What is the Truancy Intervention Program?


Why is Truancy a community problem?

What services are offered by the Truancy Center?

What is the Truancy Intervention Process?

Who are our community partners?

Causes and Effects of truancy to the students and others

Other Information regarding truancy


Michigan Law

School Attendance is a parent's responsibility

Under Michigan Law it is the responsibility of a parent to make sure their child attends school on a daily basis. by living up to that duty, parents teach their children important lessons about responsibility and accountability that last a lifetime.

~Suggested ways to support your child:

  • Build a relationship with your child's teacher and school staff
  • Volunteer at your child's school
  • Help your child with homework
  • Reinforce the importance of education
  • Encourage participation with after school activities
  • Establish good study habits
  • Set a regular bedtime schedule
  • Establish rules and consequences for breaking rules, then follow through
  • Praise your child for good behavior and accomplishments
  • Pick up homework, if your child can not attend class