- By not coming to school, students diminish the value of their education.
- The benefit of regular classroom instruction is lost
- Student may not develop the responsibility, self-discipline & effective work skills that are taught in the classroom
- Not having several students in class, may restrict the learning of others
- A decrease in attendance affects the performance data of the school
- Students who attend school 85%-100% of the time pass state tests in reading and math at much higher rates
- If students fall behind and are continuously struggling to catch up, this may diminish their confidence and attitude toward learning
- Not coming to school and being truant results in higher crime rates
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