Start building thishabit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually,
good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
Are you curious about what you can do to help?
• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required
shots.
• Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before
school starts.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
• Try to schedule non-Covid-19 related medical appointments and
extended trips when school isn't in session.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers,
school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make
your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• If you are concerned that your child may have Covid-19, call your
school for advice.
• If your child must stay home due to illness or quarantine, ask the
teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required
shots.
• Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before
school starts.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
• Try to schedule non-Covid-19 related medical appointments and
extended trips when school isn't in session.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers,
school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make
your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• If you are concerned that your child may have Covid-19, call your
school for advice.
• If your child must stay home due to illness or quarantine, ask the
teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.