IMPROVING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

TIME TRACKER PLAN PS 279

2nd
GRADE
By: Ms. Pean
School Counselor
 Students will be able to :

1. Recognize the importance of school

attendance.
OBJECTIVES 2. Use a time tracker organizer to create a
plan to help 2nd grade students improve
their attendance at PS 279.
 RULES
ALL STUDENTS MUST:

Show respect to everyone.

Raise your hand and wait to be chosen before speaking.

Be polite and listen to when others are speaking and sharing.

Pay attention to the instructions.

 ICEBREAKER

Think of one word that describes

you best, using the first letter of
your name

Example: Hello my name is Ms.

Proud Pean
 GROUP DISCUSSION

Why do you think it is important to come to

school every day?
 VIDEO: “THE IMPORTANCE OF
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olHagsvJMnA
COMING TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY CAN HELP STUDENTS AT PS 279

To stay on track with subjects like Math and

Reading and earn good grades.

To develop friendships with other students

in PS 279.

To learn how to be responsible.

To be comfortable to ask an adult at PS 279

for help.

To explore different activities at school.

(sports, spirit week, peer council, peer
mediation, school trips, etc.)
 VIDEO:
“WHAT IS TIME
MANAGEMENT?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkYBVRfLhRc
 WHAT IS TIME MANAGEMENT?
Time management involves planning, arranging, and setting goals to improve people's use
of time.

It involves avoiding distractions like iPads, TV, and video games when trying to complete an
assignment.

Time management helps to break down more challenging activities into easier-to-handle
parts, which allows people to make better choices, make more progress and avoid stress.

Tools like calendars, checklists, to-do lists, alarm clocks, and post-it notes can help people
be more organized and achieve their goals before a deadline or due dates.
 HOW CAN STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR ATTENDANCE
AT PS 279 BY USING TIME MANAGEMENT?

▪ Get a good night's rest.

▪ Prepare your outfit the night before.

▪ Tryto protect yourself and others from getting

sick.

▪ Set an alarm clock.

▪ Ask your parent/guardian to help you wake

up on time and find a way to bring you to
school (Ex: by car, train or bus) so that you
arrive at PS 279 at 8 a.m.
 THE CASE STUDY OF SARAH
Sarah is a second-grade student who is absent or late to
school twice a week because she wakes up late after
watching TV all night after eating dinner with her four
siblings and her parents at 7 pm. Sometimes, Sarah’s
mother allows her to stay in bed all day or drives Sarah
to school late. When Sarah wakes up to be on time for
school, she usually loses track of time in the shower,
brushing her teeth, looking for an outfit, or doing her
hair. When Sarah comes to school, she often feels
confused about the class assignments and is too shy to
ask her classmates or teachers for help. Sarah has few
friends and sometimes chooses not to play with other
students during recess. How can Sarah manage her time
to improve her attendance at school?
 GROUP ACTIVITY

How can Sarah manage her time to improve her school attendance using the
Time Tracker?
EXIT TICKET
Ms. Pean’s Office: Room A123