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The Importance of Regular Attendance

Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school.

When students are absent for fewer days, their grades and reading skills often improve—even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community, develop important social skills and friendships, and are significantly more likely to graduate from high school, setting them up for a strong future.

As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a priority. By figuring out the reasons for your child's absences—whether they're physical or emotional—and taking advantage of support services—such as tutoring, student mentoring and afterschool activities—you can help set your child on the path to success.


                  


Important Numbers DISD

Special Education Department (972) 581-4120

Dyslexia and 504 Services  (972) 581-4230

Mental Health Services (972) 925-7003

Dallas Alternative Education Program DAEP (972) 925-7003

Parent Advocacy and Support Services (972) 925-3925

Bully Hotline (1-800) 530-1608

Student Transportation (972) 925-4BUS (4287)

Youth & Family Centers (972) 502-4190

Homeless Education Program 972-749-5750

 

City of Dallas /County Community Resources:

Housing

The Bridge (214) 670-1100

Section 8 Housing (214) 819-1871

Dallas Housing Authority (214) 951-8300

 

                                                    

Homeless Shelters

Dallas Life Foundation (214) 421-1380

Housing Crisis Center (214) 828-4244

Mosaic Family Services (214) 821-5393

Promise House (214) 941-8578

Salvation Army (214) 424-7000

 

 

Basic  Needs

Food Stamps  Dial 211

WIC (800) 942-3678

Stewpot (prepared meals) (214) 746-2785

 

 Legal Services

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (214) 748-1234

 

 

Health Care

Dallas Metrocare (MHMR) (214) 743-1200

Parkland Hospital Homeless Outreach (214) 590-8000

 

 

Childcare

Child Care Group (214) 630-5949

HeadStart of Greater Dallas (972) 283-6400

Rainbow Days (214) 887-0726

 

 

Other helpful resources:

Domestic Violence Hotline (214) 941-1991

Runaways 2-hour Hotline (888)580-4357

Social Security 24-Hour Hotline (800) 772-1213