Alfred Fairfax Academy Students Complete Project Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

David Azanza Reyes, Emma Cacique, Rubi Cereceres, Milena Newton, Dalton Orr, M’Nijah Roark, Destiny Robinson, and Luis Romano DeLa Fuente — students at Alfred Fairfax Academy — recently completed a Client-Connected Project focused on addressing chronic absenteeism, in collaboration with Naomi Tolentino, Coordinator for Attend to Achieve.

The students’ goal was to identify barriers that impact school attendance and propose actionable solutions. Through surveys and data collection, they analyzed key factors contributing to absenteeism and presented their findings in a comprehensive slide deck. As part of their project, students also developed printable materials offering practical tips and strategies to help improve attendance across schools. Awesome work supported by their principal, Mr. Cody McCoy!