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WeGo reports high freshman chronic absenteeism; deans use prom/homecoming eligibility to prompt interventions
Summary
Administrators reported freshmen chronic absenteeism at 28.8% as of early April and said the school is using individualized outreach and event-eligibility policies (homecoming, prom) to prompt communication with families and increase attendance.
At the April 16 PTAC meeting, West Chicago Community High School administrators reported that 28.8% of freshmen are chronically absent this year and described tactics including individualized letters and social consequences for event eligibility to prompt family engagement.
Administrators defined chronic absenteeism using the state standard: missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason. The meeting packet showed freshmen at 28.8% chronically absent; administrators noted…
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