Region South - 7 Elements for Improving Attendance

Attendance should be submitted within the first __ minutes of class?

Answer explanation

Attendance should be submitted within the first 15 minutes of the class/period.

Which report identifies students with uncleared absences AND generates the uncleared absence letter?

• Attendance Not Submitted Report
• Attendance Summary Report
• Uncleared Absence Report
• Master Absence Report
• Teacher Discrepancy Report

Answer explanation

The Uncleared Absence Report has the capability to identify students with Uncleared and No Note absences. The report also generates a letter that can be timestamped on the studen'ts MiSiS profile when mailed.

How many Meet the Goal dates are in the month of March?

• 3
• 7
• 5
• 2

Answer explanation

March 1st and March 19th are the two Meet the Goal dates for students with 10-11 absences

True or False: In order to yield results, Meet the Goal must be implemented with students that have been enrolled since the start of the school year.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Meet the Goal is a data driven strategy that can only be utilized with students who have been enrolled since the first day of instruction.

True or False: Chronic absenteeism refers to unexcused absences only.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Chronic Absenteeism incorporates all absences; excused, unexcused and suspensions. Truancy refers to unexcused absences.

What document must be on file with Student Health and Human Services for a community-based agency to provide services on a school campus?

• Attendance Summary Report
• Memorandum of Understanding
• Community Resource Brochure
• LAUSD Donation Letter

Answer explanation

Schools are encouraged to collaborate with community-based services for improved child, youth, and family outcomes. For a community-based agency to provide services on campus, a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) must be on file with Student Health and Human Services.