4. Chronic Absenteeism

MATTHEWS MIDDLE SCHOOL (6 - 8)

WAUCONDA CUSD 118

Current Principal

Mr. Joshua Peterson

Current District Superintendent

Dr. Todd Leden

Address

PO BOX 920

ISLAND LAKE IL 60042

(847) 526-6210

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This graph shows the percentage of students who miss 10% percent or more of school days per year either with or without a valid excuse. Learn More 

 

Illinois law defines “chronic absentee” as a student who misses 10 percent of school days within an academic year with or without a valid excuse. That’s 17.5 days of an average 175-day school year. Excused absences may include illness, suspension, need to care for a family member, etc. Students need daily instruction in order to succeed. Chronic absentees are at risk of academic and social problems.