Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District has introduced a new initiative titled “Strive for Five, Show Up Strong Five Days Long,” aimed at enhancing student attendance through engaging activities and community outreach.
The campaign seeks to improve attendance by adopting a community-driven, student-centered approach that involves families, builds trust, and motivates students to attend school every day.
To further this goal, the district is gathering community feedback through a survey to identify attendance barriers and design solutions with students, families, staff, and community members…