2.  Children between the ages of nine (9) and twelve (12) may be left alone for brief periods of time (less than two (2) hours) when the child is determined to be mature by the caretaker.  Children between 9 and 12 years old may not supervise other children or younger siblings.

3.  Children ages thirteen (13) and older may be left alone and may perform the role of babysitter as authorized by the parent/caretaker.  It is advisable to limit this time to twelve (12) hours or less and only when the child is determined to be mature by the caretaker.  Minor children may not be left alone overnight.  It is also suggested that those children over the age of thirteen (13) caring for others should have participated in a course on babysitting.

4.  Older children with special conditions or disabilities should not be left home alone.

1.  The family emergency plan.  (Fire escapes, 911, etc.)

2.  How to demonstrate the emergency plan.

3.  Where the parent's phone numbers are for work and home, their home address, and how to give directions to emergency personnel.

4.  Support systems in place, in case a parent cannot be reached.  (Relatives or neighbors available.)

5.  Whom to contact if there are language or cultural factors affecting the situation.

• October 20, 2017
• November 10, 2017
• December 8, 2017 

• Data indicate that missing more than five days of school each year, regardless of the cause, impacts student academic performance and starts shaping attitudes about school.
• From the 6th grade through the 9th grade, student attendance is a better predictor of dropping out than standardized test scores.
• Excused absences and unexcused absences have the similar impact on student academic performance.