Registration and Policies

List of 12 items.

• Absences/Attendance

  As members of a dynamic community, students are expected to arrive on time and remain at school for the full duration of their classes when the summer programs are in session. It is highly recommended that students should not miss more than one week of the summer session regardless of when the absence may occur.

  
  

  Consistent with current absence reporting practices, parents/guardians are expected to use the online Absence Reporting App to notify the School of ANY full-day absence – health-related or not – before 8 a.m. for each day your child is absent. By reporting an absence through the app, you will NOT need to email your child’s teacher or the summer attendance office. More information regarding the Absence Reporting App will be shared at a later date.

  
  

  Students with any symptoms or who do not feel well enough to be in school by 8 a.m. should not be sent to school later that day. 

  
  

  If any of the following applies to your child, please email the summer attendance office at summerattendance@punahou.edu AND the applicable program office below if your child will be missing any scheduled class or private lesson that day.

  • Arriving late to school
  • Leaving school early
  • Away from school for an extended period of time

  Summer Attendance Office

  Summer Programs (K - 8 and non-credit Academy courses): summerattendance@punahou.edu or 808.943.3200

  
  

  Other Programs

  Academy Summer School (Gr. 9 – 12 credit-bearing courses): acadss@punahou.edu or 808.944.5814

  Aquatics, Swim School, Swim Team, Water Polo: paq@punahou.edu or 808.944.5835

  Dance School: danceschool@punahou.edu or 808.943.3611

  Music School: musicschool@punahou.edu or 808.944.5829

  Tennis School: tennisschool@punahou.edu or 808.944.5835

  
  

  Extended Absences

  Due to the unique design of Summer School, distance learning options will not be provided to students needing an extended absence. Depending on the student’s age, summer school course teachers may be able to provide work for students.  Refunds for missed Summer Programs classes due to extended absences will not be provided.

  
  

  Summer Private and Partner Lesson Attendance Policy

  Music and Tennis

  With the exception of lesson cancellations initiated by the school or instructor, make-up lessons or refunds are not provided for summer private or partner lesson absences. 

  
  

  Returning From Absence Due to Illness

  Punahou School’s Health Policy and Readmission Policy may change as conditions change.  Please refer to the most recent Health Policy and Readmission Procedures at: https://www.punahou.edu/health-and-wellness

• Age Requirements

  Students registering for Kindergarten classes must be born between June 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021.

• Cancellations and Withdrawals

  Once the registration has been submitted, courses are confirmed, and non-refundable cancellation fees will apply.  

  
  

  Requests for cancellations or course changes should be emailed to the Summer Programs Office at summerprograms@punahou.edu.  Requests will be processed in the order received and enrollment will be subject to availability.

  
  

  For course cancellations:

  • On or Before April 17 – $50 cancellation fee per course
  • After April 17 – Prior to Start Date – 50% of tuition
  • No refund after Course Start Date  

  For complete withdrawals:

  • On or Before April 17 – flat $100
  • After April 17 – Prior to Start Date – 50% of total tuition
  • No refund after Course Start Date

  Summer Private and Partner Lessons Policy: Music and Tennis

  • With the exception of lesson cancellations initiated by the school or instructor, make-up lessons or refunds are not provided for summer private or partner lesson absences.

• Dropoff

  For classes with an  8 a.m. start time, supervision of grades K – 8 students begins at 7 a.m. at each designated dropoff location.  Students must remain in their vehicles until supervision begins. 

  
  

  Students in grades 4 – 8 arriving on campus for a 10:10 a.m. class may be dropped off between 9:50 – 10:05 a.m. at their designated drop-off locations.

  
  

  Students in grades 2 – 8 arriving on campus for a 1 p.m. class may be dropped off between 12:45 – 1 p.m. at their designated drop-off location. 

  
  

  A campus map indicating dropoff/pickup locations will be shared at a later date.
  
  * Early & Extended Session Programs dropoff windows may vary from those listed above. Contact the Summer Programs Office for any questions.

• International Student Requirements

  Please refer to the International Student Requirements page for more details.

• Escorting and Supervision Kindergarten – Grade 8

  Aligning with the school’s supervision policies, Kindergarten – grade 6 students are not allowed to remain on campus unsupervised at any time, and must either be picked up by a parent/guardian, authorized pickup person or be enrolled in Afternoon Enrichment (K – 5) or Middle School Supervision (6) if they are not able to pick up students by 12:30 p.m. OR if there is an unsupervised break longer than 15 minutes before or after their classes.

  
  

  Kindergarten – Grade 5

  AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT

  Students enrolled in Afternoon Enrichment will be escorted to and from their afternoon classes/lessons starting at 12:45  p.m. The last escort will be for classes or lessons beginning at 5:30 p.m. The last return to Afternoon Enrichment would be for classes or lessons ending at 5:15 p.m.
  
  

  Afternoon Enrichment Extended Care (2:30 – 5:30 p.m.) is also available for grades 2 – 5 students who have a class or activity that ends at 2:15 p.m. or later and need supervision until 5:30 p.m.

  
  Kindergarten – grade 5 students are not allowed to walk themselves to and from their afternoon classes and lessons. Only students enrolled in Afternoon Enrichment will be escorted to their afternoon classes. A minimum of 30 minutes transition time is required between activities.  

   

  SUPERVISED PERIOD

  Students in Kindergarten – grade 5 who are not registered in Afternoon Enrichment and have a 12:45 p.m. class or activity will be automatically be enrolled in “Supervised Period” from noon – 12:30 p.m. to ensure they are accounted for and have a safe place to eat their lunch. At 12:30 p.m. students will be escorted by their teacher or teaching aide to class. Students must be enrolled in a course immediately prior to the start of the Supervised Period to qualify. This program is offered at no cost to families. Lunch is not included.

   

  Grades 6 – 8

  Supervision is also offered during the summer session for students in grades 6 – 8 if they must remain on campus for an afternoon class, lesson, or practice. Students enrolled in a 12:45 p.m. class may bring home lunch or purchase lunch from Bishop Hall snack bar and eat in designated supervised areas from noon – 12:30 p.m.

   

  MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERVISION

  Middle School Supervision is offered at 12:45 – 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. where students will be provided with the opportunity to engage in age appropriate games and activities. In order to account for the whereabouts of each student and support the health and safety of our community, registration is required, and attendance will be taken at the start of each class.

   

  Students are allowed to independently walk themselves to and from their afternoon activities/lessons from Middle School Supervision. Students are expected to remain in supervision until their designated pickup person arrives at the pickup area. Parents may authorize their child to sign themselves out of supervision and walk off campus by emailing the Afternoon School Care office at afterschoolcare@punahou.edu.

• Late Registration

  Once the registration deadline has passed, requests for late registrations should be emailed to the Summer Programs Office at summerprograms@punahou.edu. Requests will be processed in the order received, and students will be registered on a space-available basis. A non-refundable $50 per student late fee will be charged at the time of enrollment.

  
  

  Late registration will close on Friday, May 15, 2026.

• Lunch Option (K – 5) and Snack Bar (Grades 6 – 8)

  Kindergarten – grade 5 students who are enrolled in Afternoon Enrichment from noon – 5:30 p.m. or in the same 12:45 p.m. class that meets everyday are eligible to register for the Afternoon Lunch Option. Students must also be enrolled in a morning class prior to noon to qualify. Regular or vegetarian options are available for an additional fee during the registration process. Families with hearty eaters should consider packing additional food for their child, as the school lunch program includes only one serving for each child.

  
  Students who are not registered for the Afternoon Lunch Option will need to bring home lunch. There will be no access to refrigerators or microwaves to keep cool or heat up food brought from home.  

  
  Kindergarten and grade 1 students will be provided a morning snack and afternoon snack, (if they are enrolled in Afternoon Enrichment).

  
  

  Snack Bar (Grades 6 – 8)
  

  Grades 6 – 8 students who need to remain on campus for an afternoon class, lesson or practice will have a lunch break from noon – 12:30 p.m. Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from the snack bar and eat in designated supervised areas in Case Middle School.  
  
  

  The snack bar, located in Bishop Hall, will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from June 15 to July 17, 2026. Middle School students can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, snacks, cold food and a selection of hot items.
  
  

  Current Punahou students must use their student ID card to make snack bar purchases. Visiting and new-incoming students will need to make an initial purchase of a reloadable Grinders Card for $20 (cash only). Families will have the opportunity to purchase the Grinders Card at the grades 6 – 8 family open house or from the snack bar starting on the first day of school. Students can reload their Grinders Card for any amount (cash only) at the snack bar.  

  
  Menu selections and snack bar offerings will be posted on our summer programs homepage just prior to the start of summer.

  
  There will be no access to refrigerators to keep items cool or microwaves to heat up food brought from home.
  
  Students should pack a snack and water bottle each day.

• Pickup

  Student name placards will be utilized in the K – 8 pickup process, and every family must have their placards prominently displayed on their vehicle dashboard upon their arrival to campus. Two (2) placards will be included in the course confirmation packets mailed in early June.
  
  

  Students must be picked up within 30 minutes after their morning dismissal time or 15 minutes after their afternoon classes. If you are unable to pick up your child within this window, please enroll them in Afternoon Enrichment or Middle School Supervision.
  
  

  Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to your child’s dismissal time. Families will not be allowed to wait at the pickup area and those that arrive early will be directed to exit campus until their child’s designated pickup time. For more details regarding the pickup windows, please refer to the Junior School Handbook.
  
  Students in grades 9 – 12 will be allowed to pick up their younger sibling from the designated grade level pickup area. Please ensure that your designated pick person is listed on the authorized pickup list in your child’s ASAP Connected account.
  
  

  *Early and Extended Session Programs pickup windows may vary from those listed above. Contact the Summer Programs Office for any questions.

• Recess Break

  Grades K – 2 students will have recess according to their class schedules.
  
  

  Grades 3 – 5 students who are enrolled in two morning classes will have a twenty-minute supervised recess from 9:50 – 10:10 a.m. daily.

• Required Health Forms (Visiting Students Only)

  All Summer Programs visiting families will be required to complete the following forms, where applicable, by the noted deadlines. Current Punahou students do not need to submit these forms.

  
  Authorization for Medical Treatment Form – Due April 24, 2026
  

  Parents or guardians of a visiting student(s) will be required to download, sign and upload the completed Authorization for Medical Treatment form annually. Signing this form will give permission to our Health Center staff to provide medical treatment to your child in case of any illness or injury. Please upload the form to our Health Center via the secure link below by April 25, 2026.

  Authorization for Medical Treatment Form

  Tuberculosis (TB) Form (Homeschool, International and Out-of-State Students Only)
  
  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Requirements for Schools
  

  Students who are not currently enrolled in a Hawai‘i school (which includes home-schooled students, International and continental U.S. residents) must meet the State of Hawai‘i assessment requirements and provide a TB clearance that has been done within 12 months prior to the start of their Summer class or lesson.

  Tuberculosis (TB) Form

  Students who have a TB form on file with Punahou School that was submitted on or after Summer 2022 do not need to submit a new form.
  
  All applicants must have a U.S. licensed practitioner (MD, DO, APRN, PA) complete and sign the Tuberculosis form to confirm that the student is free from TB. The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Form will also be accepted.
  
  The following are acceptable forms to TB screens or tests.
  

  • Negative TB Risk Assessment – This assessment must be completed and signed by a U.S. licensed practitioner.

  • Negative Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) – This test must be performed in the U.S. or on U.S. soil. Results must be interpreted and signed  by a U.S. licensed practitioner (MD, DO, APRN, PA).
    
    
  • QuantiFERON® TB Gold-in-Tube Test or T-Spot® Test – This test must be interpreted and signed by a U.S. licensed practitioner.
    
    
  • Positive Test and Negative Chest X-ray.  The chest x-ray must be interpreted and signed by a U.S. licensed practitioner (MD, DO, APRN,PA)

  
  Tuberculosis (TB) forms must be submitted by the following deadlines.
  

  • Early Session Programs (June  9 – June 13) – May 29, 2026

  • Summer Session Programs (June 16 – July 18) – May 29, 2026

  • Extended Session Programs (July 21 – July 25) – July 6, 2026

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  Students will not be allowed to attend summer classes or lessons until these mandatory health forms have been received and approved by the Health Center Office.
  
  Medical/Travel Insurance
  We highly recommend that International and Continental U.S. students have medical and/or travel insurance for the safety of their children and to ensure proper medical care.

• Waitlists

  Waitlists are processed as spaces become available. Families will be contacted via email when an opening occurs. All waitlist registrations will be cleared by May 15, 2026.
  
  

  Kindergarten Experience Waitlist: Waitlist priority will be given to new incoming 2026 – 2027 Punahou students, and based on the order in which families complete their fall Punahou enrollment process.