Black Diamond Middle School

The toll of chronic absenteeism in the academic experience

The toll of chronic absenteeism in the academic experience Chronic absenteeism impacts reading proficiency, social and emotional development, academic confiden...

Misconceptions about Absences

Misconceptions about Absences Know the facts! There are misconceptions about absences! Parents and students might think that absen...

Know the Facts! Misconceptions About Absences

Know the Facts! Misconceptions About Absences Parents and students might think that absences are only a problem if they are unexcused, or that a...

Good morning AUSD families!/ ¡Buenos días, familias de AUSD!

Good morning AUSD families!/ ¡Buenos días, familias de AUSD! School is back tomorrow, Monday, December 1st! Attendance matters! Every day counts—make sure you...

When is “too sick” for school?/ ¿Cuándo está un estudiante “demasiado enfermo” para venir a la escuela?

When is “too sick” for school?/ ¿Cuándo está un estudiante “demasiado enfermo” para venir a la escuela? Please take a moment to look at the attached guide. It can help you know when your child is well eno...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our AUSD families! / ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias para todas nuestras familias de AUSD!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our AUSD families! / ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias para todas nuestras familias de AUSD! We are grateful for each and every one of you. Please see the attached flyer for an important remind...