PRINCIPALS FORUM- Week of May 14th

2012 Senior Awards Ceremony: Kudos to our Counselors, Joan, Emmi, and Doris for a very splendid awards ceremony recognizing deserving seniors. It's very special when we can take time to acknowledge our students' academic achievements as it is truly a testament to their hard work! Special thanks to Judy Kuloloia and her culinary students for providing the wonderful food and to the Interact club for purchasing a cake. 

Graduation reminders:

• Please ensure that Counselors and Registrar receive names of seniors who are not passing by the close of Wednesday. Critical that we provide identified students and their parents in a timely manner; and
• Encouraging everyone to attend Friday's graduation ceremony so we can show that solidarity and support. I have already sent out invitations to our feeder schools within the East Complex as our elementary & middle school teachers and administrators should be part of the celebration....we need to honor our K-12 efforts.

Instructional day changes: Please note the changes for Wednesday, 5/23 and Thursday, 5/24. PCNC Nancy Borilez has done a terrific job informing parents/community and the bus companies have been notified. Please share with your students.
Wednesday, May 23rd will become a full day and instruction will end at 2:20 p.m; and
Thursday, May 24th (last day for students/teachers) will be converted to a Wednesday schedule ending @1:40 p.m. 

Achieve 3000: Just wanted to keep everyone updated that the current Achieve 3000 contract expires Dec 31, 2012. Three years ago, this contract agreement was signed to support all public school students. Currently data shows that about 125,000 students enrolled but only 50,000 students using it at least 40 times/year. Kapaa High's data shows that 12 teachers are utilizing, mostly in grades 9 & 10 totaling near 180 students. Students range from 4 - 80 hours utilizing the program. It is my understanding that the new 3 year contract will be about $4.14 million/year based on the current student usage count. Should the student use count be higher the cost will certainly lessen. Please think about this as I need to make some decisions as to whether our school will participate as schools may be asked to kick in funds to support this contract if we choose to renew. Will speak more on this at Wednesday's staff meeting.

Weekly Calendar: 

Tuesday, May 15th: Athletic Awards Ceremony @Gym 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16th : Faculty/Staff Meeting @Library 1:50 p.m.

Friday, May 18th: Graduation


Have a great week!