Requests for Extended Absences

REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE ABSENCE

By submitting an Extended Absence Request, students and families agree that:

• Only the first 10 days of an absence may be excused.
• Extended absences are not approved during finals week or seniors’ final week of classes.
• Students remain responsible for all assigned work, including previously scheduled projects, assessments, History Day, and Science Fair requirements.
• Work must be submitted upon return or by a deadline arranged with the teacher before the absence.
• Students and families must communicate with teachers about missed instruction, assignments, and deadlines.
• Teachers are not required to recreate missed instruction and may assign alternate work.
• Students may be required to attend Action Period or another scheduled time to complete missed work, assessments, labs, or receive support.

Extended Absence Approval Process

1. A parent/guardian must complete the Extended Absence Request Form LINK

2. The Vice Principal will meet with the student and provide a form for the student.

3. The student must take the form to each teacher to review required work and obtain teacher signatures.

4. The completed form must be returned to the Vice Principal by the due date listed on the form, at least 2 days before the absence.

5. The Vice Principal will review the request and notify teachers if the absence is approved.

Note: The form must be completed using a parent/guardian email account. Submissions from a student KahukuHS account cannot be processed.