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Attendance Champions

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Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce students to the importance of regular attendance, have them self-assess current habits via a Likert pre-test, and spark reflection on how attendance supports success.

Early awareness of attendance impact promotes ownership, sets a positive classroom culture, and provides baseline data to measure growth across the series.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Brief discussion, self-assessment, and group reflection.

Materials

Pre-Session Attendance Likert Scale, Chart Paper, Markers, and Whiteboard and Dry-Erase Markers

Prep

Prep & Setup

10 minutes

  • Print and photocopy enough copies of the Pre-Session Attendance Likert Scale for each student
  • Write 3 guiding discussion questions (e.g., “Why do you think missing school matters?”) on chart paper and post where all can see
  • Gather markers, chart paper, and ensure whiteboard is ready for notes

Step 1

Warm-Up Hook

3 minutes

  • Ask: “Think of a time you missed school—how did it affect your day?”
  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to share one-sentence responses
  • Note keywords on the whiteboard (e.g., “missed lessons,” “felt behind,” “stress”)

Step 2

Pre-Attendance Self-Assessment

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Pre-Session Attendance Likert Scale
  • Instruct students to circle their agreement level for each statement honestly
  • Collect or have students hold onto their sheets for comparison in Session 5

Step 3

Small-Group Discussion

4 minutes

  • Divide students into groups of 3–4
  • Have each group discuss the chart-paper questions:
    • Why does attendance matter?
    • What challenges might keep someone from coming?
    • How could regular attendance help you succeed?
  • Ask groups to appoint a spokesperson

Step 4

Class Debrief & Close

3 minutes

  • Each spokesperson shares one key insight
  • Teacher summarizes: regular attendance builds knowledge, relationships, and habits for success
  • Preview next session’s focus on mindset shifts using the LSSCA model
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Slide Deck

Attendance Champions – Session 1

• Welcome to Session 1!
• Today’s Goals:

  1. Explore why regular attendance matters
  2. Complete a pre-session attendance Likert scale
  3. Reflect on personal attendance habits

Welcome students. Introduce the Attendance Champions series and today’s goals: understand why attendance matters, complete a pre-assessment, and reflect on current habits.

Warm-Up Hook

Think of a time you missed school—how did it affect your day?

• ☐ I missed important lessons
• ☐ I felt stressed catching up
• ☐ I missed friends and fun

Share one-sentence responses.

Ask: “Think of a time you missed school—how did it affect your day?” Invite 2–3 volunteers and jot keywords on the board.

Pre-Session Attendance Self-Assessment

Please complete the statements below by circling a number from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree):

  1. I attend school regularly.
  2. I arrive on time every day.
  3. Missing school makes it harder for me to keep up.
  4. I feel responsible for my attendance habits.

Distribute the Pre-Session Attendance Likert Scale. Instruct students to circle their honest responses. Collect or save for comparison in Session 5.

Small-Group Discussion

In groups of 3–4, discuss:
• Why does attendance matter?
• What challenges might keep someone from coming?
• How could regular attendance help you succeed?

Appoint a spokesperson to share one key insight.

Divide students into groups. Assign one spokesperson per group. Monitor discussions and prompt deeper thinking as needed.

Session 1 Recap & Next Steps

Key Takeaways:
• Regular attendance builds knowledge, relationships, and success habits.

Coming Up in Session 2:
• Learn the LSSCA mindset model
• Shift how you think about attendance

Have each spokesperson share one insight. Summarize key points: attendance builds knowledge, relationships, and habits. Preview Session 2: mindset shifts using the LSSCA model.

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Worksheet

Pre-Session Attendance Likert Scale

As part of our Attendance Champions series, please circle the number that best reflects how much you agree with each statement. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree.

  1. I attend school regularly.
    1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

  2. I arrive on time every day.
    1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

  3. Missing school makes it harder for me to keep up with my classwork.
    1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

  4. I feel responsible for my own attendance habits.
    1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

  5. I believe good attendance helps me succeed in school and in life.
    1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐

Reflect: Why did you choose your highest and lowest scores? Write a few sentences explaining your thoughts.







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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Teach students the LSSCA mindset model and guide them to apply it to their attendance beliefs, fostering a shift toward growth-oriented attendance habits.

Building a growth mindset around attendance equips students with tools to reframe challenges, take ownership of their habits, and increase motivation for consistent school participation.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Mini-lecture, model demonstration, and guided practice.

Materials

Session 2 Slides, Chart Paper, Markers, and LSSCA Model Poster

Prep

Prep & Setup

10 minutes

  • Queue up the Session 2 Slides
  • Print and display the LSSCA Model Poster for all to see
  • Prepare chart paper with the prompt: “Common attendance beliefs” and gather markers
  • Review the LSSCA steps to provide clear explanations

Step 1

Connect & Recap

2 minutes

  • Briefly revisit Session 1 key takeaway: why attendance matters
  • Ask: “What’s one word you remember about how missing school made you feel?”
  • Note 2–3 responses on the whiteboard

Step 2

Introduce LSSCA Model

4 minutes

  • Display the LSSCA Model Poster
  • Walk through each step of LSSCA:
    • Look – Observe your thoughts about missing school
    • See – Notice how those thoughts make you feel
    • Shift – Choose a more helpful perspective
    • Change – Replace old thoughts with new ones
    • Act – Take action on your new mindset (e.g., plan to be on time)
  • Pause for clarifying questions

Step 3

Guided Application

5 minutes

  • Project a common belief on chart paper (e.g., “I can’t catch up if I miss one day.”)
  • As a class, model LSSCA steps:
    1. Identify the thought
    2. Notice the feeling (frustration, stress)
    3. Shift perspective (“I can ask for notes and make a plan.”)
    4. Change to a growth statement
    5. Decide on an action (talk to a teacher)
  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to suggest new growth statements

Step 4

Partner Practice

3 minutes

  • Students pair up and choose one belief from the chart-paper list
  • Each pair applies LSSCA to reframe that belief and selects an action step
  • Circulate to support and prompt deeper thinking

Step 5

Share & Close

1 minute

  • Ask 2 pairs to share their reframed belief and action step
  • Summarize: using LSSCA helps us shift our mindset and improve attendance habits
  • Preview Session 3: setting attendance goals and tracking progress
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Slide Deck

Connect & Recap

• Why attendance matters (review)
• What’s one word to describe how missing school made you feel?

– Listen and note responses

Briefly revisit Session 1 key takeaway: why attendance matters. Ask: “What’s one word you remember about how missing school made you feel?” Note 2–3 responses on the board to connect back.

Introducing the LSSCA Mindset Model

LSSCA Steps:

  1. Look – Observe your thoughts about missing school
  2. See – Notice how those thoughts make you feel
  3. Shift – Choose a more helpful perspective
  4. Change – Replace old thoughts with new ones
  5. Act – Take action on your new mindset

Display the LSSCA Model Poster. Walk through each step with examples. Pause for questions before moving on.

Guided Application of LSSCA

Example Belief: “I can’t catch up if I miss one day.”

  1. Look: Identify the thought
  2. See: Notice the feeling (frustration)
  3. Shift: “I can ask for notes and plan my work.”
  4. Change: New growth statement
  5. Act: Talk to a teacher for help

Project a common belief on chart paper (e.g., “I can’t catch up if I miss one day.”). Model each LSSCA step, then invite volunteers to suggest growth statements.

Partner Practice: Reframe Beliefs

• In pairs, pick a belief from the list
• Apply LSSCA to reframe it
• Select one concrete action step

Be ready to share your reframed belief

Have students pair up and choose one belief from the chart-paper list. Circulate to support and prompt deeper thinking during their practice.

Share & Close

Key Takeaways:
• LSSCA helps us reframe thoughts and improve attendance habits

Coming Up in Session 3:
• Setting SMART attendance goals
• Tracking and celebrating progress

Ask two pairs to share their reframed belief and action step. Summarize key points and preview Session 3: setting attendance goals and tracking progress.

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Activity

LSSCA Mindset Model Poster

LSSCA stands for five steps to help you reframe thoughts about attendance and take positive action.

1. Look 👀
Observe and notice the thought running through your mind.
Example: “I’ll never catch up if I miss one day.”

2. See 🔍
Tune into the feeling that thought creates.
Example: frustration, stress, or worry.

3. Shift 🔄
Choose a more helpful perspective.
Example: “I can ask for notes and make a plan.”

4. Change ✏️
Replace the old thought with a growth statement.
Example: “Missing one day is tough, but I can catch up with a plan.”

5. Act 🏃‍♂️
Take concrete action based on your new mindset.
Example: talk to your teacher, review missed work, set a goal for tomorrow.

Use this poster as a reminder: every time you catch yourself doubting, go through LSSCA to shift toward success!

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