Student achievement is directly tied to attendance, and so is district funding. This means that every absence is both a missed opportunity for learning, and lost revenue for our school district. Lost revenue means fewer resources to educate our children.
According to the funding formula, the district receives close to $6,000 per student, which is a substantial amount of money during a time when government funds are being eliminated and state funding is being cut across the board. Having your child in school every day next week will be very helpful for him/her and the future of our school district.
Regardless of funding, our district strives to make our students aware that good attendance should be a daily habit. As many adults know, attendance is an integral component of success and a matter of self-discipline which will prove important later in life. When students are absent they miss valuable information and lessons that are vital to their future. Class time is an invaluable opportunity for students and teachers to interact with each other and exchange ideas. Learning experiences that occur in the classroom are considered to be meaningful and essential components of the learning process.
The Mad River School District realizes that circumstances happen that may prevent children from attending school. However, if your students must be absent, please make sure that you send the proper excuse and documentation for the day.
Mike Eaglowski is the superintendent of the Mad River School District.
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