Attendance Matters staff quiz

Please complete this survey without Covid-19 in mind. Consider your responses as when school returns to normal.

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* 1. Students with an attendance rate below 90% are educationally at risk according to the research.

True

False

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* 2. Tick all that apply of the possible consequences of poor attendance at school:

Poorer long-term mental health and social outcomes

Obesity

Increased likelihood of dropping out of school earlier

Increased likelihood of criminal activity

Addiction to drugs or alcohol

Decreased academic achievement

Increased likelihood of requiring social assistance

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* 3. What are the 5 quality practices to improve school attendance?

High expectations, communication, quality systems and practice, data systems, intervention

Roll marking, Facebook, data systems, intervention, high expectations

Lower expectations, newsletter, communication, quality systems and practice, refer to HSLO

Lower expectations, reduced communication, quality systems and practice, data systems, intervention

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* 4. Tick all that apply. Regular attendance at school helps students to:

develop a sense of belonging

develop and maintain friendships

be more engaged at school

progress with their learning

be more aware of career and life options

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* 5. Do you have a good understanding of our school’s attendance policy and proactive strategies, including the recent changes made? Rate from 1 (little or limited) to 5 (strong understanding)

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* 6. List 3 things you recall from our RNPS policy and proactive strategies

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* 7. I know where to find the Department’s School Attendance Policy and Attendance Matters resources if required?

Yes

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* 8. Attendance is everyone’s responsibility. Tick all that apply. As a classroom teacher, I can support attendance of students by:

following our school's attendance procedures and the School Attendance Policy

maintaining accurate attendance records

monitoring and following up student absences

addressing the learning needs for students with attendance concerns

ensuring Child Protection requirements are adhered to for any matter relating to school attendance where safety, welfare or wellbeing concerns arise for a student

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* 9. In your own words, why is it important to develop a school wide culture of high expectations and strong communication around attendance?

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* 10. Since completing the Attendance Matters professional learning, do you feel you have a good knowledge and understanding of your roles and responsibilities regarding attendance? Rate from 1 (little or limited) to 5 (strong understanding)

Attendance Matters staff quiz

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* 1. Students with an attendance rate below 90% are educationally at risk according to the research.

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* 2. Tick all that apply of the possible consequences of poor attendance at school:

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* 3. What are the 5 quality practices to improve school attendance?

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* 4. Tick all that apply. Regular attendance at school helps students to:

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* 5. Do you have a good understanding of our school’s attendance policy and proactive strategies, including the recent changes made? Rate from 1 (little or limited) to 5 (strong understanding)

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* 6. List 3 things you recall from our RNPS policy and proactive strategies

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* 7. I know where to find the Department’s School Attendance Policy and Attendance Matters resources if required?

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* 8. Attendance is everyone’s responsibility. Tick all that apply. As a classroom teacher, I can support attendance of students by:

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* 9. In your own words, why is it important to develop a school wide culture of high expectations and strong communication around attendance?

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* 10. Since completing the Attendance Matters professional learning, do you feel you have a good knowledge and understanding of your roles and responsibilities regarding attendance? Rate from 1 (little or limited) to 5 (strong understanding)

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* 11. Are there any areas you feel you would benefit from further professional learning in regards to attendance?