text: In the beginning of the first semester student attendance is perhaps at the highest overall percent for that school year up until final exams roll around. Students come in after the nice, long summer break wishing that it could last just a little bit longer; yet they still come to school the first day back ready to jump in and learn. But as the weeks go drag on and they're back into the groove of things, they start to slip and not want to go to school. They start to wake up late, miss the bus, and their parents are unable to take them to school so they end up being absent. Students could also need a break from the crowds and loud clamor of their peers if they are easily overwhelmed or socially anxious. Having distance learning as on option would help these students out immensely. Attendance would go up and more students would be able to be in class from an environment they are comfortable in.