Every Day Counts in GCPS!
A student learns and grows with every classroom lesson learned, with every friendship made, and with every extracurricular interaction. Those connections happen when students are in school, and every day counts! The following resources outline the importance of daily attendance at school and provide support resources for families.
Attendance Tipsheets
Help Your Child Succeed in School (ES)
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school — and themselves. Start building this habit 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.
Keep Your Child On Track in Middle and High School (MS and HS)
Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.
Keep Your Child Healthy and In School
A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning and long-term success. Below are tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school.
Helplful Articles from the District
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Student attendance is a crucial factor in academic success, yet many students face barriers that keep them out of school.
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Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of school days, poses a significant challenge for students, families, and educators alike.
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Chronic absenteeism is widely defined as missing 10% or more of the number of school days a student is enrolled. In Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), where a school year consists of 180 days, 18 missed school days, whether excused or unexcused, would be considered chronically absent.