What Do Great Teachers Say When a Student Seems Apathetic, Passively Disengaged, or Disconnected from School?

What do you say when you notice a middle school or a high school student who seems apathetic, passively disengaged, or disconnected from school (e.g., chronically absent, skipping school, sleeping, daydreaming, putting their head on their desk, or looking frustrated). This chapter provides teacher-friendly charts with Great Teacher Language Reminders to Self, Great Teacher Language to Share with Students, Great Teacher Language to Use When Talking and Communicating with Parents, and Great Teacher Language Classroom Activities.