Be Present, Be Proud, Be YOU
In Mapleton, every student is an important part of our community. When you’re here, you bring your unique talents, energy, and voice — and that makes us better, stronger. Attendance is about being in class, but it's also about being present, proud, and fully yourself. Every day you show up, you build connections, grow your skills, and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason (including excused, unexcused, and behavioral absences). That's equivalent to about 18 missed days over the course of an academic year. In Mapleton, one in three students is chronically absent from school.
Mapleton is committed to partnering with our families, students, and community to improve our district attendance rate from 90% to 95%. This goal will be achieved by connecting families with important and essential resources, fostering belonging in our schools, and ensuring every student knows they can achieve their dreams in Mapleton.
This year’s attendance campaign, Be Present, Be Proud, Be You, is all about belonging. Be Present by showing up and engaging, Be Proud of your unique journey and strengths, and Be You by being authentic and true to yourself. Together, we’re building schools where every student feels seen, supported, and connected.
Did you know?
- September is Attendance Awareness Month in Mapleton! Read the Proclamation from the Board of Education.
- Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
- Missing only two or three days a month can add up to missing a full month of school by the end of the year, and impact student learning.
- Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade or are held back.
- Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully, or facing some other potentially serious difficulty.
How sick is too sick?
How sick is too sick? This document from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment outlines guidance to help parents decide when children should stay home from school or child care.