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[quote=Anonymous]An article posted on the FCPS site lauds Dranesville Elementary for its chronic absenteeism-reduction measures. Some include a school counselor visiting each classroom for roll call, asking students if this is a "perfect attendance day?" Also, "Does anybody have a buddy missing today?"

[i]"Grade level attendance is displayed on a chart in the front office, where all students, staff, and school visitors can see it. Once a month, the marquis board in front of the school carries an attendance-themed message. The school newsletter, sent to parents each week, includes current stats on the Dranesville chronic absenteeism rate.

And before noon everyday, any grade with perfect attendance gets a shout-out over the school announcement system. A class with perfect attendance often gets a visit from Drake the Dragon, the school mascot. And every 10 days, students who have had perfect attendance during that time period, are entered in a raffle for prizes." [/i]

Some of these measures feel like they're targeting absent students to be shamed and pressured by classmates. A first-grader can't get themselves to school without help. They shouldn't fear that if they're not in class, their friends will blame them for not getting a mascot visit or prize. And classmates shouldn't be asked to monitor anyone.

https://www.fcps.edu/news/attendance-all-stars-dranesville-elementary-sees-14-point-drop-absenteeism-amid-flurry-efforts?utm_campaign+=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery[/quote]

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