Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 10, 2017 1:25 am Add to Favorites SeQeLy Reps: 201 Great grades, Bad attendance There is one student in the class with exceptional grades. They are excelling in reading and math. However, they are on the verge of retainment due to excessive absences. I have spoken with the student and sent notes home to the parents. What could I do? I don't want the student held back.                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 15, 2017 1:26 pm pehuby Reps: 126 To be honest, the most you can do is have a meeting with the parents and school administrator. If the parents arent sending their kid to school, the most you can do is try to convince them the importance because their child is about to be retained when he doesn't need to be. Call the parents until they answer. Votes: +39 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution rybuZy Reps: 200 That's right. The students parents need to hear about this.   Posted on: October 16, 2017 3:02 am eDezaN Reps: 100 Yes, having a meeting is kind of all you can do and stress the importance of attendance.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:33 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 16, 2017 2:26 am ReLeve Reps: 201 This sounds like an underlying case of something else. I would call a parent teacher conference, with school personnel present. Do NOT attack or single out the parents, but instead explain the importance of getting their child to school. Perhaps it is a transportation issue, or something else. If the problem persists, I would suggest taking the case to the school's social worker. They are trained to handle cases just like this. In fact keeping your child deliberately from school is a case of abuse, and should be handled seriously. Votes: +24 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution uWureg Reps: 100 I definitely agree with this solution above the other posted.   Posted on: October 16, 2017 2:30 am yzujyV Reps: 198 If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. Parents need to be informed about the severity of the situation.   Posted on: February 19, 2018 10:03 pm duNuJy Reps: 203 I agree with this solution.   Posted on: February 26, 2018 12:15 am Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 13, 2017 2:15 am Xaparu Reps: 201 I would pull the student aside and see why they haven't been coming to school and if its is urgent I would then talk to the principal to see if he or she can help this student out. Votes: +6 / -5 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution yLeQud Reps: 101 i agree with talking to the student as to why they are not coming and going to the principle if necessary. i also think a parent teacher conference should be set up.   Posted on: October 14, 2017 8:11 pm PeMuQa Reps: 200 I agree that talking to the student would be a good solution. Particularly since notes home haven't worked, so the student should be able to tell you something. If nothing else, they can explain why their parents haven't been answering the notes you've sent home.   Posted on: October 16, 2017 12:36 am Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 6, 2018 2:31 am qedeDe Reps: 206 I would make a conference with the parents and also let the administration know what's been happening. If the parents are unresponsive maybe try and brainstorm possible solutions with your admin. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I like this idea.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:33 am Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 15, 2017 6:56 pm yheGeS Reps: 200 you said there was notes sent home? However, were those notes sent back to school with the parents signature so you know the parents are aware? unfortunately in this situation you can only do so much. A good conversations with the student would be good, and being honest with him or her letting them know the consequences to his or her actions when it comes down to missing class. Votes: +3 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 20, 2018 6:07 pm abuMaH Reps: 101 Speaking with the student and sending notes home may not be enough. The student may not be giving the notes to their parents, they may forget or lose them. Do you require a parent signature on the notes or in an agenda to verify that the parent has received it? I would call the parents and schedule a parent teacher conference to discuss the issue. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I do like having required agenda signature as a step in the right direction.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:35 am Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted February 22, 2018 7:47 pm yharum Reps: 102 After sending notes home and talking to the student you should set up a conference with the parent and let them know that if their child continues to miss that much school that they will be help back no matter how well they are doing in the classes. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted February 25, 2018 1:06 am Nicole McVey Reps: 201 The student may have things out of their control affecting their attendance or they may be bored at school and do not see the purpose in attending if they can achieve what needs to be done in less time than peers. I would search and discover the exact reason and go from their, but there is always a reason. I myself missed a lot of school time and did exceptionally well in school for reasons that we not exactly in my control. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 17, 2017 12:50 am zuMyJe Reps: 100 Alert school administrators of the situation. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 20, 2018 12:37 am Shelby Farrell Reps: 206 I would call home or express concern to administration. The student may be getting the academic attention they deserve elsewhere, as well. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted February 24, 2018 3:46 am Ariel Brangers Reps: 102 There is something bigger happening if the student is excessively absent. I'd hold a parent teacher conference and reiterate the importance of coming to school and the risks of the continuation of the absences. If this does not help, I would seek help from the administrators. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted October 1, 2018 5:56 pm quJuja Reps: 201 This is a common problem I have seen throughout my internships. Typically it is the parent that is harming the child by not allowing the child to be in school. I would plan to have a conference with the parent and discuss the importance of being present in school and how it could possibly retain the student. There must be something more going on, if you feel that the child is being neglected I would report it. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 8, 2018 2:16 am daneRy Reps: 101 I hate to be a cynic here but there is not much you can do. Try having a meeting with the parents and administrators to see what things can be done! At the end of the day, all you can do is hope the parents will be more responsible for their smart student. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted February 23, 2018 9:54 pm Kenneth Allen Reps: 207 You can try to motivate this student and explain the position you have as his teacher. Let the student know that it is out of your control if he is retain because of absences. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 15, 2017 9:18 pm qyZeqa Reps: 101 This is very disappointing, keep encouraging the student to come to school and maybe talk to the principal about solutions. Votes: +1 / -5 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution rybuZy Reps: 200 I don't think that will be enough here.   Posted on: October 16, 2017 3:03 am Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted February 25, 2018 2:48 am JytuTe Reps: 102 If parent contact has not helped the situation I would get administration involved and if issue continues contact the truancy office and see what can be done to help. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted February 25, 2018 5:04 pm uHubaT Reps: 202 You can set up a behavior management plan where the student is given a sheet each week. The child gets a stamp at the end of every day, and if the child has 5 stamps at the end of the week then you can offer the student a bag of chips or a soda. I've seen other teachers have success with this system. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I do like the behavior management plan idea, with counting how many days the student is out.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:34 am Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted February 26, 2018 3:36 am ydeZuj Reps: 101 I would give the student more challenging work or some opportunities to do something else that would add to their school experience or future plans as long as they came to class. See what interest the kid and start from there Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted October 7, 2018 12:51 pm ZuLeVe Reps: 101 This student is probably bored in class because he or she knows the content well already. Having an advanced or more engaging activity for the student might motivate him or her to come to class more often. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 20 Posted February 18, 2019 6:43 pm aduNaQ Reps: 201 Offer some incentives for attendance for the student. Get the administration involved because excessive absences should not be permitted by the school or the state. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 21 Posted February 21, 2020 3:48 pm Nicole Morris Reps: 205 I would have a meeting with the parents and school administrator to find a solution to this major problem. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 22 Posted October 7, 2018 3:02 pm RaZyma Reps: 201 I would notify administration and get the parents in for a meeting. In this case, district polices would need referenced. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 23 Posted February 25, 2019 6:39 pm ehyTet Reps: 100 I think that administration should be involved at this point, sending notes home probably does not work because the students already do not care about bringing their child to school so a conference should be held or contact the social worker for a home visit. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 24 Posted July 3, 2021 4:51 pm esujyQ Reps: 202 Have a meeting with the parents in person. That will give everyone the best opportunity to discuss. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Yes, then you can see if maybe there is an issue or something else going on that you can address.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:34 am Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.