04112017 Parent Bulletin

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04112017 Parent Bulletin
When
4/11/2017


Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Student Bulletin
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Tuesday  April 11, 2017
SY 2016-2017
LUNCH MENU
Creole macaroni, garden salad, apple wedges, fruit juice & french bread. 
Alternate: Teri chicken bowl, vegetable medley, peaches, applesauce & roll.
Inter:  Livai. S  High: Gomez. J - Cafe

COLLEGE/CAREER WEEK QUESTION 2 
What is the highest score that can be earned on the SAT? What about the ACT? 
Answer: The highest score that can be earned on the SAT is a 2400 with 3 sections scoring 
at 800 for each section (Reading/Math/Writing and Language), and the highest score on the 
ACT is a 35 with 4 sections (English, Reading, Math, and Science) calculated with 35 total 
possible points for each section, added together and divided by 4 to make an overall final
test average.     A. McCauley

SCHOOL WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT... 
the Easter Bunny will be at Kahuku early this year...On Thursday you can find Easter eggs all 
over campus. When you find an egg it will have a number in it. Bring the egg and the number 
back to R103 and you will get a prize. SOME PRIZES will be big and some will be small. 
LOOK FOR THE GOLDEN EGG and you will win the grand prize. HOPPY HUNTING!!!  
 - K. Kalama
INTERMEDIATE WATER POLO 
No practice today, Tuesday 4/11, We will be meeting as a team on Thursday   L. Luehrs

PROJECT GRAD 2017  
SENIORS:  STOP by Q2 to pick up your Project Grad Balances and your Waiver Forms.
ALL PAYMENTS AND PAPERWORK are due by April 21, 2017.  Any payments after 
April 21, 2017 will result in a LATE FEE OF $25.  Questions email:  
[email protected] or call Bae Aumua at 277-6807.     R. Fonoimoana

CANNED FOOD DRIVE 
Canned food drive continues through Thursday.  Donation boxes are located at Q2, R103, 
W104, Y202 and JROTC.  Teachers:  drop your donations off as you drive in.  Thank you  
W. Brandt
BLOOD DRIVE 
Only 12 spots left for our blood drive.  Help us to meet our goal of 95 sign ups.  If you 
need to turn in your parent form, do that ASAP to W104.  Thanks for saving lives.  
A. Swiderski
NHS MEETING 
All members please come to a meeting on 4/13 in A101. We will discuss our service 
project from last semester at Waimea Valley, which was a huge success. Be thinking about 
wheteher or not you would like to run for an officer position next year, your service hours
for this semester; have you participated in tutoring? Have you helped out in our small 
Kahuku garden? You need to log at lease 10 service hours per semester.    - K. Hansen

SCIENCE CLUB MEETING 
Wednesday at lunch in W104 to plan our end of the year party   A. Swiderski

SUMMER SCHOOL/CREDIT RECOVERY
Summer School will be held  in A-building this summer for CREDIT RECOVERY only,..
for grades 7-12. If you failed a class in the past or you fail a class this school year,  
pick up a registration form and more information from Mrs. Finai in A-105, your counselor
or from the front office counter...starting WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2017.  $95 to register
for a 1/2 credit semester course & $190 for a year course. -L. Finai

GO BIG RED STATE HISTORY DAY PARTICIPANTS: GRADES 7-12! 
When:  This Saturday, April 15th from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Where:  Windward Community College - Sign in at the Akoakoa Bldg.
What to Bring:  Display Board, Documentary and Performance Projects:  Please make
sure to bring four copies of your   process paper and bibliography for judges.
  • Display Board Projects: Please make sure you leave four copies of your
  • process paper and bibliography in front of your board prior to your interview.
  • Documentary Projects: Please make sure to check your DVD's before the start
  • of judging, a TV and DVD player will be provided for you.  There will be NO 
  • internet provided.  Optional: You may bring a copy of your documentary on a
  • USB thumb drive as a BACK UP.  You are also welcome to bring your own
  •  computer and projector if you prefer. 
  • Paper and Website projects:  You do not need to bring anything to the fair, please
  • just be present for your interview.  Your project will be on display.
  • Bentos with a drink will be on sale for $5.00 at 11:30 a.m.   L. Ishihara
NEW - SCHOOL CAFE SYSTEM 
Providing parents control and peace of mind. Use SchoolCafé to manage your child's
cafeteria account. Make payments, view purchase history and receive low balance alerts.
For information on how to set-up this account please go to:www.kahukuhigh.org, under the 
Families tab, scroll down to Schoolcafe.com.  A mobile app for iphone, Android and Windows
is available as well. Payments can still be made using the envelopes in the front office. 
Starting the week of April 10th, automated calls will be going out to notify parents with
delinquent accounts.  If you have additional questions, please contact Dee Dee Kahele 
@ 305-7301 Receipt for deposits will be available only upon request. Please come to the 
front office and see Dee Dee to obtain a receipt. - Front office

HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR IC APP?  
There are a couple of new and recent issues if your app is not working... Try these 
things... If it cannot verify you as a user get on a computer and log in. You may
be asked to update your contact email or change your password. Remember, your 
Kahuku Gmail will not work as an IC recovery email! No person outside of the Kahuku
Google system can email a student's gmail. If your app is asking for a district to search 
for, type "Hawaii" as the district name and then select the only entry that pops up. Email 
me on your Kahuku gmail if you need more help.   M. Jackson

WE ARE... STILL SELLING 2016/2017 YEARBOOKS! 
The 2016/2017 yearbooks are still available to buy online! Go to www.jostensyearbook.com 
and type in our school in the get started now box!   
E. Marlar
******************************ATHLETICS***************************
POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL CLASSIC  
Kahuku High School has been provided an exciting opportunity to play in the Inaugural 
Polynesian Football Classic, to be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, 
Nevada. This platform will provide additional exposure for our outstanding student-
athletes, thus creating new opportunities for college scholarships. We are pleased that 
the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame is the official charitable partner of the Polynesian
Football Classic.
https://1.cdn.edl.io/d4dYOKPEYwsnC6FHBd4tHlHQDPrau3AIUd7cx5S5E5Rzk0ap.pdf
- Coach M. Freitas
***********************COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER  Q2***********************

NATIVE HAWAIIAN - Summer School Assistance Program applications are available from Mrs.
Finai or your grade level counselor.  Preference given to students of Hawaiian ancestry.  
Deadline to apply:  May 19, 2017.

ASVAB-ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY TEST 
Seniors and Juniors:  NO plans after graduation!!  Take this opportunity to take 
the ASVAB testing and find out what your STRENGTHS.  Testing date in on 
Thursday, April 13, 2017 - Intra -Class Release forms in Q2.  Questions, see 
Mrs. Fonoimoana in Q2.    
******************************SCHOLARSHIPS***********************
Application/Informational Flyers available in Q2
· Lucky Fonoimoana Memorial Scholarship for a graduating senior who exemplified
   leadership in school and community.  Due: April 13, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm.
· Vaitai Reed-Tanoai Aiga Memorial Scholarship for graduating senior played sports
   and exemplified service to school and community.  Due:  April 13, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
· Santiago T. & Consalacion S. Ramos Memorial Scholarship for a graduating senior
   of Filipino ancestry.  Due:  April 13, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
· Harland Reed Memorial Scholarship for a graduating senior who played sports and 
  exemplified service to school and community.  Due:  April 13, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm
· David S. Ishii for a graduating senior on our Golf Team who exemplifies academic 
   achievement -  Due: April 14, 2017 POSTMARK DATE 
· Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club for graduating seniors living in the Ko'olaupoko
    moku,  zip code 96744 - Due:  April 15, 2017 POSTMARK DATE
· Phi Beta Sigma Faternity, Inc. Honolulu Sigmas A.L. Locke for a graduating senior 
   who has been accepted into a two or four-year college/university that is recognized by the 
    major accrediting organization for U.S. Colleges.  Due:  April 27, 2017 POSTMARK DATE
· Gustav Hannemann and Fiaaso Soliai Hannemann Leadership Award for a graduating 
    senior of Samoan ancestry who demonstrates the academic promise and leadership potential. 
    Due:  RECEIVED BY APRIL 30
· The Lautaha Family Scholarship for a graduating senior who demonstrates
    academic achievement, leadership, merit and actively participates in community-
    minded activities:  Due:  April 21, 2017 to Q2 by 3:00pm.

**************************** GENERAL INFORMATION********************

AFTER SCHOOL/21ST CENTURY GRANT SESSIONS
Please see the available Homework Help locations below for all students.
Teacher assistance as well basic supplies and printing are available. Students can
also get a snack from Q6 before heading to Homework Help. 

Homework Help/Science Lab (with Ms. O’Reilly for high school in D-4; M, 
T, Th, F; 7:25-7:55 a.m. & 2:55-3:55 p.m. 

Media Lab1/Homework Help (with Mrs. Vimahi for intermediate and high school
in P-23; M, T, Th, 6:25-7:55 a.m. & 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Media Lab2/Homework Help (with Mr. Nautu for intermediate and high school in
Q-6; M, T, Th, F; 3:00-5:30 p.m. - Admin

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
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                  Donna Lindsey 305-7300 Main

SASA  Rabecca Makekau 305-7310 Main

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

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


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

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

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

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

Sped Office Assistant                Janice Phillips 305-7380 R102
 
Student Services Coordinator     Mary Peters 305-7330 R102
SSC Office Assistant                Chasity Wily 305-7544 R102

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

Cafeteria               Cedric Kanoa 305-7493 Cafe

Custodian                Sonya Domingues 305-7492 Custodian rm

Health Room                Trisha Soliai 305-7400 R104

KAHUKU.ORG   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:  04/10/2017 08:45:50 AM
    Last Edit By:  Charmaine Pina
    Edit Date:  04/10/2017

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