Truancy study urges more parent involvement | LahontanValleyNews.com

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"“Studies have shown parent involvement is the strongest predictor in student success,” said Jessica Homer, truancy attendance care manager.

Homer said 32 percent of parents reported not attending parent teacher conferences, which is common with older students.

“At the high school level it is just as important, if not more important, as it is in elementary school,” Homer said.

Homer said 60 percent said they do not use PowerSchool, a Web site where parents track students' attendance, grades, disciplinary actions and more. It can be accessed from home or from Churchill County High School and Junior High School.

“Every parent has access to that from the Internet anywhere,” Homer said. “It is such a good tool. If parents can stay on top of those things, they can stay away from court.”"