Goshen Community Schools

Yes, being absent from school 2 days every month equals almost a whole month of missed instructional time over the course of a year.

Yes, schools are to report full day present, ½ present, and full-day absence. Arriving late, leaving early, missing a whole day for an appointment instead of coming to school before or after the appointment still means missing learning time, and it adds up.

Yes, excused absences count still count as an absence. The State of Indiana has an attendance goal of all students achieving less than 10 total absences from school. This means students are in school 94% of the school year based on a 180 day school year.

We understand life happens. You can always bring your child to school and have the nurse check them out to see if they are too sick to be at school. You can also communicate and give the classroom teacher or school counselor a heads up that your child may need extra attention or care. Our hope is that it helps take the pressure off you. If attendance becomes hard, reach out early to your child’s school- we are here to help.