Attendance

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Regular school attendance is key to your child’s success and helps them feel like they belong. Your support at home is essential in building strong attendance habits.

Hawaii State Law (Section 302A-1132) makes regular school attendance compulsory

Unless excluded from school or excepted from attendance, all children who will have arrived at the age of at least five years on July 31 of the school year, and who will not have arrived at the age of eighteen years, by January 1 of any school year, shall attend either a public or private school for, and during, the school year, and any parent, guardian, or other person having the responsibility for, or care of, a child whose attendance at school is obligatory shall send the child to either a public or private school.

Start of School

The school day begins with the first bell at 7:50 a.m. The official start time is 7:55 a.m. Students are considered tardy upon reaching their classroom after the second bell at 7:55 a.m. Please ensure that your child gets enough rest and is not rushing to arrive before the second bell. Tardy students miss morning routines and often feel less prepared for the day.

Reporting Absences

If your child is absent, the parent or legal guardian (not relative) must contact the school at (808) 622-6411 or email the school at iliahiel@k12.hi.us for each day of the absence. Please contact the school between 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. because the school needs to account for every student each school day. When you contact us, homework may be requested and picked up in the office between 2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for students who are absent for two or more consecutive days. An automated phone message will still be used to contact parents every day that your child is absent to remind you that a written note is needed upon your child’s return to school.

Why Attendance Matters

Better Learning: Regular attendance helps your child keep up with their studies and avoid falling behind.
Skill Building: School teaches important life skills like teamwork and problem-solving, which are best learned through regular participation.
Social Connections: Coming to school every day helps your child build friendships and feel connected to others.
Sense of Belonging: When your child attends school regularly, they feel more a part of the school community, which boosts their confidence and well-being.
Future Success: Good attendance now sets the stage for being reliable and punctual in the future.

How You Can Help at Home

Create a Routine: Set a regular bedtime and morning routine to make sure your child is ready for school each day.
Talk About School: Ask your child about their day to help them feel positive about school.
Encourage Friendships: Help your child stay connected with friends and participate in school activities, so they look forward to coming to school.
Plan Ahead: Get everything ready the night before to make mornings smoother.
Schedule Appointments Carefully: Try to arrange appointments outside of school hours to avoid missed classes.
Plan Trips During Breaks: Whenever possible, schedule family trips and vacations during school breaks or non-school days to minimize missed school time.
Address Concerns: If your child has any worries about school, let us know. We’re here to help.