TLES Attendance Newsletter
How Good Attendance Drives Academic Success
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the principal of Temecula Luiseño, I want to highlight how vital daily attendance is to your child’s academic success. Showing up to school every day sets the stage for learning, growth, and achievement, and we need your support to make this happen. We also understand that absences occur and for those we ask that you simply reach out to the front office to get those absences accounted for by completing missed schoolwork. Read below to learn more about how to receive credit for up to 15 days of missed school.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child’s academic success through consistent attendance.
Sincerely,
JoeAnna Hernandez~ Principal
How Good Attendance Leads to Academic Success
Mastery of Material: Every school day introduces new concepts, skills, and lessons. Regular attendance ensures your child doesn’t miss critical instruction, helping them build a strong foundation in subjects like math, reading, and science.
Active Participation: Being present allows students to engage in class discussions, group projects, and hands-on activities, which deepen understanding and reinforce learning.
Skill Development: Consistent attendance helps students practice essential academic skills, like critical thinking and problem-solving, which are honed through daily classroom interactions.
Staying on Track: Missing even a few days can lead to gaps in knowledge that make it harder to keep up with peers. Regular attendance keeps your child on pace with the curriculum.
Confidence and Momentum: When students attend daily, they gain confidence from mastering material and staying engaged, which fuels their motivation to succeed.
How You Can Support Your Child’s Success
Make Attendance a Priority: Ensure your child attends school daily unless they are unwell or facing an unavoidable situation.
Plan Wisely: Schedule appointments or family commitments outside school hours to minimize disruptions.
Stay Connected: If an absence is necessary, contact teachers to help your child stay caught up with assignments and lessons.
Reinforce the Value of Learning: Encourage your child to see each school day as a step toward their academic goals.
Our Commitment to Your Child
Our team is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. If your family faces challenges that impact attendance, please reach out—we’re here to help with resources and solutions.
Did You Know?
Your child can have up to 15 missed school days cleared each year through an Independent Study Contract!
You can request a contract for as few as 1 day or up to 15 days per school year.
Contracts can even be created retroactively for days your child has already missed.
Students complete the assigned work after an absence, just as they would following any missed school day.
📞Contact our attendance clerk to learn how to request an Independent Study Contract and keep your child on track while away from school.
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