Attendance
Every Moment Matters: The Power of Good Attendance
Welcome to our Attendance Website! At Mustang North, we believe that every moment of learning is a step toward a brighter future, and we understand that consistent attendance is not just a routine but a crucial foundation for academic achievement and personal growth. Whether in the classroom or in life, showing up consistently shapes our success.
Why Attendance Matters:
- Academic Achievement: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to excel in their studies, stay on track with assignments, and grasp critical concepts. Every lesson, every class, every moment counts.
- Social Connections: Regular attendance helps students build and maintain friendships, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Every interaction shapes their school experience.
- Future Success: Good attendance habits formed in school lead to better job prospects and a disciplined approach to life’s challenges. Every day of learning is a step toward a brighter future.
Explore Our Resources:
This website is dedicated to highlighting the significant role that attendance plays in school performance today and opportunities tomorrow. Fostering a habit of regular attendance maximizes learning potential and builds a strong foundation for the future. Explore the information and resources we've gathered here to discover the power of being present, engaged, and ready to seize every opportunity that comes your way. Your journey toward excellence starts with showing up.
How Parents Can Help:
- Set Expectations: Make it clear that attending school every day is a priority.
- Establish Routines: Create consistent morning and evening routines to ensure students are well-rested and ready for school.
- Stay Informed: Keep track of school events, holidays, and important dates to avoid unnecessary absences.
- Schedule Absences: Use the MPS Attendance Calendar to schedule absences in line with days out of school to minimize the impact of appointments, vacations, etc., on attendance.
Encouraging Our Broncos:
At Mustang North Middle School, we’re committed to supporting our students every step of the way. Together, we can make a difference and ensure every student reaches their full potential. Remember, every moment matters.
Contact Us
CALL IN YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCES
Phone: (405)324-2236
Fax: (405)324-2258
*Homework may be requested after a student has been absent for at least 3 consecutive days.
The MPS Board of Education updated the Student Attendance Policy for 2024-25.
MPS Attendance Policy
Reminder
Please be sure to call in your child's absences to the school office as soon as possible.
Students
• Showing up every day is a skill that you are developing that will help you do well in class and with getting and keeping a job later on.
• School only gets harder when you skip a class. Sometimes it’s tempting to skip or stay home because you are tired or don’t understand what’s going on in class. But missing a day only makes that worse because you aren’t learning something that will help you understand a lesson later on.
• If you think missing a day here or there won’t matter, think again. By missing just one day every two weeks, you would be on track to miss two full weeks in a semester or nearly a month of school for the year!
• Did you know that a student who misses 10 days or more during a school year is less likely to graduate from high school and or ever enroll in college?
• Chronic absence can affect your ability to earn a living. Dropouts are less likely to succeed in a career. In fact, a high school graduate makes, on average, $1 million more than a dropout over a lifetime.
• If you’re having trouble getting to school— and have challenges such as transportation, bullies, etc.—tell someone, such as a teacher, guidance counselor or your family, maybe we can help.
Attendance Is Key
Families
Research shows a strong correlation between student attendance and student achievement and, ultimately, graduation rates. In fact, many studies have pointed to student attendance as the best predictor of high school graduation rates.