Celebrated for the first time in September 2013, Attendance Awareness Month is a nationwide event recognizing the connection between school attendance and academic achievement.
Together, as a district lets promote the value of good attendance but also to take concrete steps toward reducing chronic absence with in our classrooms.
Motivating students after a long summer is not an easy task. A lot of children may never be as enthusiastic about school as you would like, but there are some things you can do to get your students to at least show some interest in being "PRESENT" in their education.
1. Be Enthusiastic
Hearing you have an interest in what they have done during the day may be all the motivation your student needs. Also ask questions to find out what your students likes and dislikes about school. There may be something going on at school that is causing your them to be unmotivated. It may be a another teacher who is giving them a hard time or a fall-out with a friend. If you are able to help uncover the problem, your child they be more eager to go to school
2. Remind them of the Benefits of Education
Take time to explain to your unenthusiastic student the benefits of getting an education and how that will affect their future. Describe the different careers that will be available to them when they are educated versus when they are not, and the different salaries they can earn. A reality check can do wonders for motivation.
3. Celebrate Achievements
Letting your students know you are proud of what they accomplish in your classes can be a huge motivator. Even if it is just a " Good Job!"
