Getting to school – every day and on time – is very
important. Learning occurs daily, right from the
start of class. By establishing patterns early on
(i.e. by being punctual and responsible) children
acquire positive habits about school attendance.
Some other things to consider:
• If children are late arriving to school, they miss
important social time with their peers before
school begins.
• Students who are late often feel embarrassed
or self-conscious.
• Late arrivals disrupt the routine of the classroom.
• A last-minute rush can be stressful for the
child, and get him/her to school in the wrong
frame of mind.
• Missing even five or ten minutes of the day can
make it harder for a student to understand the
material being taught.
• Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a
child’s skills and knowledge base and can
cause the child to fall behind peers and
decrease self-esteem.
• Too many missed school days can increase isolation
as the child stands out from his/her classmates and
misses opportunities to develop socially.
• Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to
develop a good rapport with the teachers.
Please ensure that your child arrives to school on time.
Supervision in the yard begins at 8:45 a.m.
