1. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 We Can’t Teach an Empty Seat The Importance of Daily Attendance

2. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 Benefits of Daily Attendance Continuing the daily routine of lessons and assignments To take the tests and examinations on time.

3. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 Other Advantages  Students with good attendance have higher scores on reading and math tests than students who did not go to school every day.

4. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 To be Informed About Scholarships and College Daily attendance offers the opportunity to learn more about –College –Scholarship opportunities –Which exams to take to create a strong college admissions portfolio.

5. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 For English Learners Daily attendance offers the opportunity to master English language skills Even in other subjects!

6. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 Developing Citizenship To learn to being a good citizen To participate in the scholastic community, develop valuable social skills, and To develop a greater perspective on the world

7. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 If your student misses school… Immediately contact the school to inform them of the reason. Request make-up assignments The schools take attendance and absences very seriously. Unexcused absences become part of the student’s permanent record.

8. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 Funds for Public Schools Schools receive funding based on attendance. The school loses money when a student is absent.

9. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 What Parents Can Do Know and follow the school attendance rules. Make sure your student is on time to school. Check homework Be an active parent

10. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008 Call to Report Absences Information to tell the school: – Student’s name – Your relationship to the student – Reason for absence – Dates of the absence – Your phone number Call: 786-8676 extension 5107

11. © Roseville Joint Union High School District, 2008

12. Call to Report Absences Adelante High School: 782-3155 x1600 Antelope High School: 726-1400 x6010 Granite Bay High School: 786-8676 x 5137 Oakmont High School: 782-3781 x2010 Roseville High School: 782-3753 x3011 Woodcreek High School: 771-6565 x4045