Attendance Policy
(revised 09/2018)
At Kauluwela Elementary School, our mission is to nurture all students by addressing their individual needs to prepare them for the ever-changing world. Research shows that school attendance is a primary indicator of academic success, and optimum benefits of education can only be achieved when students attend school daily and are in class on time.
To ensure the success of all our students, Kauluwela Elementary School has revised its attendance policy and procedures to align with the Hawaii Department of Education Attendance Policy and the Hawaii Administrative Rules. The Hawaii Revised Statutes, §302A-1132, states that “all school age children must attend either a public or private school unless exempted.” This law also states that it is the parent or guardian’s legal responsibility to send the child to school. Likewise, the school is responsible to work with our families to improve student attendance.
Please review the following school absence/tardy procedures.
Attendance Policy during Distance Learning
Absent is defined as when a student is not physically present in school for more than half of the school day.
If your child is absent, notify the school by calling 587-4447, before 8:30 a.m. Provide the reason for absence, student’s full name, teacher’s name, and a phone number where you can be reached.
School begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. A tardy is when a student arrives at school after 8:15 a.m.
All students should log into their google classroom by 8:15 a.m. (Acellus students only: should log into the Acellus ELA course by 8:15 a.m.)
Grab & Go Breakfast is provided to all students free of charge from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m. We encourage all students to start the day right with a good breakfas.
We want to ensure that our children maximize the opportunity for learning! Thank you for your support.
Attendance Policy for when students physically return to school
Absent is defined as when a student is not physically present in school for more than half of the school day.
If your child is absent, notify the school by calling 587-4447, before 8:30 a.m. Provide the reason for absence, student’s full name, teacher’s name, and a phone number where you can be reached.
School begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. A tardy is when a student arrives at school after 8:00 a.m.
All students should report straight to their classrooms in the morning until the gates are locked at 8:10 a.m. daily.
Breakfast is provided to all students free of charge from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m. We encourage all students to start the day right with a good breakfast in the cafeteria.
We want to ensure that our children maximize the opportunity for learning! Thank you for your support.