Factors Affecting the Absenteeism of Grade Six Pupils of San Vicente Elementary School for School Year 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is the aim of every school to lessen, if not eradicate, absenteeism among its students. One way of addressing this problem is to identify the causes of truancy. Once they are singled out, understood, and analyzed, these issues may be addressed with specific actions and measures. This will eventually result in the better performance of the students, teachers, and the school in general.

METHODS

Participants of this study were pupils and parents of Grade Six of San Vicente Elementary School with their School Form 2 or the attendance of the pupils for the school year 2017-2018. The researchers distributed survey questionnaires to the participant.

RESULTS

Among all the causes presented, health is the primary reason why students are absent from their classes. Flu/fever is the leading culprit in this category. Oral health, which according to theDepartment of Education is the main reason why pupils are absent, is just third among the reasons cited by the responding students.

DISCUSSIONS

The research focused on the attendance of Grade Six pupils and the answers of their parents.