Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Rehiyon IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF ANTIPOLO CITY

MAXIMO L. GATLABAYAN MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Paenaan, San Jose, Antipolo City

ACTION PLAN IN ABSENTEEISM

I. RATIONALE
Teachers teach the learners with the objective that 100% of the class will learn. Preparing
updated Daily Lesson Log with appropriate instruction materials are some of the things that
teachers consider to make sure that the lesson will be delivered very well. It is most satisfying
when all learners are present on that day and the days thereafter to ensure maximum learning.
But one of the most frustrating experiences for teachers like me is when learners are absent
Sadly, it is very challenging to achieve perfect attendance. No matter how interesting
and well-prepared my lessons and teaching materials are, there are always students who miss
out on the days activitieswillingly or unwillingly. Just like in the case of my class advisory,
GRADE 11 H.E. II, based on my daily attendance record, almost 35% of my learners are
habitually absent.
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary (2016), absenteeism is "chronic absence." In
the context of school, it is the habitual or intentional failure to attend school.
School absenteeism and tardiness are alarming problem for administrators, teachers,
parents, society in general, and learners in particular. According to Malcolm, Wilson, Davidson
and Kirk (2013) unaccepted absences have a negative effect on peer relationships, which can
cause further absences. Teachers identified the effects of absenteeism on children as:
academic under-achievement.
difficulty in making friends which could lead to boredom and loss of confidence.
prolonged absence can have deleterious effects for the child in later life.
students who are absent from school are at the greatest risk of dropping out of school
early.

Thus, as adviser of H.E. II, I wanted a more accurate analysis of why some of my
students are perennial absentees and tardy, I would like to minimize this problem, if not
eradicate it completely.

II. OBJECTIVE

To lessen the number of students who are perennial absentees and tardy

III.CLIENTELE
Learners of Grade 11- H.E. II
III. ACTIVITIES
STRATEGIES SCHEDULE/TI TIME EXPECTED
ME/VENUE FRAME OUTPUT
1.Arranging special interest Every November 2016- Camaraderi among
lunchtime activities each day to Lunchtime March 2017 the students to
target students with high encourage them to
absence rates.
go to school
everyday
2.Introducing attendance prizes Every Friday November 2016- Decrease the
each week. (Free Meal c/o class March 2017 percentage of
funds or class adviser absenteeism
3.Issuing raffle tickets to students Every Friday November 2016- Decrease the
with good attendance. At the March 2017 percentage of
end of each week, the raffle for absenteeism
a FREE NOTEEBOOK is
drawn.

4.Organising a friendly Every Last November 2016- Decrease the

competition between groups of Friday of the March 2017 percentage of
the advisory class based on Month absenteeism
attendance for the week (e.g.
free 1 menu c/o class
fund/adviser)
8.Giving of certificates for Every Last November 2016- Decrease the
learners who got the perfect Day of the March 2017 percentage of
attendance per month Month absenteeism
5.Give extra attention to those Every end of November 2016- Increase academic
who are left behind in the the topic March 2017 performance
lessons.
6. Ensure that classroom Everyday November 2016- Increase academic
atmosphere is conducive to March 2017 performance
learning.
7. Educate the parents & students PTC November 2016- Decrease the
how important the attendance to Conference March 2017 percentage of
students performance absenteeism
8.Sending letter to parent After November 2016- 0% of student under
regarding habitual absences of consecutive March 2017 SARDO
the learners for conference absences of
the students
9. Conducting Home Visitation During after November 2016- 0% of student under
class March 2017 SARDO

Prepared by:

GILBERT G. JOYOSA
Adviser-H.E. II

Approved by:

MICHAEL T. TAYONA
Principal II
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Rehiyon IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF ANTIPOLO CITY

MAXIMO L. GATLABAYAN MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Paenaan, San Jose, Antipolo City

ACTION PLAN IN ABSENTEESM

IV. RATIONALE
Teachers teach the learners with the objective that 100% of the class will learn. Preparing
updated Daily Lesson Log with appropriate instruction materials are some of the things that
teachers consider to make sure that the lesson will be delivered very well. It is most satisfying
when all learners are present on that day and the days thereafter to ensure maximum learning. But
one of the most frustrating experiences for teachers like me is when learners are absent
Sadly, it is very challenging to achieve perfect attendance. No matter how interesting and
well-prepared my lessons and teaching materials are, there are always students who miss out on
the days activitieswillingly or unwillingly. Just like in the case of my class advisory, GRADE 10-
MAKAKALIKASAN, based on my daily attendance record, almost 35% of my learners are
habitually absent.
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary (2016), absenteeism is "chronic absence." In the
context of school, it is the habitual or intentional failure to attend school.
School absenteeism and tardiness are alarming problem for administrators, teachers,
parents, society in general, and learners in particular. According to Malcolm, Wilson, Davidson and
Kirk (2013) unaccepted absences have a negative effect on peer relationships, which can cause
further absences. Teachers identified the effects of absenteeism on children as:
academic under-achievement.
difficulty in making friends which could lead to boredom and loss of confidence.
prolonged absence can have deleterious effects for the child in later life.
students who are absent from school are at the greatest risk of dropping out of school
early.

Thus, as adviser of H.E. II, I wanted a more accurate analysis of why some of my students
are perennial absentees and tardy, I would like to minimize this problem, if not eradicate it
completely.

V. OBJECTIVE

To lessen the number of students who are perennial absentees and tardy

III.CLIENTELE
Learners of H.E. II
VI. ACTIVITIES
 STRATEGIES SCHEDULE/TI TIME FRAME EXPECTED
ME/VENUE OUTPUT
10. Arranging special interest
lunchtime activities each day to
target students with high absence
rates.
11. Introducing attendance
prizes each week. (Free Meal c/o
class funds or class adviser
12. Issuing raffle tickets to
students with good attendance.
At the end of each week, the raffle
for a FREE NOTEEBOOK is drawn.

13. Organising a friendly

competition between groups of
the advisory class based on
attendance for the week (e.g. free
1 menu c/o class fund/adviser)
8.Giving of certificates for learners
who got the perfect attendance per
month
14. Give extra attention to
those who are left behind in the
lessons.
15. Ensure that classroom
atmosphere is conducive to
learning.
16. Educate the parents &
students how important the
attendance to students
performance
17. Sending letter to parent
regarding habitual absences of
the learners for conference
18. Conducting Home Visitation

Prepared by:

ALTHEA GWYN C. JOYOSA

Adviser-G-10-MAKAKALIKASAN

Approved by:

MICHAEL T. TAYONA
Principal II