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Free Press Online
The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online
The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online
Shelby Miller's graphic design 1 class works on their design principles. Senior Sarah Masterson has been in the graphic design program for two years and said that being absent for instruction affects her ability to complete assignments. "It is hard for me to make the work when I am not there, so I end up putting it off," Masterson said.

EDITORIAL: Absenteeism Attack

Allison Mayhew and Lilly Wall • October 30, 2023

Statistically, 39% of all high schoolers are chronically absent, and 49% of seniors face chronic absenteeism every year. According to Unified Insights, any student with less than 90% attendance is defined...

One approach that Free State’s administration has taken to encourage better attendance among students is to turn it into a competition between the grade levels.

NEWS: School District Addresses Chronic Absenteeism

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief • August 28, 2023

Tonight, the Lawrence school board will hear a report created to inform members on truancy and chronic absenteeism, along with potential solutions to these issues. According to the Unified Insights,...

Oh No, Late Again

ryan loecker • November 12, 2010

Although it takes six tardies before a student can get suspended, and it’s acceptable to be late or absent a couple times a semester, the only person hurt is the student missing class. Chances are,...

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