Attendance Awareness

WATCH and SHARE: Actor and SFUSD alumnus Benjamin Bratt talks about the importance of showing up to school. 

Actor and SFUSD alumnus Benjamin Bratt: Attendance

Every day counts for learning, and for building the relationships with teachers and friends that support long-term academic progress. Research shows that measurements of academic success–reading and math attainment, test scores, college enrollment rates–go up when students are in school on a regular basis.
 
Learn simple ways to help your student build good attendance habits this school year–and how SFUSD and the staff at your school are ready to provide support and connect you with resources.

SFUSD would like to thank Attendance Works for sharing research, resources and best practices.

Attendance Tips

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How can I help build good attendance habits?

Try these techniques that make a difference.
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If my student faces challenges in getting to school, what support is available?

From transportation to physical and mental wellness, we're here to help.
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What's the right time to stay home from school?

From illness to family emergencies, learn about excused absences and how to keep them from causing your student to fall behind.
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What if I have other questions about SFUSD attendance policies?

Review our frequently asked questions to learn more.

For other questions about attendance or anything else in SFUSD, the Student & Family Handbook is a great resource.

And be sure to bookmark contact information for the Student Family School Resource Link, which provides support in navigating SFUSD resources. You can send an email to [email protected], call 415-340-1716, or complete the online form at familylink.sfusd.edu.

This page was last updated on August 16, 2024