This action research was undertaken, that is, primarily, to identify the factors that cause pupils’ absenteeism from their classes, to provide information on the incidence of learner absenteeism in the school, to provide an analysis of the systems that exist in reducing learner absenteeism and monitoring school record-keeping, and to examine the implications of student absenteeism and how does it affects with their academic performances. This action research examined the factors that cause absenteeism of the Grade VIII students of Dr. Juan A. Pastor Memorial National High School for the school year 2013-2014. During first and second grading periods, most number of absentees were recorded. The data gathered was based from the school register (Form 1) that was recorded, kept and filled up by the class adviser every day. At the beginning of the third grading period, some of the pupils were still frequent absentees. Because of this scenario, this research was undertaken. It has been responsibility of the teacher to correct such undesirable pupil behavior. Based on the findings, methods/strategies were recommended to minimize, if not eradicate absenteeism or truancy.
The most common causes of absenteeism can be used as basis of the teachers, parents and administrator in determining the kind of assistance to be given as well as in assessing the impact of frequent absences to academic performance of the pupils