Who is this Campaign for?
For students: “I AM Here” means that they are present, on time and ready to learn each day.
For teachers: “I AM Here” means that they stand with their students. They are reliable, dependable, caring adults who facilitate a safe, welcoming classroom environment and are invested in each student’s success.
For parents: “I AM Here” means that they are engaged in encouraging their child’s education and are ready to connect with school staff when necessary.
For the community: “I AM Here” means that we support and encourage our children and youth by offering support – financial, physical, emotional, social – to ensure that they can attend school regularly.
Struggling to get to School?
We are here to help. Our team of Attendance Counsellors are registered social workers with extensive clinical training and experience working with children and youth who struggle with complex mental, emotional, social, and behavioural challenges.
Referrals to the Attendance Counsellor may be made by school administrators or our Student Services team. If you are a student who is struggling to get to school or you are a parent who is concerned about your child’s attendance, please reach out to your school’s administration or guidance counsellor to request a referral to your school’s Attendance Counsellor. Or check out the resources on the pages in this section!
iAM Here Attendance Campaign website: www.amdsb.ca/iamhere
A Natural Outcome of Struggling to get to School….
Often when students struggle to attend school they also struggle to successfully complete their courses. There are many reasons why a student may struggle, attendance being only one of many reasons. On Monday October 16th 2023, interim reports will be electronically mailed out to parents of students who are struggling in their courses only. If you do not receive an email/report your child has no concerns at this time. We encourage any parent who does get an interim report to attend our upcoming parent teacher interviews :)
Parent Teacher Interviews - Thursday Oct 19th from 6 to 8 pm
Students are to see their teachers to sign up for an interview time.
What happens if my child neglects to sign up and I want to see a teacher?
Come anyway - if we can fit you in, we will :)