This initiative represents the combined efforts of the County, local schools, community members and parents to invest in the success of our children. School attendance is a key factor in both the academic and life success of individuals.
Attendance also plays a key role in the incidence of juvenile crime.
The education and life success of our children is a key concern to County. That is why our Board has established high school completion as one of three key long-term benchmarks. All children should attend school and have the opportunity to succeed regardless of their family situation, income level, or ethnic background. Oregon's education reform efforts have set high standards for our students, and we must ensure that every one of them is equipped to meet these standards. But this won't happen if children are not in school.