School Guidelines on Absences and Off-Campus Release

• School should be contacted before 8:30 a.m.
• The school will excuse an absence when written documentation is submitted informing the school that the absence is for one of the following:

Excused Absences

1. Illness, injury, quarantine (chicken pox, measles, etc.), verifiable by a doctor’s note (required for 5 or more days)
2. Doctor/Dental appointment verifiable by a doctor’s note
3. Death in the family
4. Court attendance/approval
5. Other activities approved by the principal or designee prior to absence

Unexcused Absences may include the following activities:

1. Caring for siblings/other children or other family members
2. Entertaining visitors/guests
3. No ride available
4. Family vacations (on/off island), trips*
5. Personal business/parent request without explanation*
6. Sports competition events/ youth camps*

*NOTE: Parents must notify the school using the Expected Absence Form as soon as plans for any extended absences have been made. Extended absences are highly discouraged. The parent should meet with the school administration to discuss the educational arrangements.

• The student’s absence note should include the following information:

1. Date note was written
2. Child’ first and last legal name
3. Grade level
4. Date(s) of absences
5. Reason for absences
6. Phone number(s) where parents/guardians can be contacted
7. Parent/Legal guardian’s signature.

• Homework/Make-up work may be requested by the parent/guardian through the school office. All requests made by 8:30 a.m. will be available at the front office after 2:00 p.m. You may call the front office to confirm that there are assignments for your child before coming to the school.