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Green Park Elementary Boosts Attendance by Building Relationships
Green Park Attendance Boost from Jefferson Parish Schools on Vimeo.
Green Park Elementary’s average daily attendance has jumped from 88% to 95% this year. Principal Sandy Phillips credits the boost targeted rewards like ice cream parties and special events...as well as her school’s welcoming environment. Another reason for the improvement is the school’s family attendance meetings. If a child misses a certain number of days, the family is invited to a meeting on attendance policies. Social worker Diana Barnes leads the meetings. Due to their success, attendance at these meetings is down and attendance at school is up.