Kalaheo High School

Grading and Credits:
A student with four (4) absences, whether excused or unexcused, per class will receive a failing grade F for the quarter unless an Attendance and Grade Appeal Form is filed and granted.

Tardies:
Two (2) unexcused tardies shall equal one absence per class. All tardies without a pass or note from the teacher/office/or parent are considered unexcused, unless the school administration determines otherwise. Students tardy to class due to Student Activities (SA:below) will not be considered tardy. Students tardy to period 1 must provide excuse notes to period one teachers.

Authorized School Activities (SA):
A student who participates in school-sponsored activities (for example, field trips, athletic events, Teen CARE, In-School-Suspension, office, etc.) will not be penalized for absences or tardies to class caused by those activities provided s/he has proper authorization. Students will be allowed to make up all missed assignments.

Leaving the classroom without permission:
Students who leave the classroom before the dismissal bell rings will be marked with either an unexcused absence or unexcused tardy, depending on when the incident occured.

Excused absences:
Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up missed assignments. Examples of excused absences are: illness, medical or dental emergencies, death in the immediate family, and serious personal or family problems. Only these reasons will qualify for excused absences.

Unexcused absences:
Students with unexcused absences will NOT be allowed to make up any missed assignments or receive credit for assignments. Examples of unexcused absences are: baby-sitting, family vacation (unless approved by the Principal of Kalàheo), lack of transportation, personal preparation for proms, absences without excused notes. Out-of-school suspension will be considered unexcused absences (students are allowed to make up the assignments.)

Excuse notes:
If a student is absent, s/he has three (3) days to bring a dated and signed written statement from a parent or guardian which specifies the reason for the absence. A phone number for verification should be included. This statement must be presented to the office from 7:30 A.M. to 7:56 A.M. or during first recess. The office will give the student a readmit slip that must be signed by the teacher in the class or classes missed. Students are required to keep these readmit slips for future reference, especially if the student has to file an Attendance and Grade Appeal Form.

Parental notification:
The attendance office will mail out one attendance notice upon the student's sixth (6th) absence from any one class. This is the only written notice that parents will receive. The automated telephone system will inform parents of absences for the previous day. A summary of the student's attendance will be attached to each notice. Parents may schedule a conference with the counselor or school's administration concerning their child's attendance.