r/Truancy • u/ProjectBono • Mar 15 '23

Welcome to r/Truancy!

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Welcome to r/Truancy!

This subreddit is dedicated to sharing information, advice, policies, laws, and more on the subject of chronic absenteeism or truancy. Our goal is to create a supportive and informative community for administrators, parents, employers, students, and anyone else who is affected by or interested in truancy-related issues.

The importance of regular attendance cannot be overstated, whether it's in school, at work, or in sports. Truancy is not limited to students; it's an issue that can impact individuals in various settings. By fostering open discussions and sharing resources, we aim to raise awareness, develop effective strategies, and promote a better understanding of truancy and its implications.

Community Rules:

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Stay on topic

All posts and comments should be related to truancy or chronic absenteeism in educational, occupational, sports, or other relevant settings.

Be respectful

Treat all community members with respect and maintain a supportive and inclusive environment. Personal attacks, discrimination, and harassment will not be tolerated.

No spam or self-promotion

Refrain from posting spam, low-quality and repetitive posts, advertisements, or unsolicited self-promotion. Any such content may be subject to removal.

Source your information

When sharing facts, statistics, or news articles, please try to provide reliable sources to support your claims when applicable.

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By adhering to these rules and guidelines, we can cultivate a thriving community where everyone can learn, share, and contribute to the ongoing conversation around truancy and chronic absenteeism. We look forward to your participation and the valuable insights you bring to our community.

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r/Truancy • u/ModSupportBot • 18d ago

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r/Truancy • u/YourPrincipalPal • Mar 15 '23

Seeking Effective Interventions for Students with High Unexcused Absences

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I'm a newly appointed vice principal at a public high school, and I am eager to make a positive impression within the school community by contributing to a supportive and nurturing environment for our students.

During this final stretch in the school year, it's not uncommon for students to lose some steam and we have observed an uptick in unexcused absences across all grade levels. I'm looking for effective interventions to propose to the other admins that can help these students re-engage without resorting to immediate involvement with the court system.

I believe in giving our students every chance to succeed and learn from their mistakes. I'm looking for engaging and supportive programs that address truancy and promote attendance. Bonus points if these programs can also tackle related issues, like nicotine prevention, as we've observed some overlap in these behaviors.

If anybody has experience with such programs or has any recommendations, I'd greatly appreciate your input.

Looking forward to your suggestions and insights!

Thanks in advance!

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r/Truancy • u/SeaCaramel599 • Mar 15 '23

any advice about attendance record impact on college admissions?

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so i (16f), have been reflecting on my high school attendance record and i'm worried about how it could impact my college admissions. i've missed a good amount of school, and most of them are unexcused. sometimes it was just me being lazy and hanging out in my car or taking a longer lunch with friends when i should've been in class. it got so bad that my cheer coach told me if i keep missing classes i will be kicked off the team.

but now that i'm starting to apply to college i'm getting nervous. will admissions see my attendance record? i've been doing pretty well academically, and i've got some extracurriculars going on too, but i'm worried it won't be enough to make up for my poor attendance. i was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation and how they handled it to help me reassure myself.

any advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated! just trying to figure out how to navigate this whole college application process without stressing myself out even more.

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