Strong attendance has a proven impact on school success. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.

The faculty and staff of Rod Paige Middle School encourage parents to ensure that scholars attend school everyday in order to achieve academic success!