When HP Hyder III became principal of Northbrook High School three years ago, he encountered a troubling trend: student attendance had significantly declined, a lingering effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This drop in attendance not only affected students' academic performance but also had financial implications for the school.“Attendance issues have a ripple effect on students' ability to earn course credits, impacting their overall grades and mastery of essential skills,” said Principal Hyder. “And when students aren't present, it disrupts everyone's learning experience.
The school established an Intervention Center, staffed with professionals dedicated to filing truancy cases and working closely with students and their families to address absenteeism's root causes.
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