Superintendent Mission and Vision District at a Glance Board of Education
Subfinder Login WebMail Datawise ed1stop Employee Recognition Forms, Documents and Information Information Technology Service Portal Professional Development Teacher Resources
Information and Resources Internet Safety Academic Performance Index (API) Attendance California Healthy Kids Survey Enrollment Information Home Access Center School Menus School Accountability Report Cards School Calendar
School Websites Elementary Schools Info Secondary Schools Info School Directory
District Departments Business Services Educational Services Human Resources Operations
Community Events Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Charter Schools Flyer Distribution Request Public Records Request Highway 4 Construction Updates Request for Qualifications Educational Programs/Service Providers
Attendance

The Importance of School Attendance

Good attendance benefits your child’s education. Research is clear – students who attend school regularly do better academically and are more likely to establish work habits that help them succeed in life and work. Studies show that children who miss just one day of school fall two days behind in their school work. Students who are absent an average of 15 days a year miss a year’s worth of school before their senior year, and students who miss 8 days or more each year are at risk of not graduating with their class. Attendance is everyone’s responsibility. Here’s how:

  • Arrive to school and class on time
  • Notify attendance office of student’s absence in a timely manner
  • Plan family vacations during non-school days
  • Try to schedule doctor appointments for your child after school hours
  • Allow your child to stay home only when he/she has a contagious illness or is too sick to be comfortable at school
  • Help prevent child illnesses from spreading at school by getting your child vaccinated against flu and chicken pox
  • When your child has a doctor’s appointment in the middle of the school day, bring him/her to school before the appointment. The Antioch Unified School District receives full funding if a student attends for part of the day.

Do your part to ensure your child is attending school regularly.

What do I do if my child is absent?

  • Upon return to school, make sure that your child has written documentation regarding his/her absence that is signed by one parent or guardian
  • If make-up work is allowable, be sure to make arrangements with your child's teacher immediately, and work with your child to ensure he/she completes it within the designated timeframe as prescribed by the teacher

How can Parents help with student attendance

  • Plan vacations during non-school days
  • Schedule your child’s medical and dental appointments at the end of the school day
  • Make sure they go to school every day unless they are ill
  • Take an interest in your child’s schoolwork
  • If your child starts to miss school, speak to the school and let your child know he/she must attend
  • If your child is ill, contact the school and explain the reason for the absence