Perfect attendance will equal a brand new 2007 Pontiac G5 for one lucky Agua Fria High School District senior graduating in May 2007. The vehicle will be awarded through a drawing to be hosted by Yates Buick Pontiac GMC the Saturday following the 2007 high school graduation ceremony. Any senior in the Agua Fria High School District graduating in May of 2007 will be eligible for the Yates Buick Pontiac GMC “It’s Cool to Be in School” drawing as long as they have perfect attendance for the entire 2006-2007 school year, and a valid driver’s license. The winner must also be present at the drawing in order to receive the car; but once they’ve achieved a year of perfect attendance one last required appearance won’t be any difficulty!

Yates Buick Pontiac GMC hopes the year leading up to the drawing will encourage students to attend classes. Regular attendance is accepted as an important factor contributing to student success in any curriculum. The event is being promoted as the “It’s Cool to Be in School” Giveaway and, let’s face it, nothing can be cooler to a teenager than a brand new car. The event will be promoted to the students as well as parents of students attending schools within the Agua Fria High School District.

Through the event, Yates is attempting to support local efforts to improve student success through improved attendance. History portrays significant associations between truancy and/or non-attendance, low student achievement, low self-esteem, reduced employment potential and reduced earning potential. In addition to the academic and career oriented success levels that can be damaged through non-attendance, the school experience is one that is accepted as vital to the holistic development of any young person. Maximizing attendance rates will maximize the experience of each and every student and therefore, each student’s success at school.

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