore, Ph.D., Rosemary Chalk, Juliet Scarpa, and Sharon Vandivere, M.P.P., “Family Strengths: Often Overlooked, But Real, “Child Trends.org, www.childtrends.org/Files/FamilyStrengths.pdf