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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a combination of parents remembering how schools handled covid-it was hey kids teach yourself, you don't need to be in person, and the calendar. For years the schools have sent the message that regular attendance doesn't matter. [/quote]

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Absolutely. My attitude as a parent completely changed after that and it very much affected how my kids feel about school and whether they need to be there in person.

My kids have good attendance overall. My 7th grader has only missed 1 day (for a legitimate illness). My high schooler has missed 4 full days for legitimate illness/surgery recovery, 1 for a non-legitimate "I'm tired after late sports night and have nothing going on in classes" day, and several late arrivals or early releases for both legitimate doctors appointments (he had surgery for a sports injury) and just to catch some extra rest time during busy seasons. He's taking all honors and AP classes as a 10th grader and getting straight As. He says that even with all of that missing, he's there more than most and I believe it. He's proven to me that he's trustworthy as far as how to best balance his time. Sometimes missing a class makes the most sense overall. [/quote]

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