As we begin this new week, instructional calendar shows approximately seven weeks or 30 instructional days left in the school year. Clearly we are all aware of the work yet to be done....the content standards that still needs to be covered, ensuring that our grade 10 students are able to demonstrate positive levels of proficiency per the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA), senior projects/presentations, PTP work yet to be finalized, etc. The true testament of our efforts will be seen per the results of our collective efforts at the end of the school year.
We continue to also plan for the SY 2011-12 teaching lines as Mr. Barcial has shared both the student count projections and a sample template for each department to provide their teaching line recommendations. Appreciate the discussions with various departments in providing me guidance as to how they believe the master schedule should look like. Each department's feedback is an important process for solid input. At the end of the day, my final decision will continue to be based on what strengths each teacher brings as the education of our students can never be left to chance. The importance of knowing how every content area teacher and support staff can support every student remains critical.
Please remind your students on the importance that they remain focused and responsible in their school work and attendance. This holds especially true for the seniors as administration has taken time to personally speak with a few of them as their attendance (especially tardiness) and grades are on the edge. Parents of seniors who have not adhered their senior agreements have already been informed that their child will not be participating in the graduation ceremony. Very difficult to see some of our seniors lose that opportunity to walk with their peers after 13 years of schooling. At the end of the day we must remember that participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege and not a right....the diploma that's earned is a right! Bottom-line, we expect all students and especially our seniors to model the GLOs.
Reminders:
Principal Out-of-Office: I will be serving on an accreditation work group for James B. Castle High School April 11 - 14th and returning to the office on Friday, April 15th. Both Diane Ayre and Todd Harrison will be in charge.
Faculty Meeting: Faculty meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 13th 2:00 p.m. @Library to discuss for the upcoming Senior Projects as well as an update status of Hawaii State Assessment interventions and SY 2011-12 master schedule. Both Diane Ayre & Todd Harrison will be in charge of the meeting.
Senior Project Presentations: Senior Project presentations are scheduled during the week of April 18 - 21, 2011. School will be on a Wednesday schedule for that week and students' release time will be at 1:35 p.m. Ask that everyone be aware of the expectations that is shared @wEdnesday's faculty meeting.
Teacher Line Template: Registrar Todd Barcial e-mailed a copy of the teacher line templates to all Department Heads. DHs are to work with their teachers and submit recommendations for SY 2011-12 to the principal by 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 15th.
Kapaa High School Foundation Fun Run/Walk Fund-raiser: The Kapaa High School Foundation will be having its first annual Fun/Walk event @Kapaa Walking Path on Saturday, April 16th, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Encourage all staff and students to support our school's Foundation as monies received will ultimately go to support our students. Registration forms can be found on our school's website under the Kapaa High Foundation.
Have a great week!
Daniel S. Hamada
Principal
Kapaa High School
4695 Mailihuna Road
Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
PH: (808) 821- 4401 ext. 102
FAX: (808) 821- 4420
daniel_hamada@notes.k12.hi.us
Kapaa High School cares for and supports "ALL" students to be prepared for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century.
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