Here at NVMS, we have overall excellent day-to-day attendance. Our students make a commitment to be present and in school every day. This helps our teachers as our students all receive the same level of instruction. We do, however, falter a bit in two areas. The first is in our tardies. We do experience a fair number of weekly tardies. Some or our students are chronic. This can be difficult for teachers who need to catch that student up so they are not lost. We realize challenges in life happen and sometimes it can’t be helped. We also have students who will go on trips during regular school time. This would be considered unexcused and teachers will not necessarily provide make-up work. It would be up to the student to keep up with their classwork from what is provided on Google Classroom.
The Hawaii Department of Education stresses the importance of good school attendance. Please visit their page to read more about it!
- Here is what you need to do if your child is absence: Call the Attendance Clerk at 808-307-6801. Leave a message by providing your child’s LEGAL name, grade, reason for absence, your name, and phone number.
- Here is what you need to do if you will be traveling during school instructional days: If there is a family situation that warrants taking your child out of school, please complete and submit the Student Travel Notification Form.pdf which is available in the office. Submit the completed Form to the office at least one week prior to the date of absence/trip.