4. Chronic Absenteeism

SALT FORK COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT 512

Current District Superintendent

Mr. Phillip Cox

Address

701 1/2 W VERMILION ST

CATLIN IL 61817

(217) 427-2116

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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. This display reports the results by grade. 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 18 days of an average 180-day school year. Excused absences 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.