Build relationships with students and families.

Let each student know they were missed when they return to school.

Take attendance every class period.

Notify parents of student absences in a timely manner.

Follow-up on uncleared absences.

Work with parents of students with "poor" attendance.

Actively engage all stakeholder groups: parents, students and families, businesses, social service agencies, higher education and faith-based organizations.

Notify school administration of studnets who have excessive absences.

Watch for attendance patterns. For example, students who frequently miss a Friday and/or a Monday.

Work with school administration to follow disctrict procedures for excessive absences.

• File for truancy conferences in a timely manner.

• File for court hearings in a timely manner.

Work with administrators to insure teachers submit their attendance within the designated time frame.