Presidential Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas at William Jefferson Clinton Middle School

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jan. 30, 2016 - PRLog -- Presidential Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas joined PACE Program at William Jefferson Clinton Middle School in Los Angeles, CA on January 28, 2016 for three Perfect Attendance Assemblies.

"The Perfect Attendance Concerts at Clinton Middle School were amazing. I told the students to let their parents know how much we appreciated them for the commitment of creating a school-wide culture. The PACE Program Concerts were a perfect strategy for improving school attendance. Engaging students, parents, educators and community members in a campaign that offers positive rewards for getting to school on-time and a concert from S.O.G. Crew (Thump Records/ Universal Music Group), Laci Kay, Michael Keith and D'Ambrosio Twins was a good way to honor over 300 students near Skid Row area of Los Angeles for their perfect attendance. High-quality attendance is the relationship between student attendance and student achievement," stated Dr. Robert Ornelas

In a national initiative to address and Eliminate Chronic Absenteeism the United States is starting to take notice that improving school attendance is a critical piece of a smart, cost-effective approach to economic development, public health and public safety. The facts are clear: when students are chronically absent from school, they fall behind academically, they are less likely to graduate from high school, and they are more likely to be unemployed, on public assistance, or victims or perpetrators of crime.

Promoting Academics thru Creative Expression (P.A.C.E.) program has been successfully using live music performances in school presentations to capture the interest of students while delivering positive messages since 2006. The P.A.C.E. program has reached thousands of students with presentations and shows in the Greater Los Angeles area and San Diego County with the important message of Stay in School and Find Positive Ways To Express Yourself.

THEIR mission is to support youth and encourage education. THEY provide resources and services that will engage youth and help the transition into young adults while reinforcing the fundamentals of life. Their goal is to educate and expose outh through creative expression. "Education is the key to future success."