Mahalo for the continued feedback addressing the proposed bell schedule for SY 2012-13. Believe that we are coming to that point where most of the questions/feedback have been addressed. In fact, a good number have shared that the bell proposal was taking a more definitive shape....especially as the "significant adult" period needed more clarification. Remember that our goal is to first collectively create a proposed bell schedule, carry-out the voting process, and ultimately take that quality time next school year in finalizing/planning out the details. Attached is the updated draft that will be discussed with department heads and faculty.
Administration will be sharing SY 2011-12 master schedule draft with the department heads and faculty over the next two weeks. It will reflect number of projected positions and teaching lines. Critical that we always keep that larger picture/goal in mind as each of these elements such the master schedule, bell schedule, and SLC HUIs & mini-mags, DSI assessment, etc. are linked together within our Academic/Financial plans. Collectively all of these critical elements help form our road map toward our school's vision in preparing all students for college and careers in the 21st century. Should any community individual(s) ask what Kapaa High School is about, you have your talking points to speak too.
This past week, the State Board of Education approved SY 2011-12 calendar and attached is the pdf. Will provide a more specific calendar probably in April that includes major activities such as converting instructional days to professional development days, HSA testing dates, etc.
Finally, special thanks to Bridget Arume, the Eastside Family Summit Committee and the many volunteers for another successful event. This past Saturday's event marked the 8th Annual Family Summit held to strengthen and inspire Kauai's families to choose a drug-free life through prevention and education. Special kudos to our students and staff who volunteered and entertained...it was an Outstanding Job and Outstanding Day!!!
Principal @State-level Mtg: I will be off campus for most of Monday, Feb. 7th meeting with State Superintendent Matayoshi and several administrators. Will be back in the office later Monday afternoon. Both Diane Ayre and Todd Harrison are in charge.
Department Head Meeting: The next department head mtg will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 9th in the Student Center Bldg. conference room. Agenda discussions will focus on the proposed bell schedule, SY 2011-12 master schedule and staffing, and Smaller Learning Community updates.
Literacy for Learning: The third session addressing Data for School Improvement - What Comes after Assessment" for Administrators and Literacy coaches will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10th @ 8:30 a.m. in the District Office Conference room 2nd floor. Official memo from CAS Bill Arakaki is forthcoming.
Project Graduation fund-raiser: Hope you can come out to support Kapaa high's Project Grad fund-raiser at the Kapaa McDonalds on Thursday, Feb. 10th starting @5:30 p.m. Number of our staff and community individuals will be working at several stations.
SMART Board training session: For those teachers that signed up for the Smart Board training, reminder that it will be held on Friday, 11th in the library starting promptly at 8:00 a.m.
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
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