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Attendance and Success: The Connection

Lesson Plan

Attendance and Success: The Connection

Understand how attendance impacts success

This lesson aims to help high school students understand the critical role attendance plays in their academic success. Through an engaging activity and a video, students will explore the correlation between consistent attendance and improved academic outcomes. This lesson is important as it encourages students to recognize the value of being present and engaged in their education, which can lead to better grades, higher graduation rates, and more opportunities for future success.

Audience

High school students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Stay Motivated, and Digital Tool: Google Slides or Jamboard for Attendance Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the topic of attendance and its importance in academic success.
  • Explain that today's lesson will include a video and an interactive activity.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 minutes

  • Share the video How to Stay Motivated in the virtual classroom.
  • Ask students to think about how motivation and attendance might be connected as they watch.

Step 3

Activity: Attendance Scenarios

10 minutes

  • Use a digital tool like Google Slides or Jamboard to present different attendance scenarios.
  • Divide students into breakout rooms to discuss their assigned scenario and decide how it might impact a student's success.
  • Have each group share their scenario and conclusions with the class in the main virtual room.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to reflect on their own attendance habits and set goals for improvement.
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Worksheet

Attendance Scenarios Cards

These cards present different scenarios related to student attendance for group discussion.




Scenario 1: A student misses one day a week due to extracurricular activities.







Scenario 2: A student attends every class but is often late.







Scenario 3: A student has perfect attendance but is disengaged during class.







Scenario 4: A student misses several days each month due to illness.







Scenario 5: A student attends all classes and participates actively.




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Reading

Parent Handout: Attendance and Success

This handout provides parents with an overview of the lesson on attendance and its impact on academic success, along with tips to support their child's attendance and engagement.

Understanding the Importance of Attendance

Dear Parents,

We recently conducted a lesson with your child on the critical role that attendance plays in academic success. Regular attendance is not just about being present in class; it is about being engaged and ready to learn. Studies show that consistent attendance leads to better grades, higher graduation rates, and more opportunities for future success.

How You Can Support Your Child

  • Set a Routine: Help your child establish a daily routine that includes time for homework, relaxation, and a good night's sleep.
  • Communicate the Importance: Talk to your child about why attending school every day is important for their future.
  • Monitor Attendance: Keep track of your child's attendance and communicate with teachers if there are any concerns.
  • Encourage Engagement: Encourage your child to participate actively in class and extracurricular activities.

Thank you for your support in helping your child succeed.

Best regards,

[Your School's Name]

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