ATTENDANCE FAQ
ABSENCES
Students are considered chronically absent when they accumulate 15 absences throughout the year (equivalent to 3.75 days per quarter).
RETURNING FROM AN ABSENCE:
Upon returning to campus, student should report directly to the Front Office or the Health Room (for illness-related absences) for a readmit/clearance slip. Due to COVID-19, additional documentation is required for students returning to school after experiencing any COVID-like symptoms. Please click here to see a list of symptoms that are considered COVID-19-like and the protocol for return to school.
HOW TO HAVE ABSENCES EXCUSED School will excuse absences when a note is submitted within 3 days upon student’s return to school. It can be brought to the Front Office or emailed to
216attendance@k12.hi.us. To ensure a smooth readmit to class, it is best to send your student with the proper documentation upon their return.
EXAMPLES OF EXCUSED ABSENCES
- Transportation issues
- Babysitting
- Entertaining visitors/guests Family vacation/trips (Please consider touring a college while on trip. Refer to College Visits above. Also, see section on STUDENT TRAVEL for information on readmit/clearance requirements if traveling out-of-state.)
- Personal
- If your child was absent for any of the listed illnesses, please follow the guidelines below for return to school.
- Fever (100F or higher)
- Chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue (tiredness, weakness)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Muscle or body aches
If you have any questions, you may reach the Health Assistant at kauilani.doroha@k12.hi.us or call her at 307-4249.
Out-of-State Travel:
For clearance to return to school after out-of-state travel, students must provide proof of one of the following options:
- Be fully vaccinated prior to the start of out-of-state travel and provide proof of vaccination to the school;
- Obtain a COVID-19 test after return and submit a negative test result to the school or
- Quarantine for 10 days after return. (Travel documentation showing date of arrival on Oahu is required only if student is opting to do the 10-day quarantine.)
Interisland-Travel:
Students are no longer required to provide proof of a negative test result for inter-island travel.
EXCUSED travel-related absences (note or documentation is REQUIRED for excuse)
School will excuse absences when a note is submitted within 3 days upon student’s return to school. Notes must include the following: student’s full name, date of absence(s), reason for absence, and Parent/Guardian signature.
- Funerals excused up to 5 days in State of Hawaii, 10 days on the mainland or out of country
- College Visits excused up to 5 days per year with proper documentation from college (Pre-approved by principal prior to trip; signed note from Parent/Guardian and proper documentation on college letterhead with date and student’s name upon return is required)
- Field Trips, student council related activities, school athletic team events
- Academic/Cultural/Artistic/Athletic Events whose dates are dictated by a state or national organization (Pre-approved by principal prior to event; signed note from Parent/Guardian and itinerary/schedule with date and student’s name are required)