From Parents’ Presence in Hong Kong (Policy 3110, available on DragonNet).
Residency
An enrollment requirement of HKIS is for all students to have at least one parent in full time residence in Hong Kong.
Temporary Absence from Hong Kong
If during the school year both parents plan to leave Hong Kong for one or more days while a child remains in residence, one or more temporary guardians must be appointed to make any necessary decisions regarding the child’s welfare.
A “Notification of Both Parents’ Absence from Hong Kong” form (available in PowerSchool) must be completed each time both parents plan to be absent from Hong Kong, and submitted to the student’s divisional administration office as far in advance as possible.
The “Appointment of Temporary Guardians” form (available in PowerSchool) must also be completed and returned to the student’s divisional administration office as soon as possible prior to the FIRST planned departure of both parents from Hong Kong. The completion of one of these forms each school year is sufficient, as long as the appointed temporary guardian information has not changed.
Parents who do not arrange for and inform the school of the child’s supervision and guardianship may jeopardize the child’s continued enrollment at HKIS.
Please note the importance of notifying the school when both parents are leaving Hong Kong as this helps a great deal in understanding and working with your child in class. The completed form is essential in case your child is injured and emergency medical treatment is required. The form must include all necessary information (such as guardianship, contacts, address, and telephone numbers). A helper in the home may serve as guardian. Please log on to PowerSchool to access and complete these forms.