An absence or tardy is excused if:

• Absence/tardy is an approved school-related activity: Field trips, student government, athletic events or work study programs.
• Student presents a signed, written explantation for absence/tardy provided by parent, doctor or dentist within 2 days upon student's return to school and approved  by an administrator. Absence note may be emailed to the following address: attendance@konawaenahigh.k12.hi.us, please attach doctors note to email.
• Absences regarding vacations/travel require a written explanation by parent/guardian that is approved by an administrator prior to leaving. 

Written Notification of absence or tardy should include the following:
​The note can be hand delivered or emailed to the following address:
attendance@konawaenahigh.k12.hi.us, doctors note should be posted as an attachment to email. 

• Date note was written
• Child's legal first and last name as listed on school records
• Date of tardy or absence
• Reason for tardy or absence
• Parent or guardian signature and phone number
• If applicable, doctors or dentist note.