Attendance Warning Signs
Some of the most common reasons for skipping school are oversleeping, wanting to hang out with friends, bullying and anxiety. Indications that a student may not be attending classes or school could be one or more of the following situations:
- Behind in schoolwork
- Leaving home and /or returning at irregular hours
- Inappropriate school attire
- Early morning personal phone calls
- Refusing to go to school
- Vague health complaints
- Changes in behavior and routine
- Unaware of school calendar, class schedule and assignments
- Never receiving mail from school
- Failing grades
- Keeping close company with non‐school attending friends
- Complaints of conflict with teacher and peers
- Evidence of alcohol and/or drug use