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November 18, 2009 |
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| Articles by James Wajer, MCC Dean of Students; Athletics / Sportsmanship, By: Ryan Beers; and Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, By: Amy Engasser | |
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In this weeks Rebel Roundup, I will be discussing high school attendance. One of the most important things schools and parents can do to help children succeed is to make sure they attend school regularly.
Students might skip school once or twice on a whim, but when they frequently miss school, they need help. Poor attendance is often a warning sign that a student is having trouble. Left unchecked, poor attendance can have a strong negative effect on students' lives. Some of the common reasons include: having friends who skip school, money problems, depression, learning problems, drug or alcohol use, friendship difficulties, fear of bullying, harassment or violence, language or cultural barriers. Strategies to encourage good attendance include: To read the rest of this article - pick up a copy of the Murray County News or you can read it on line - subscriptions to The Murray County News are available online. Click on the free demo and it will give you instructions on how to subscribe for the online edition. |
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