what are the possible causes of absenteeim among students?
105060
Problems at home is a, unfortunatly, big cause of it :(\n\nI hate saying that.  Also, lack of interest in the subject/course/class is a cause.  That lack can be caused by poor teaching where the student is not involved enough, to just not wanting to be there because it is *not cool*
422862
-Inadequate infrastructure including computer hardware and software high, and bandwidth/access;\n\n-Lack of skilled manpower, to manage available systems and inadequate training facilities for education at the tertiary level\n\n-Resistance to change from traditional pedagogical methods to more innovative, technology based teaching and learning methods, by both students and academics\n\n-The overall educational system is under funded, therefore, available funds are used to solve more urgent and important survival needs by the institutions\n\n-The over-dependence of educational institutions on government for everything has limited institutions ability to collaborate with the private sector or seek alternative funding sources for educational initiatives.\nIneffective coordination of all the various for education initiatives.
1153550
creating trouble.\nnot getting along with anyone.\nrefusal to follow instructions\nbeing rude to your boss\nsexual harrassment -- you'd better know the policy\nexcessive tardiness\nexcessive absenteism\n\n\nseems a lot like school, doesn't it?  hmmmm!
973449
It really depends on the reason why. If they were doing something else like school no. However, if they were sponging off of some one else it is pretty lazy. \n\nGood LUCK!
1027052
Maybe you can sneak in if someone drops out? Lots of people drop out for various reasons but you should contact the uni and find out some more information ;-)
1024345
Let them know, in writing, that you are not dropping out.  It would be helpful to also doccument the reasons for your absences.  specifally request that they respond to you with the procedure for re-instatement.\n\nAddress this letter to the principal of your school.  If you get no answer within a reasonable time (say 2 weeks) , send a copy to the school board or board of education.  Make sure you keep a copy of the letter for your own records.
883280
Lack of sleep, poor nutrition, learned dysfunction, family issues (these could be numerous), learning issues (dyslexia, needs glasses, hearing problems...), health issues, poor self esteem, bullies at school, probably more but...
821474
Possibly.  Are you talking about the child on BBC1 this morning?  She might be upset but are her parents exploiting her and her situation a little?  At the end of the day she didn't get into the school because her parents registered her LATE.  Surely it's her parents fault...
520443
Teachers, funding, the govt! pressure, stress, home issues, trauma, depression, teasing from other kids, peer pressure, environment issues, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, no motives.... etc... there are a number of reasons for a child to do badly in school. the question is too general.
1141288
No not really. I would sit and think to myself, "why are all these students so lonely?" I would come to the conclusion that they are not particularly inviting and out going and would probably rather go somewhere friendlier.
139963
im sure that the teachers play a part in students droping out but they are not the only reason for it another reson might just be that the student justs doesnt feel that school is important
714859
A good, diligent student hardly sleeps 8 hours,  because he burns the midnight oil reading up and studying hard.  He will also not take the time off on his birthday.  He will try very hard to stay healthy and not get sick so he won't be absent from school for three days.  Sundays were never rest days for me when I was a student.  I squuezed in my homework and readings on Sundays.  I don;t hingk exam days would total 35 days.  And 40 days for holidays and festivals is toooo loonng!  From which country are you?  In my country, we only have around ten holidays. A student will definitely pass if he has the right attitude and want his school experience to be worthwhile.
872580
My heart goes out to you and, I must say I am surprised by the lack of support you got from the school. I certainly wouldn't let this matter drop - ask for another appointment with the Head and tell them your grave concerns; then, if nothing happens, contact the Local Authority and speak to the Attendance Officer.\n(All these unauthorised absences are not going to cast a very favourable light on the school!)\nFinally please don't give up on the idea of custordy - speak to Social Services (it would help if you had an accurate log of absences and lateness - this the school is obliged to give you) to see if they can support your claim for this child.\nGood luck.
791485
The list is endless! For me as a single parent it is also endless, but here are some of the top barriers for me. Lack of money, having to support dependants, working too many hours and not having enough study time,  commuting an hour each way three times a week year round, not being involved with campus activities so there is a disconnect from my peers, affordable safe and reliable childcare, fear of the unknown,  work simply being too hard, not having the necessary supplies to participate in class, problems with time management.
583159
I am not surprised at all.  These students were just looking for an "attractive" excuse to get out of class and give the appearance of civic duty.  This is self-neglect because they are missing the end of school, possibly exams, and they are not helping ANYONE with these silly protests.
717862
If you're asking, "what should be done to teachers who do not meet...?" maybe the best thing to do is report the school to the DepEd. \n\nIn certain countries, because of the lack of educators, schools and even the government overlook these things - I'm not saying it's right, it's just a reality.
910588
Well, I am sure that it happens in colleges, but I can only go on my experience. When I was a teaching assistant at The Ohio State University in the late 80's, we had several football players who took our geology class and lab. We had fill out a weekly attendance report and when we had sent in a report that one of the students missed 3 consecutive labs and turned it in, he showed up 3 days later during office hours to apologize for his lack of attendance and worked very hard to make up the lab work.