Attendance Matters
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Students who attend school regularly feel better about school—and themselves. So, build the habit of good attendance early! Good attendance helps students to do well in school, college, and at work.
- Preschoolers build skills and develop good habits for showing up on time!
- Elementary students read by the end of 3rd grade!
- Secondary students stay on track to graduate!
- College students earn their degrees!
- Workers succeed in their jobs!
If you are facing challenges related to health care, unstable housing, transportation or lack of food, your school can help. Let us connect you to services for the family. Contact your school or the NTPS Family & Youth Resource Center >>.
Check student attendance anytime online through Family Access >>
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After 3 UNEXCUSED absences in a month…
The school and family/student meet to create a plan and identify supports needed to improve attendance.
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After 5 UNEXCUSED absences in a month…
The student and family sign an agreement that establishes school attendance requirements. Some students will then be referred to the Community Truancy Board. The Truancy Board partners with students and families to identify barriers, develop an action plan, and connect families to resources that will improve school engagement, attendance and reduce the number of cases being referred to Thurston County Juvenile Court.
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After 7 UNEXCUSED absences in a month…
NTPS files a petition and affidavit with the juvenile court after 7 unexcused absences in a month or 10 unexcused absences in a year.
