Aurora Central High School

Be Present! Be Powerful! Regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire school year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.

As the first full week of school comes to a close, I want to take a moment to discuss a crucial aspect of our students’ educational experience: being on time to school.