02242017 Parent Bulletin

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02242017 Parent Bulletin
When
2/24/2017

Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Student Bulletin
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Friday  February 24, 2017
SY 2016-2017
LUNCH MENU
Kalua pork w/cabbage, steamed rice, lomi tomato, tropical pineapple & sweet roll
Alternate: Chicken nuggets on shredded cabbage, steamed rice, tossed greens, 
pineapple chunks. Inter: Payton. M   High: Leiataua. M   - Cafe

ATTENDANCE POLICY UPDATES: 
Please encourage your child to attend school daily and be on time to every class. 
Parents/Guardians will be notified via the Mass Messaging system if your child is 
tardy or absent from a class. Parents/Guardians can monitor their child's daily 
attendance through the online infinite Campus Parent Portal

Reminder: 
To excuse an absence, a parent/guardian can submit a note to the Attendance Clerk
within three days upon your child's return to school. Please refer to the Red Book 
for the list of reasons absences that can be excused.  A request to extend the three
day timeline will need to be approved by your child's Vice Principal. 

Amendment: Effective Feb. 27, 2017
Students will be required to attend one hour of after school detention for the third and
each subsequent verified unexcused absence for each class period missed.  Detentions 
not served will be treated as obligations.  Parents/Guardians will be notified of
unexcused absences via the Mass Messaging system and the online Infinite Campus 
Parent Portal. Students are responsible to keep track of detention hours that are not 
serviced. 

Chronic Absenteeism:
 Parent Contact: Parents/Guardians of a student who is absent for 15 days or more
will be contacted by school personnel via letter, phone, and/or home visit to discuss 
the seriousness of the situation. A parent/guardian conference will be scheduled to 
discuss further interventions including counseling, a Behavior Support Plan, and/or 
an alternative placement to help improve student attendance. 
.  Family Court Intervention: Parents/Guardians of a student who is absent from 
school for 20 days or more due to truancy may be referred by the school to the 
State Attorney General's office for possible Family Court intervention. 
- Admin
8TH GRADE EARLY COLLEGE COHORT 
At Kahuku High and Intermediate we have an awesome opportunity for twenty 
five 8th graders starting school year 2017 - 2018.  In partnership with Windward
Community College, Castle Foundation and Kamehameha Schools, we are
excited to announce an Early College Program that will be free to our students 
and give them an opportunity to earn 37+ college credits or even an Associates 
Degree when they graduate in 2021.   Space will be limited to 25 students, 
applications can be picked up from Ms. Haiola in Q4.  If you have any questions 
you can see or call Mr. Santiago   W. Santiago

FRESHMAN SONGFEST PRACTICE 
There will be LUNCH TIME practices in R-201 everyday this week and next. 
Please come and spread the word!!!    - A. Taosoga

SOPHOMORE ANNOUNCEMENTS... 
Class Service Project this Saturday 2/25 at Malaekahana Cabins.  Meet in the 
front of Malaekahana Cabins at 9:45am.  Service Project from 10-11am.  Light 
refreshments to follow.  Please pick up parent permission forms to participate 
in service project in Q-5 from aunty Sina. Songfest shirts- submit sizes and $9 
to aunty Sina in Q-5.  Shirt sizes and monies due by Tuesday 2/28.  Shirt sales
open to all who would like a tshirt including staff.   K. Kalama

10TH GRADE MOCK INTERVIEWS, NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
10th Graders Participating in Mock Interviews next week Tuesday and 
Wednesday at BYU-Hawaii..Remember 2 things:
1) Print out and bring with you a copy of your final resume and cover letter.
2) Wear BUSINESS ATTIRE.  DRESS for SUCCESS.
Go BIg Red! W. Anae

PROM TICKETS... 
Tickets are on Sale starting on February 21st in Q2, tickets will be $75 per
person for the first two weeks (February 21-March 3) then $85 for the last week
(March 6- 10). Plan ahead and get your tickets early. Paperwork needs to be filled 
out, Obligations need to be paid in FULL.  Juniors  and Seniors only. 
Prom will be on March 22, 2017.  - K. Kalama

MANDATORY CONCUSSION TESTING FOR TRACK & FIELD 
Any Track and Field athlete who has not done a Concussion Impact Test this 
school year for another sport needs to meet at W305 today at 2:45pm to 
complete the test before reporting to practice. Test is mandatory to compete.
    R. Santiago
LAST CALL – YEARBOOKS 
Last call for $45 on yearbooks! Sale ends Friday 2/24. Buy online at
 www.jostensyearbook.com  E. Marlar

CALLING ALL STUDENTS DOING MODEL UN ON MARCH 17TH
1.  You need to attend a lunch workshop in Y-202 ASAP!! Today, Tomorrow High 
School LUNCH!!!!!
2.  Get your Field Trip papers signed.
3.  Sign up you delegation of FOUR to a country 
4.  Sign up your delegation under two global issues. L. Ishihara

FOODLAND SHOP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM  
SHOP - SHOP -SHOP  Between February 15 and March 28, at Foodland, 
Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms, and designate KHIS as your school when you
check out, you and KHIS both get points.  The more points the more $2,000 
scholarships for OUR 2017 graduates!   R. Fonoimoana

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED 
UNTIL FEBRUARY 24 . If you are in 7th or 8th grade, have a GPA of 3.5 or above 
would like to be involved in an organization that creates enthusiasm for scholarship, 
service, leadership, character, and good citizenship, come see Ms. Hyatt in D-5 for
an application. It must be completed by February 24.     L. Hyatt

CALCULATORS FOR ACT TEST - FEB 28TH 
Juniors!  There are many research studies proving that the correct use of a 
graphing calculator will raise your mathematics score on tests like the ACT.   
The median score for last year's juniors was 18 out of a high or 36.  Can you all
rock that number?  If you do not have your own calculator for the Feb 28 ACT test, 
you can sign one out in W-304 from Feb 21st - 24th.  Get it early so you have time
to get used to its functions.   B. DeRego

SOPHOMORE CLASS SERVICE PROJECT 
On Saturday, Feb, 25th, we will be having our class service project at the 
Malaekahana camp grounds from 10am - 11am.  Pick up permission forms from 
Mrs. Pili at Q-5!!!  Let's all lend a helping hand to our community!!!   A. Taosoga

********************ATHLETICS/SPORTS INFORMATION*****************
OIA Championship Play-off Games:
$8.00- General admission
$5.00- Students with OIA Activity Pass and eighth grade & under
$6.00 Senior Citizens age 62 and older and Military Personnel with proper ID
Ticket Gates Open @ 5:00pm, No Re Entry, All OIA, DOE Rules Apply.

******************************SCHOLARSHIPS**************************
SNAP SHOT OF SCHOLARSHIPS
  
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS (Application/Informational Flyers available in Q2)
  • Lumana'i Awards for students of Samoan ancestry who excel in service,  leadership
  •  and academics - Due:  March 3, 2017 Postmark Date
  • David S. Ishii for a graduating senior on our Golf Team who exemplifies academic
  • achievement -  Due: April 14, 2017
  • Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club for students living in the Ko'olaupoko moku,
  • zip code 96744 - Due:  April 15, 2017 Postmark Date

HAMASHIGE FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors who exemplify character, service, leadership and will be enrolled into a university or 
college or trade school may apply for The Hamashige Family Endowment Scholarship.  
This scholarship is announced at Graduation.  Applications are available in Q2 NOW!!  
Due Date:  03/17/17.   

FOR KAHUKU HIGH GRADUATES ONLY (Applications/Informational Flyers 
available in Q2)
  • North Shore Life Guard Association Scholarships for one female and one male athlete
  •  of a water sport (paddling, water polo, swimming, surfing) at KHIS - Due: March 10,
  • 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
  • Defend Oahu Coalition Scholarship for a student planning to study agriculture,
  •  environmental sciences or natural resources (Conservation or Environmental Stewardship
  •  Due: March 10, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
  • Foodland Shop for Higher Education for students attending a 4-year university/college
  •  and have applied/planning on applying as a full-time student next school year - Due:
  • March 17, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
  • Johnson 'Ohana Foundation provides 1 scholarships in each of the categories of:
  • Art - Music - Environmental Stewardship - Due:  March 31, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
  •     - R. Fonoimoana
**************************** GENERAL INFORMATION********************

MEAL/LUNCH RECEIPTS REQUEST
Receipt for deposits will be available only upon request. Please come to the front office
and see Dee Dee to obtain a receipt.  You may also view your deposits online by 
setting up an account on the new SchoolCafe system. For information on how to set-up 
this account please go to:  www.kahukuhigh.org. A mobile app for iphone, Android 
and Windows is available as well. Payments can still be made using the envelopes in the
front office.  If you have additional questions, please contact Dee Dee Kahele @ 305-7301
  - Front office
STUDENT PRINTING
Starting this semester, teachers will not be allowing other students into their classes during 
instructional time to print, even if you have a pass. Students can print in P-38 from 
7:15 - 7:50am. and 2:30 -3:30pm. Also in room W-304 from 7:30 - 8:00 am and Recess. 
   - Admin
PERSONAL ITEM DELIVERY
Due to the increasing amount of personal items delivered to students, unless it is deemed
an emergency, students will need to come to the front office to get their items during 
recess or lunch. Instructional time will not be interrupted and school personnel will not
be utilized for the purpose of delivering personal items.                                 - Admin

INFINITE CAMPUS APP 
If you want easy access to yours or your students' grades on your phone, you 
can download the Infinite Campus app on your phone. You must have previously 
set up your account on a computer or tablet. Search for “Infinite Campus Mobile 
Portal” to download to your mobile device. The Hawaii Department of Education 
District ID is RXCDMR.     
    - M. Jackson
STUDENT OFF CAMPUS PASS
Students leaving campus during the school day are required to have an official 
Student Pass. To expedite the process of a student getting a Student Pass, 
parents/guardians are advised to call the school at 305-7300 in the morning or 
send a note with your child and drop it off at the front office before school starts.
Without prior notice, the wait time to get a student out of class will vary depending 
on the availability of staff. We do not call classrooms during instructional time. 

Please include the following information in the note for a Student Pass:
1. Date note was written
2. Child's legal name and grade level 
3. Date and time to be released
4. Reason for early release
5. Current phone number
6. Parent/guardian signature

Students who are 18 years old may sign themselves out of school, however, 
parent/guardians will be notified and students will need administrative approval to 
be allowed back on campus. You will be asked to present identification when 
picking up your child. Students will only be released to their parent/guardian 
documented in school records (this does not include Emergency Card contacts). 
The Student Pass must be returned to the front office if the student returns to 
school before the end of the day. 
- Admin
CAFETERIA DROP-OFF
The cafeteria gate will be open from 7:30 am-8:00am for student drop-off.  This 
is a drop-off area only--please do not park.  For safety reasons, please drive slowly, 
look out for our student bicyclists/pedestrians, and do not bypass the line of cars. 
- Admin
STUDENT ID AND LUNCH REMINDER 
Students are required to have their school ID and have a balance on their lunch 
account to purchase meals. If students have lost or misplaced their school ID they
may purchase a replacement ID card at Q1 for a fee of $1 during recess or lunch.
If students do not have money to purchase an replacement ID, an obligation slip will 
be given to them in their period one class to take home to their parents/guardians. 
Please call 305-7394 if you do not want your child to get a replacement ID.  
 - Admin
********************* COMMUNITY NEWS***********************************

RED RAIDER HEALTH CENTER OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday8am - 4pm, with lunch from 12-1 (dental), and 1-2 (medical). 
(808-454-7447) - W. Santiago

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Principal                 Ms. Donna Lindsey 305-7300 Main

SASA Mrs. Rabecca Makekau 305-7310 Main

Vice Principals      Grades 7-8 Ms.  Patricia Macadangdang 305-7322 Main
     Grade   9 Mr.  Alvin Mariteragi 305-7370 Main
     Grade   9 Mrs.Traci Ostermiller 305-7529 Main
     Grade   10 Mr.  Ikaika Plunkett 305-7320 Main
     Grades 11-12 Mr.  Walter Santiago 305-7323 Main

Counselors      Grade  7    Mrs. Ottilia Te'o 305-7352 Q4
     Grade  8    Mrs. Emmanette Haiola 305-7353 Q4
     Grade  9    Mr.   Finau Hafoka 305-7362 Q3
     Grade 10    Ms.  Amanda McCauley 305-7361 Q4
     Grade 11    Mr.  Matt Mumma 305-7360 Q3
     Grade 12    Mr. James Peacock 305-7363 Q3


Athletic Director        Mrs. Gillian Yamagata 305-7470 Gym
    Trainer    Ms.  Maia Miller 305-7471 Gym
    Trainer    Ms.  Liza Domingo 305-7471 Gym

Front Office      Accounting    Ms.  Margaret Primacio 305-7331 Main
     Attendance    Ms.  Natasha Kamakeeaina-Tom 305-7302 Main
     Lunch    Mrs. Deanna Kahele 305-7301 Main
     Bus    Ms.  Charmaine Pina 305-7303 Main

College & Career    Ms.  Latoya Wily 305-7488 Q2
   Mrs. Raynae Fonoimoana 305-7371 Q2

Special Education     Grades 7- 9    Mrs. Winona Latu 305-7449 R102
    Grades 10-12     Mrs. Lynda Wright 305-7383 R102

Sped Office Assistant                   Mrs. Janice Phillips 305-7380 R102
 
Student Services Coordinator        Ms.  Mary Peters 305-7330 R102
SSC Office Assistant                   Pending 305-7544 R102

Registrar    Mr.  Joe Holtzmann 305-7484 Q1
Registrar's Office Assistant    Mrs. Lolanda Mainaaupo-Remigio 305-7351 Q1

Cafeteria                   Mr.  Cedric Kanoa             305-7493 Cafe

Custodian    Sonya Domingues 305-7492 Custodian rm

Health Room    Ms. Trisha Soliai 305-7400 R104

KAHUKU.ORG      Mr. Robert Ah Puck 293-8919 R-bldg
   email: [email protected]

Family Involvers                     Melanie Afualo   305-7437 Q0
    Katie Metzger 305-7437 Q0
    Kela Miller             305-7373 H-104
    Editor:  Charmaine Pina
    Date:  02/23/2017 08:37:51 AM
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    Edit Date:  02/23/2017

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