Dear Parents,
At Marshfield Schools our goal is to ensure that every student attends school regularly.
Research shows a direct correlation between school attendance and success in school. Being at school is essential for student’s academic success starting in preschool and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life.
In the State of Missouri the expectation is for students to be in attendance at least 90% of the school year. We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances, but we also know that when students miss too much school, regardless of the reason, it can cause them to fall behind academically. Absences can add up quickly. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent—which means missing 14 or more days over the course of an entire school year. That means that a child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month. If a student misses more than 14 days of school, that child has not met the state’s attendance requirement. High School students who have achieved a 95% attendance rate (missing no more than 8 days per year) have met attendance eligibility requirements to participate in the A+ Program. The A+ Program provides two years of cost free college tuition when the child meets attendance and other eligibility requirements.
We want your child to be successful in school and look forward to seeing your child in class. Marshfield Schools strives to empower parents as you guide your children to create lifelong habits that will lead to success in school and in life. To do this, please ensure that your child attends school every day and arrives on time. Work with your child to set a goal of having good attendance in order to meet a 95% attendance expectation. If you have any questions or need more information please contact your child’s school.
Sincerely,
Marshfield Schools Assistant Principals
Sara Reynolds, Hubble Elementary
Calen VanNess, Webster Elementary
Taylor Young, Shook Elementary
Andrea George, Marshfield Junior High School
Kylie McCoy, Marshfield High School
