Kapaa High's Kula Kaiapuni Hawai‘i o Kapa‘a Shines

From the Garden Island:

"Pepe Kuhaulua of Kula Kaiapuni Hawai‘i o Kapa‘a, Ke Kula Ki‘eki‘e left little doubt in the standing-room-only audience of her prowess in the Hawaiian language. The Kapa‘a High School student exuded confidence in introducing the group’s two numbers for the competition."
Go here for the whole story.

Senior Parent Information Night- Follow Up!

Mahalo to all of you who came out last night to attend or present or exhibit at this annual "All Things Senior" meeting. If you have any questions or concerns or feedback on how we can improve the event, please feel free to email any member of Kapaa High administration us at khsprincipalsforum@gmail.com. Mahalo for actively supporting your teen.

For the benefit of those who attended and those who were unable to join us, here are some web links for many of the things referenced by the various speakers.

UPCOMING DEADLINES from the "To-Do" list.

Cap & gown, class ring, etc: (Jostens.com)

Senior Yearbook Picture submissions

Reminder: ASVAB aptitude test- a helpful test for anyone!

Reminder: Financial Aid Info Night. December 2nd, 2010. 6:30 pm, Kapaa High Library.

SENIOR PROJECT

The Senior Project Packet (pdf) 

Overview of Senior Project Milestones (series of deadlines) (from the online school events calendar)

STAYING INFORMED

The calendar

Warrior Network blog: Provided by the PCNC - regular posts covering all the news that the PCNC hears about....designed especially to help parents help their teens succeed and navigate their high school years...(info to help you keep in touch and on top of what's going on...)

Principal's Forum e-subscription online: Selected updates for you - delivered directly to your inbox.

COLLEGE PREP

SAT web site

ACT web site

Scholarship info from 2009-2010 school year-for reference only

This year's Scholarship info so far- IN PROGRESS - check back often.

PROJECT GRAD

PTSA and Project Grad meeting dates

About Project Grad...(they'll have a new web site in the future, but here is something for your reference for now)

Mahalo,

-Principal's Forum

ASVAB (Military Aptitude Test) Sign-Ups, Test Dates Announced

Parents, Guardians: FYI
Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:                     Sept. 21 - 24
Any interested Senior, Junior or Sophomore may sign up to take the ASVAB (Military Aptitude) Test, at the  Counselor's office during Recess and Lunch.  The test will be held on Thursday, Oct 14 in the Library from Period 1 - 4. 

SENIOR PARENT Information Pow Wow,Tues. Sept 21, 6:30 in the Library.

Please join us for this Senior Parent Information Pow Wow  where all the different topics and areas of concern and interest that Seniors and their parents and guardians have will be addressed. All areas will be covered including:academics, graduation/diploma info, senior contracts, athletics, scholarships, SATs, college applications, upcoming FAFSA meeting info, Project Grad...and so on.

PTSA / Project Grad will be cosponsoring the event and there will be plenty of ono offerings and refreshments.Tuesday Sept. 21, Library, 6:30 pm.




Featured in Principal's Forum August 20, 2010.
Originally Posted August 18th, 2010.

Energy Overflows at the Parent Info Fair & BBQ. Pictures, Feedback Sought

Wow! The Parent Information Fair & BBQ was a new twist on an annual theme and by any account, the event overflowed with an abundance of energy. Many fair goers were busy taking pictures evidenced by waves of flashing rolling through the room. We want to chronicle the event and are inviting photo contributions. Please :)

If you would like to contribute photos please email them to us @ khsprincipalsforum@gmail.com. Caption content  welcome- especially in regards to naming any persons pictured in your photos. MAHALO!

We're interested in hearing your feedback about the event- what was good, what wasn't so good. We're open to suggestions too. e-Mail us at khsprincipalsforum@gmail.com or make your comments below.

PTSA Pres. Robert Perdue serving as Grill Master, joined forces with Beth Pemberton- Kapaa High Curriculum Coordinator to produce the Parent Information Fair and Warrior BBQ.

Parent Info Fair & BBQ Tomorrow Nite!

Do you REALLY know the options & choices for your teen to

explore, enjoy and develop during their years at Kapaa High, and to be ready for the choices ahead?

Do you REALLY know the Kapaa High School of TODAY?

There's a lot going on- don't miss this chance to Find Out All About It!

Parent Information Fair & Warrior BBQ, 

Tuesday September 14th

Kapaa High Cafeteria

5-7:30pm

Browse, Network, Grind:)

Presented by Kapaa HS Faculty, Adminstration and the Kapaa High PTSA.

Help your son, your daughter stay headed in the Right Direction.

Get Involved. Get Informed. Get Real.

Besides, the food will be great, and it's pretty much impossible to get all this information down by yourself.

Join Us Up @ Kapaa High School....Our Kids Are Counting on All Of Us.

See also...Back-2-School Parent Information Fair & BBQ

See also... this event on the Kapaa High online calendar

PSAT Sign-Ups Begin Mon Sept. 13. FCFS.

This test is offered once a year and is open to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Juniors, we recommend that those of you thinking of attending a four year college take it as preparation for your first SAT given in the spring.

SIGN-UPS
Beginning Monday, September 13, 2010
There is no registration form, and parent signature not required.
Student simply needs to come to the Counselor's Office, A-22 during recess or lunchtime to sign-up.
Fee: $14 payment required for sign-up.
Cash or Checks for exact amount due payable to Kapaa High School accepted. Parents making payment for multiple teens, amount should exactly reflect amount due 2x14, 3x14, etc. Change can not be made.
Write your teen's name and "PSAT" on the check memo.
Seating is limited, so it is on a first come first served.
Registrants will be given their PSAT prep booklet/study guide.

THE PSAT TEST DATE
Where: Kapaa High School, A-19
When: Saturday, October 16 2010
Begins: 8:00 am SHARP
Ends: 11:15 am.

Senator Inouye Reccommends Kapaa High for $1.5M Smaller Learning Communities Grant

Come Learn About The Small Learning Communities Coming to Kapaa High at the Parent Information Fair, Tuesday September 14, 2010. 5-7:30pm, Cafe.

Excerpt: "A Teacher's Point Of View"

 Interesting excerpt from an article entitled: "A Teacher's Point Of View"
From Interviews by Neen Samuel.

...A look inside a teacher's mind could help you understand lesson plans and maybe even guide your child to perform better...

...7. Please help us by turning off the texting  feature on your child’s phone during school hours....

If you would like to contact your carrier's customer service for assistance.
ATT-Lihue: 245-6654
Verizon- Lihue: 245-7650

Yearbook Pictures

C-H-E-E-S-E :) It's that time again!

UNDERCLASSMEN
Photo session dates: Sept 13-15, 2010
Student photo sittings will be scheduled through Language Arts class.


SENIORS
Who: Senior Students
What: Yearbook Submissions
Where: D-103
Date: September 13-30, 2010. Firm.
Time: During Lunch ONLY.
How: Senior Yearbook Submissions need to be assembled into a packet and handed in to the Yearbook, room D-103 at the times/dates listed.

Packet contents (What to turn in):

• Labeled Senior Photo- (wallet size or on CD)
• Labeled Baby Photo- (wallet size or 4" x6", nothing larger)
• Message-Typed. No more than 130 characters including spaces and punctuation.
• $20 Fee. Cash only.

Label all items clearly and place them in a sealed envelope with your name on it.
Bring to D-103- at the dates and times detailed above.

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Quinones during non-class time.
Mrs. Quinones, Faculty-Career, Technology Education
Room D -103
821-4401, x 190
Her prep is period 2 which in clock time is:
M,T,R,F : 8:50 – 9:43
Wed.: 8:50 – 9:30

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Parent Information Fair & BBQ

Do you REALLY know the options & choices for your teen to
explore, enjoy and develop during their years at Kapaa High, and to be ready for the choices ahead?
Do you REALLY know the Kapaa High School of TODAY?

There's a lot going on- don't miss this chance to Find Out All About It!

Parent Information Fair & Warrior BBQ, 
Tuesday September 14th
Kapaa High Cafeteria
5-7:30pm
Browse, Network, Grind:)
Presented by Kapaa HS Faculty, Adminstration and the Kapaa High PTSA.

Help your son, your daughter stay headed in the Right Direction.
Get Involved. Get Informed. Get Real.

Besides, the food will be great, and it's pretty much impossible to get all this information down by yourself.

Join Us Up @ Kapaa High School....Our Kids Are Counting on All Of Us.


See also...Back-2-School Parent Information Fair & BBQ
See also... this event on the Kapaa High online calendar

Where are the pictures?

Want to quickly explain, there are barriers to us posting school pictures here. Our understanding is that we have to have video/image release for any student, or really anyone, that appears in a picture. It just gets complicated. So, because the focus of the blog is information to support parent involvement, we are going to have to let the yearbook and Tradewind staffers have all the photo-op fun! I know, the blog being all text is pretty monotonous...maybe The Tradewind reporters will start blogging!

Fri Sept 10 is Reg Deadline for Oct SAT Test

The SAT is offered several times a year. Most students take the SAT a couple times, the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. If your Senior still needs to take the SAT or needs to take it again, this October test, and more specifically, this registration deadline is not to be missed.  Click Here to Register Online.

Parents/Guardians of Kapaa High: If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, you may contact the Kapaa High Parent-Community Network Center (PCNC) for assistance with registration* @ 821-4401 x 233. Please leave a message and we will return your call. If you have no phone, please leave a message for the PCNC at the school front office as to how you can be contacted. Office hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm M-F (school days).

* Registration for your teen's test requires payment by your credit card. Late registration available, late fees apply. See SAT website for more.

Parenting Skill Development & Support

Hitting rough spots? These are stressful times and it can show in our homelife and families, and in our kids it can show in attitude, academics and many other ways. Aloha parents and guardians of  Kapaa Middle & High School Students, You're Invited! Please join us for Parent Project Fall 2010 at Kapaa High. Registration Now Open.

EMPOWERING PARENTS, TRANSFORMING TEENS, CHANGING COMMUNITIES

Parent Project training will teach you proven methods to:

• End parent-child arguments FOREVER!
• Improve grades & school attendance.
• Learn how to out-will a strong-willed child!
• Prevent your child’s alcohol, drug and tobacco use, or stop it.

Offered at the same time, the Teen Training Empowers Your Teen to:

• Exercise self-discipline
• Solve problems peacefully
• Increase their sense of self-worth
• Recognize their impact on others
• Maintain dignity and respect for themselves and others
• Set personal goals and make them happen
• Accept responsibility for their actions

The Teen Training is a Character-Building Program Where Your Teen Will Learn Personal and Social Responsibility. It focuses on: Accountability, Communication, Cooperation, Determination, Dependability, Goal-Setting, Honesty, Integrity, Problem-Solving, Perseverance, Reliability, Responsibility, Respectfulness, Self-Control/ Discipline, Self-Esteem.

Starts Wednesday September 29th, 2010 from  6-9 pm

The cost is $150 for adults, $75 for teens. Scholarships available.

See dates and info on school events calendar: Flyer attachment. 

To Register please email margaret_goode@notes.12.hi.us.

In your email please include:

1. Your name and full contact info and best time to call.
2. Name of any additional adult participant coming along with you-often times a spouse, grandparent, fellow guardian, x, step-parent will join in- everyone is welcome.
3. If you would like your teen to attend 'Parent Project For Teens' simultaneously, please also list your teen's name and age.
4. If you require assistance with childcare for younger children in order to attend, please also include your younger children's names and ages.
5. Finally, please indicate if you are applying for a scholarship for any of the named participants.

For more information, or to register by phone, please contact:

Margaret Goode, Kapaa High Warrior Network Center 821-4401 x233.

Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Going Home

Confirmed via email last night: Progress Reports were distributed to all 1st Period teachers yesterday.Your teen should have it and be able to give it to you.
Please remember, these are PROGRESS reports.

Here's some recommended reading on the 3 types of report cards for parents/guardians and students who are new to Hawaii Public Schools.

Teacher contact information can be found in the school directory on the main page of the school web site.

*Teacher absences might impact distribution. If your child says s/he did not get a progress report today, you may contact your teen's first period teacher. Suggestion: email works really well. Students' teachers names are listed on their timetable.

P.S.: Here's something we want to share with you all. It's an insight into what it takes to answer the calling to become and be a public school teacher and administrator in America. Maybe you've already seen it. If you're a teacher, principal or Vice-Principal in any school...here's a shout out to you!

AP Test Dates SY2010-11

Here are the test dates from Kapaa High Counselor, Terri Christensen.
Please see the original post here for all the details.