Classrooms at William H. Frazier Elementary are decorating their doors with positive messages about attendance and togetherness.
FUESD continues its commitment to ensuring that students are consistently present in the classroom, understanding that attendance plays a crucial role in their academic success. Over the past year, FUESD schools have made significant strides in reducing chronic absenteeism by 9%, largely due to their district-wide efforts to prioritize and promote attendance.
FUESD recognizes that every day in school counts. When students miss school, they miss out on essential learning opportunities. Attendance has a direct impact on a student’s ability to succeed academically and socially. FUESD’s emphasis on daily attendance reinforces the message that being in school consistently leads to greater student outcomes.
The district has taken a multifaceted approach to address attendance issues, working closely with families to ensure that students are present and engaged. Schools have employed proactive measures such as sending home attendance postcards, making personal phone calls, and connecting with families to provide support and guidance. These efforts foster a collaborative relationship between schools and families, ensuring students are equipped to succeed.
FUESD schools also promote attendance in creative and engaging ways, including decorating classroom doors with fun and thematic displays that emphasize the importance of being present. From sports-themed designs to colorful and motivational messages, teachers and staff are making school attendance a fun and exciting topic for students. The visuals include vibrant classroom doors adorned with smiling students and messages that celebrate being part of the school community.
In addition, FUESD schools celebrate classrooms with perfect and most improved attendance, making it a district-wide initiative that encourages students to support each other in the shared goal of being present every day. This celebration fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility among students, with classrooms being recognized for their collective efforts to show up and succeed together.
“At FUESD, we understand that attendance is key to unlocking the potential of our students,” said Seth Trench, Director of Communications at FUESD. “Our schools work tirelessly to engage students and families in meaningful ways that encourage regular attendance. From creative door decorations to direct outreach with families, our goal is to show that every day in the classroom matters. By celebrating attendance, we also build a strong sense of community and teamwork within our schools.”
These efforts reflect the district’s dedication to providing students with the best possible educational experience, and FUESD remains committed to further improving attendance rates by continuing to implement these engaging and supportive strategies.