Student absenteeism can lead to low academic achievement, dropping out of school, delinquency and gang involvement. School districts that have established multi-systemic approaches and policies pertaining to student absenteeism typically experience fewer numbers of dropouts and a greater number of graduates.

The compulsory education law (N.J.S.A. 18A:38-28 through 31) requires all children between the ages of 6-16 to attend school. The attendance regulations (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6), require each district board of education to develop, adopt and implement policies and procedures regarding the attendance of students, including the adoption of a definition of "unexcused absence" that counts towards truancy. While the regulations allow for the parent to be referred to municipal court for a truant child, consideration should be made to refer or coordinate with a community-based social and health provider agency, other community resource, or the juvenile/family crisis intervention unit (FCIU). For more information contact the FCIU in your area.

FSCS# 15 Chronic Absenteeism Rate

Pre-K 3: 5 out of 20 (20% chronically absent)

Pre-K 4: 10 out of 29 (34% chronically absent)

Kindergarten: 10 out of 59 (17% chronically absent)

1st Grade: 12 out of 73 (16% chronically absent)

2nd Grade: 16 of 79 (20% chronically absent)

3rd Grade: 22 out of 97 (22% chronically absent)

4th Grade: 21 out of 90 (23% chronically absent)

5th Grade: 15 out of 107 (14% chronically absent)

The excitement in the air is contagious as our students dive into the new academic year with energy and enthusiasm! From exploring new topics to setting personal goals, they are ready to tackle challenges and celebrate successes. It’s inspiring to see their curiosity and commitment to learning, and we can't wait to see all the great things they will achieve this year!

Let’s keep this momentum going!

Dear Families,

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us for Back to School Night. Your presence means so much to us, and it’s a crucial step in building the strong home-school partnership that helps our students thrive.

For those who were unable to attend, we completely understand that schedules can be challenging, but we would still love to connect with you. Meeting our teachers in person is a wonderful way to learn more about the exciting things your child will experience this year. Please feel free to reach out to schedule a time to meet with your child’s teacher—our doors are always open, and we look forward to partnering with you to make this a successful year for all our students.

Warmly,

Ms. Garcia & Ms. Williams

We are grateful for the Full Service Community partnership. Thankful for everything they do to support our school community and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

We’re excited to kick off our "Math Minutes" initiative to boost math skills and build confidence in our students! You can support this effort by encouraging your child to practice their math facts daily and track their progress. Every minute counts, and with your support, we can help our students reach new personal bests and develop a love for math!

Thank you for being part of this important journey!