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Gadsden ISD

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Attendance for Success

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Attendance for Success 

Every Day, Every Student Counts.

#BeHereGISD

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This week’s Attendance All-Stars are from Santa Teresa High School and Chaparral Elementary.

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Las Estrellas de Asistencia de esta semana son de Santa Teresa High School y Chaparral Elementary.

Truancy vs. Chronic Absence: Know the Difference

Truancy vs. Chronic Absence: Know the Difference

At a Glance

Be here. Be ready. Be successful.
 

91.80%

Attendance Rate

93.1%

Graduation Rate

32.35%

Chronic Rate

11,283

Enrolled students

1:1

Chromebook to student ratio

26

Schools

Why Attendance Matters

Academic Achievement


 

Students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve academic success, graduate on time, and pursue higher education opportunities.

Social and Emotional Development


 

School provides a supportive environment where students can develop social skills, build friendships, and enhance their emotional well-being.

Future Success


 

Regular attendance instills valuable habits such as punctuality, responsibility, and commitment, which are essential for success in life.

Meet the Attendance for Success Team

 

 

Schools

Santa Teresa Elementary

Santa Teresa High School 

Contact number: (575) 618-7917

Email: cyarellano@gisd.k12.nm.us

Title 1 Coordinator 

Schools
GAC On Track Pre-K
Chaparral High School

Contact number: (575) 618-9297

Email: cmaldonado@gisd.k12.nm.us

Silvia Medellin

Schools
Chaparral On Track Pre-K
Desert View Elementary
Riverside Elementary 
Desert Pride Academy

Alta Vista Early College High School

Contact number: (575) 618-7471

Email: jimacosta@gisd.k12.nm.us

Schools

La Mesa On Track Pre-K

Chaparral Elementary 

Gadsden Elementary

Vado Elementary 

Chaparral Middle School 

Contact number: (575) 649-4800

Email: aiortegon@gisd.k12.nm.us

 

 

Schools

Desert Trail Elementary

La Union Elementary

Sunrise Elementary

Yucca Heights Elementary

Santa Teresa Middle School

Contact number: (575) 262-1534

Email: jgquezada@gisd.k12.nm.us

Schools

Anthony/Loma Linda Elementary

Berino Elementary

North Valley Elementary

Gadsden Middle School

Contact number: (575) 262-1519

Email: eosoto@gisd.k12.nm.us

Schools

Anthony On Track Pre-K

Gadsden High School

Contact number: (515) 882-6231

Email: jyanez@gisd.k12.nm.us

Lily Lopez