How Online Students Can Overcome Truancy and Improve Their Attendance by Learning From Home
May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026

When your student attends a brick-and-mortar school, low attendance can be an issue. Perhaps your student has low attendance due to illness, travel, or skipping school, and now truancy is a potential issue. That's where Enlightium Academy comes in! As an online school, Enlightium can set a schedule with your students that gives them flexibility for extracurriculars while meeting your state's school calendar regulations and staying within Enlightium’s requirements for student attendance.
Online learning has many advantages for students that are not found in traditional schooling. Students can work at their own pace, which allows them to focus on areas in which they need additional help. They also have the flexibility to learn from anywhere, whether it's at home or on the road. With fewer distractions than a classroom setting and no commute, online learning allows for better attendance and higher engagement levels.
There are a few things to keep in mind when learning online, especially if previous poor attendance is an issue. Poor internet connection can be an issue in remote locations, as can a lack of motivation due to fewer social connections compared to traditional school settings. Fortunately, some best practices can help your student overcome these obstacles and get the most out of their online learning experience. Creating a productive home study environment is key - this means having adequate lighting, comfortable furniture, and other student-oriented supplies on hand. It's also important to set up a consistent routine with specific goals each day so that your student stays motivated and focused.
The benefits of online education go beyond just improved attendance for students - parents and students will both see positive results from investing in virtual education. Parents are better able to track their student’s attendance when their child is learning from home, and research has shown that when given access to digital tools, at-risk students may perform better than their peers in traditional classroom settings!
As more parents, schools, and universities start recognizing the value of virtual education as a viable alternative to traditional models of instruction, we may begin to see long-term improvements in student performance nationwide! By investing in quality online courses and programs for our kids, we're laying the groundwork for their future success - both inside and outside the classroom!
Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, online, and homeschool K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (509) 319-2288 or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com.
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Mrs. Hinton is currently serving as the Elementary and Middle School Principal at Enlightium Academy, where she has dedicated four years to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth of the students. Mrs. Hinton holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Delta State University, complemented by an M.Ed. in Virtual Instruction and Distance Learning from Lesley University. Mrs. Hinton is ACSI certified.
Prior to her role as Elementary and Middle School Principal, Mrs. Hinton held positions as K-8 Vice Principal, elementary and middle school teacher, as well as a high school art appreciation teacher, gaining a deep understanding of educational dynamics and student needs.
Mrs. Hinton is passionate about building strong relationships with families, believing in their crucial role in a student's educational journey. At Enlightium Academy, Mrs. Hinton strives to create an environment where every student feels supported and inspired to achieve their fullest potential, guided by a Christian worldview.
Don’t just take our word for it—listen to the stories of families who’ve chosen Enlightium and found success. Our community of over 5,000 online students speaks to the strength of our program and the profound impact it has on our students’ lives.
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.