Level of Absenteeism of Grade Iv Pupils of Josol Elementary School and its Effect to their Academic Performance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The success of the school in carrying out its primary charge of educating and socializing students is contingent on students attending school regularly. In recognition of the importance of regular school attendance to quality education, attendance becomes a priority goal (At-Risk Youth in Crisis Handbook, 1993). Educators have long emphasized the importance of class attendance. Only in the classroom may the student hear the teacher's presentation, participate in class discussions, and enjoy the benefits of spontaneous interactions. It comes as no surprise that students with high absence rates earn lower grades than students with better attendance (Redick & Nicoll 2010). Absenteeism is the practice or habit of being absent from work or school or conceptually defined as "Chronic Absence". In the context of school, it is habitual or intentional failure to attend school. While every pupil may miss some school activities now and then, absence becomes a problem when the pupil is away from school for many days (Murcia, 2011).

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive-correlational method of research. A method designed to determine if two or more variables are associated with each other, descriptive-correlational method is used to describe the present behavior or characteristics of a particular population. A design which uses some form of correlation to describe data.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study the respondents stated that the reasons of their absenteeism were socioeconomic status, physical factor, health factor, distance of the school from home and the respondents say that having many household chores resulted in their absences in school. According to Sentamu (2013), the educational attainment of parents determines the kind of schools to which their children go to. Such schools are near in kind to the ones their parents attended. This tends to lay a foundation for better performance of their children. Considine and Zappala (2012) in their study in Australia on the influence of education disadvantages in the academic performance of school found that families where parents are educated foster a higher level of achievement in their children because of providing psychological support for their children.

DISCUSSIONS

The results need to give much attention most especially to the school administrator, teachers, and the researcher. Furthermore, teachers and school administrator must join hands in creating lifelong learners and be based in 21st-century learning.