A day of missed school is a lost opportunity for social development.

By coming to school every day they’re not sick, your child is gaining social skills that will land them their first job as an adult, like time management, collaboration, and problem-solving.

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Families: Albemarle County Public Schools has developed a simple checklist to help you determine when to send your child to school and when to keep your child at home. You can view our Attendance Checklist in any of the following languages:

English • Spanish • Arabic • Chinese • Dari • Pashto

To learn more about the importance of attendance, visit our Attendance Matters web page.

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Every Day Matters, Every Moment Counts