Did You Know…

School attendance is an important factor for academic success!  The fact is, if your child is not in school, they cannot learn at the same rate as their peers and could fall behind, putting them at greater risk of failure.

Regular school attendance is essential for students’ academic growth and social development. Chronic absenteeism can create significant learning gaps. Tackling this issue requires a collaborative, community-wide approach—supporting families, access to resources, and cultivating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. 

• If your child misses just 8 days each quarter (about every 45 school-days), starting in Pre-K, that adds up to more than a full year of missed school by the end of elementary school.

• Being late to school can hurt your child's learning. A student who is just 10 minutes late every day will miss about 30 hours of instruction over the year—that's nearly a full week of school!

Lowell Public Schools’ Attendance Monitors are dedicated to helping every student succeed. They work closely with families, school staff, and community partners to support regular attendance, encourage positive behavior, and keep students on track.