2015-2016 huakailani school handbook

2015-2016 Huakailani School Handbook

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Contents

SCHOOL DRESS CODE 5

Huakailani's Committment 5

At Huakailani School We... 6

Arbitration Agreement 6

School Lunch 7

Progress Report, Conferences & Report Cards 7

Medication Policy 8

Illness Policy 9

Student Health Records 10

Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures 10

Attendance Policies 11

Enrollment & Admissions 12

Tuition Policy (from contract) 13

Visitors & Volunteers 13

Civility Policy 14

Dangerous Substances 14

Insurance Policy 14

Special Needs Policy 15

Promotion Policy 15

Student Emergency Card 15

Student Work Public Release Policy 16

Communicable Disease Policy 16

Notice of Confidentiality Practices 16

Religious Policy & Character Education 18

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Field Trips 18

Head Lice (Uku) Policy 19

Lost and Found 20

Homework 20

Electronic Devices & Toys 21

Birthdays & Special Events 21

Candy, Gum, Soda 23

Student Release Policies 23

Student Phone Use 24

Dangerous Substances 24

Money at School 25

Emergency Procedures 25

Program Overview 27

School Hours 31

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SCHOOL DRESS CODETuesday, July 21, 2015Standard Dress Code:Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays students are required to wear a school shirtfor their top. Bottoms can be anything from jeans, shorts, skorts, skirts to capris- Neat, clean clothes free from holes; tears and excessive fading and staining.- Safe and secure footwear for all activities. All shoes must have a back. Slippers andhigh-heeled shoes are not permitted. Slippers and no back shoes okay on Free DressWednesdays.- Hairstyles should be neat and conservative. Hairstyles should be out of the eyes.Unnatural hair dyes - red, pink, green, purple, blues, etc. are not allowed.- Pink school shirts will be mandatory for field trips.Uniform Top for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

FREE DRESS WEDNESDAY - Wednesdays will be days when students can expresstheir style and color individuality and wear attire of their choice ( following the standarddress code.) Free Dress Day is on a day when the students do not have to walk to thepark.- Tops - Huakailani T-Shirts (Any color. Huakailani Logo shirts are mandatory.)- Bottoms - Student may wear any color/fabric slacks, jeans, skirts, skorts, shorts, capris.Colors do not have to be navy and khaki only.-Due to recess and Physical Education activities, shorts are recommended to be wornunder skirts and dresses.- Friday is PE Day - Students need to wear school PE shirt and athletic/ tennis shoes.Crocs do not count as athletic shoes.

Due to new styles in clothing lengths, we have added the following to the school dresscode regarding length of shorts for grades 4 and up:

Grades 4-5-6 - The length of skirts/dresses and shorts should not be too short. If astudents fingertips touch the skin when the arms are held straight at the sides, then theclothing item is too short and may not be worn at school.

Huakailani's CommittmentTuesday, July 21, 2015Students are immersed in meaningful experiences that build self-esteem and enhancecreativity and individuality in a safe, nurturing environment; where they have theopportunity grow to their full academic and personal potential. We provide students with astrong foundation in all of the major areas of knowledge: mathematics, social studies,drama, language, music, visual arts, science, personal and social education foreignlanguage and physical education.Huakailani is committed to delivering an individualizedprogram andmakes whole child education work.

Qualified instructors provide each student with creative and challenging learningexperiences that support the development of the whole child -academically, socially, physically and emotionally.

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The school program, anchored by National Common Core standards and is based on awell crafted program that is uniquely tailored to meet needs of each individual child itserves.

Huakailani is committed to nurturing and guiding each studentto develop her full potential.

At Huakailani School We...Tuesday, July 21, 2015At Huakailani School we...

Impart in each student the love of learning in a safe and enriching environment. Build upon the inquisitive nature of the young student. Nurture and challenge each student to reach her greatest potential. Value high quality education, continuous improvements and positive communications

as shared responsibility of the school, home and community. Use a variety of teaching strategies, meaningful materials and innovative technology

enhanced by current educational research maximizing student learning andsupporting individual learning styles.

Provide each student with a variety of assessment opportunities to demonstrateachievement and application of learning.

Provide individualized attention to the learning needs of each child. Honor the individual learning style of each child as the most appropriate mode of

learning for her. Support and enhance each childs joy in learning, in active inquiry, in skills mastery

and in aesthetic expression. Actively support the development of each childs ability to self-direct and self-

regulate her own learning. Actively support the development of each childs ability to learn through cooperation

and collaboration with others.

Arbitration AgreementTuesday, July 21, 2015Arbitration AgreementIf a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, and if thedispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree to first try to settle thedispute in good faith by mediation administered by the Dispute Prevention & Resolutionservice or a similar neutral organization in Honolulu, Hawaii under its Commercialmediation Rules before resorting to arbitration pursuant to the following paragraph.In the case of any controversy between the parties concerning, but not limited to, thevalidity, construction, or interpretation of this Agreement, or any other matter arisinghereunder, the parties shall refer such dispute for resolution pursuant to the CommercialRules of the Dispute Prevention & Resolution service or similar neutral organization forreferral to a single Arbitrator, with at least ten years of commercial arbitration experience,in Honolulu, Hawaii.Said Arbitrator shall promptly determine such dispute and deliver a written decision toeach party by personal delivery or certified mail. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be

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final and binding on all parties and shall be enforceable as any Arbitration award. TheArbitrator may hold meetings, hearings, and take testimony of witnesses and receiveevidence, and shall be empowered to compel the attendance of any person or theproduction of any evidence. The Arbitrator shall not have the power to award punitivedamages.The Arbitrator may award attorneys fees and costs and arbitration expenses to theprevailing party.BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY DISPUTEARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS DESCRIBED HEREIN DECIDED BY NEUTRALARBITRATION AS PROVIDED HEREIN, AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOUMAY POSSES TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL. BYEXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TODISCOVERY AND APPEAL. IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION AFTERAGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATEUNDER THE AUTHORITY OF HAWAII LAW. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THISARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY.

School LunchTuesday, July 21, 2015

Huakailani takes advantage of beinglocated in the middle of Kailua Town. Eachweek, we offer a variety of hot lunchoptions to our students from neighboringrestaurants. Some examples of restaurantswe have partnered with are: BowlesBurritos,Teddy's Bigger Burgers, MauiTaco, Crepes No Kai Oi, Fat Boys, PapaJohns, Bale, Ninja Sushi, Subway, WholeFoods.

Home lunch is also a great option. Please note; usage of microwave for heating will notbe allowed.The Lunch Order Form will be sent home on the 15th of each month.The order deadline is the last Friday of each month for the next month's order.

Progress Report, Conferences & Report CardsTuesday, July 21, 2015 Progress Reports, Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences & Report CardsStudent PortfoliosEach student will develop a portfolio that contains work samples andproject reflections. This portfolio will be shared with parents at the Student-LedConference at the end of the school year.Showcases - Parents will be able to see exactly what their daughters have been learningthrough several showcases planned througout the school year. It is an opportunity for thestudents to "showcase" and share their learning and for parents to stay completelyinvolved and up to date on their daughter's progress. Examples of "Showcases" would bea musical performance, poetry night, project display, portfolio sharing, art exhibit, sciencefair, etc.

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Conferences-Parent/Teacher conferences are held in October to review the learning plans for eachstudent. In May, student-led conferences will be held to share student portfolios withparents. The teacher or parent may also request a conference at any time during theschool year as needed. Weekly Progress Reports Student progress will be updatedweekly on an online progress data sheet for all students. Parents will be able to log ontothe progress sheet at any time to view students progress and to read notes posted by theteachers. Report Cards A traditional report card detailing progress will be sent home atthe end of each quarter. October, January, March and May. Promotion Promotion to thenext grade is determined by a students academic performance, social growth anddevelopmental factors. The instructor will consult with parents to determine the bestacademic path for the student. Options include promotion, retention or conditionalpromotion. Summer school or outside intervention, to help assure success for the studentmay be required. Students may be placed on academic or discipline probation. In suchcases, the students behavior or academic progress will be monitored according todefined expectations upon the outset of the next year. (See Probation Section.)

Note: Huakailani School does not have the necessary resources to enroll students withsevere learning or behavioral challenges. If it is identified that students have needs thatare beyond the school resources, the school will work with the parents to find a newschool that better matches the student's needs.

Medication PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015SCHOOL MEDICATION POLICY No medication can be administered to a student without the written authorization fromthe parent and physician. Medication Authorization is required for all medications including over-the-countermedications such as Tylenol, Advil, cough medicine, cough drops and medicated skincreams (THE COUNTER MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM D MUST BE ONFILE).A medication authorization form must be completed by the physician and signed by boththe physician and parent for prescribed medication. (SEE MEDICATIONAUTHORIZATION FORM C). If you child needs to receive more than one medication, please feel free to make copiesof the form or call the office for additional copies.Medication that is brought into school MUST BE TRANSPORTED BY AN ADULT ANDIN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. If you are bringing in a prescription medication, ask the pharmacist to give you twolabeled bottles when you drop off the prescription. With prescription medications, pleasebring in to school only the amount of medication that will be administered in school sothat the medication does not have to travel back and forth from school every day.The only medications that students are allowed to carry with them and self- administerare those medications needed for potentially life-threatening illnesses such as inhalers forasthma or EpiPens for anaphylaxis. The students may carry these medications only whenthe student is able to demonstrate proper self-administration technique. Self-administration forms need to be signed by the physician and parent then returned to theSchool Office. All other medications will be kept locked in the School Office and will be administered to

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the student at the time designated by the physician. The school director, parent orguardian are the only ones permitted to administer medication to students in school or onclass trips.If you have any questions concerning the schools medication policy, please do nothesitate to the school. The safe handling of medication is an important lesson to ourchildren.MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION INFORMATIONFill Out FORM C

Anaphalaxis Emergency Plan Form D1. Medications should be administered at home whenever possible. All medications to beadministered during program hours must have parent/guardian authorization.2. The first dose of any new medication must be given at home.3. All medications must be properly labeled with the child's name, name of medication,exact dosage to be taken, expiration date and exact time or frequency dose is to betaken.4. Medication MUST be in the original container with the prescription label or directionlabel attached. The form and container must match. Make sure medication has notexpired.5. Medications may not be accepted by personnel unless the Medication AuthorizationForm is completed and signed.6. The parent/guardian is responsible for submitting a new form each time there is achange in dosage or a change in time which medication is to be administered.7. Huakailani School does not assume responsibility for unauthorized medication takenindependently by the child.8. Under no circumstances may any staff member facilitate the taking of any medicationsoutside the procedures outlined here/above.9. Depending on the parent/guardians order, epi-pens will be carried by the child or staff.10. If repeat doses of Epi-pen injections are necessary, the parent/guardian must supplytwo Epi-pen kits.11. Only pre-measured doses of epinephrine may be given by Huakailani personnel.12. The parent/guardian is responsible for submitting a new form whenever there is achange in dosage or a change in the conditions under which epinephrine is to beinjected.

Illness PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015It is school policy that students stay home until they are 24 hours free from a fever of 100Degrees F and above, diarrhea and vomiting before returning to school.Health and Illness Procedures & PoliciesStudents who are injured or show signs of colds or other illnesses are referred to theAdministrative Assistant. When students need to be picked up from school she will notifythe parents/guardian or alternate contact.Parents are expected to make every effort to pick up their child within the hour. For thebenefit of the child and protection of the other students, it is the policy of the school thatany student who has a cold, sore throat, fever, or is not well should not be sent to school.Students with a pending throat culture should not return to school until the result isknown.We encourage the parent/guardian to consult their physician before sending the studentback to school. Students who are ill should stay home the entire day. Families will benotified of any significant communicable diseases by email and via the family

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communication folder (Friday Folder).

HEALTH NOTES:All school staff are CPR and First Aid certified.A first aid kit and cell phone are taken to the park (recess/PE) and on all field trips.

Student Health RecordsTuesday, July 21, 2015Student Health Records - Students are required to have a physical examination from a U.S. licensed professional.Submit the SHR/Form 14 to the school office. The physical exam and tuberculosisclearance must be dated 12 months from entrance into school. The SHR/Form 14 shoulddocument the physical exam and up-to-date immunization records including Varicella,Hepatitis, MMR, tuberculosis clearance, and other notations. In compliance with the Hawaii state Law a certificate of TB examination must bepresented prior to the date of first attendance at any school in Hawaii. This requirementmay not be deferred or postponed. A student without a valid TB certificate may not attendschool. A Mantoux tuberculin skin test must have been given within 12 months beforefirst attending school in Hawaii.New StudentsAll new students must submit a physical exam with up-to-dateimmunizations and tuberculosis clearance (TB) dated within 12 months of the first day ofschool or entrance into school.NOTE: A student who has not submitted a report of physical examination and record ofall required immunizations, or a medical appointment card showing the student is in theprocess of completing the missing requirements will not be allowed to attend school.There is no provisional attendance for students lacking the certificate of the TBexamination.

Drop Off and Pick Up ProceduresTuesday, July 21, 2015

Arrival and Drop Off Procedures

Park in one of the street parking spacesalong Hekili Street or Macy's parking lotand walk your child to class. The visitorparking slot in the school parking lot mayalso be used if available. Drop off by theside gate - Macy's Side. We have copies ofthe map above if you need to give a copy topeople who will be dropping off and/orpicking up your daughter.The driveway into the school is one way inand out with reserved parking and is verydifficult to get in and out. Please do not usethe school drive way. Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures

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2:30 is for Malama dismissal and2:45 is for Grades Lokahi and Holomua dismissal - Thedesignated pick up area is at the Tourist Bus Stop (Green Canopy in the Macy's Parkinglot) next to the Parking Garage (Bowling Alley Side). This area allows parents to park andwait and load students safely into the vehicles.

Parents may also park in one of the parking spaces along Hekili Street or in the Macy'sparking lot to pick up their child.We understand that parents sometimes run late, especially due traffic related delays. At2:45 pm Malama and 3:00 p.m. for Lokahi and Holomua, remaining students will beescorted back to the classroom and will wait in the office reception area. Please park andcome to the school to pick your child after the 2:45 for Malama and 3:00 for Lokahi &Holomua. Students not picked up within the 30 minute window (30 minutes after thedismissal time) will be checked into Butterfly Club and the Drop-In Butterfly Club Fee willbe charged.Butterfly Club Late Pick Up Fee: If you are running late to pick up your daughter who isenrolled in Butterfly Club, please call 263-2020 to let the school know. Pick up after6:00pm will incur a $10.00 per 10 minute additional child care charge.Be sure to let other people picking up your daughter know where to go for pick up.Especially let them know not to park in the 146 Hekili Street parking spaces. *Please call263-2020 if you are running late due to traffic or other emergency situations.No studentwill be permitted to leave the school with anyone other than a person who is specificallydesignated on the Student Information Card. IDs may be checked. This is a safetyprocedure. Please advise those that you designate to pick up your child that they may beasked to show ID. Safety First! If someone that is not listed will be picking up yourdaughter, please notify the school.

Attendance PoliciesTuesday, July 21, 2015Call in Absences:On the day of absence, report the absence to 263-2020 by 9:00 a.m. Absences not calledin will be verified.

Consistent attendance at school is important; long or frequent periods of absence mayaffect a childs ability to progress academically. We assume that students will miss schoolno more than a total of 21 days in an academic school year. Instances where studentsmiss school more than 21 instructional days per year for serious illness or other unusualcircumstances will be evaluated individually to determine whether the student is ready toadvance to the next grade level in a subsequent year.It is best if routine doctor appointments are made early in the day or near the end of theschool day, so as to not disrupt the students day at school. Whenever a parent orguardian picks up a child for a medical or dental appointment, the parent must sign thechild out from the classroom so that we can account for all of our students at all times.Homework for Days Absent Parents do not need to contact the school for homeworkrequests when the student is absent as the nature of missed assignments andrequirements for completing homework will be determined by the classroom teacher andprovided to the student upon return to school.Long-Term Absences (More than 5 consecutive days of absence) We encourage familiesto refrain from taking vacations during school time that involves missing numerous (morethan 5 days) school days. We do realize there are times when this is unavoidable and

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that trips are also educationally valuable. Family emergencies and extended illnesssituations will be handled on a case by case basis. It is the responsibility of each family torequest extended absence approval in a timely manner (at least 2 weeks in advance)from the teacher. Please inform the teacher and in writing or e-mail about the intendedtrip. With advanced notice, work will be provided to be completed by the teacher.Tardiness It is disruptive when students consistently come in late to school. The schooldepends on parents planning commute time so that students are at school at least a fewminutes before school begins each day. Please make every effort to have your child atschool by Please make every effort to have your child at school by 8:30a.m.

Enrollment & AdmissionsTuesday, July 21, 2015Huakailani School admits students of any race, color, religion, or national and ethnicorigin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or madeavailable to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,religion, national origin or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and other school administered programs, as provided by federal andstate law. Huakailani School operates within our State and Federal law to follow theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accept students with disabilities withinreasonable boundaries by considering whether the acceptance would result in unduehardship to the school. Admission into the Huakailani School program is based ondevelopmental readiness, admission assessment/observation session, teacherrecommendations and academic reports (if applicable) of the current and past year.Wait List Students on the waiting lists will be admitted beginning with the earliestapplication.THE STEPS OF THE ADMISSION PROCESS:Step 1 Complete initial application and submit $50.00 application fee payable toHuakailani School,Step 2 Student Visitation and Assessment and Interview Day: Each applicant must beevaluated and observed prior to being admitted to the school. The evaluation processincludes the applicant spending a day at Huakailani School. Observers will make note ofvarious skills including the following: attention, socialization/interpersonal, comprehensionand verbal ability, and fine/gross motor skills. On the Student Assessment and InterviewDay, pre-academic (kindergarten) and academic skills Grades 1-6) will be assessed.Parents will also be interviewed at this time.Step 3 Admissions Committee Decision. The Admissions Committee (AC) will determinethe students eligibility after considering the whole child and any factors that couldimpact the students performance. The Committee will consider all available applicantinformation and rate each applicant based on social and academic readiness andpersonal qualities. After all eligible students are identified; the Committee will select alimited number of students for admission. The selection process will proceed according tothe school admission policies and priorities as stated above.Step 4 Parent Notification of Admissions Committee Decision. You will receive writtennotification of the Admission Committees Decision.Step 5 Execution of Enrollment Contract and Submission of Deposit, Tuition and Fees. Ifyour child is accepted, you will be asked to return a signed contract and a non refundabledeposit. This deposit guarantees a space for your child before the first tuition is due.Note: Sibling applicants will be considered based on the individuals qualifications

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Tuition Policy (from contract)


Tuesday, July 21, 2015POLICY FROM THE WORDING OF ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS:

Withdrawal Policy:The undersigned understand and agree that our obligations to pay the tuition and fees forthe full academic year is unconditional, and that in the event of the absence, withdrawal,or dismissal of our child from Huakailani School for Girls during the academic year, noportion of such tuition or fees paid or outstanding will be refunded or cancelled. Tuitionand fees paid as a result of withdrawal are non-transferrable to another student. If theundersigned notifies Huakailani School for Girls Office, in writing that our child shall notenroll for the 2015-2016 school year (after retuning a signed contract), the followingdeadlines and obligations apply:

Written notice of withdrawal received by office: The undersigned agree to pay HuakailaniSchool for Girls: On or before July 24, 2015 $500.00 non-refundable deposit is retainedby Huakailani School for Girls July 25 - August 1 50% of tuition and fees is due toHuakailani School for Girls August 2 and after 100% of tuition and fees is due toHuakailani School for Girls, regardless of withdrawal from the school

All outstanding tuition balances will be due with in 30 days if the student is no longerenrolled for any reason. Delinquent accounts will be turned over to a collection agency orreferred to legal counsel for collection. If action is taken, whether by court proceedings orotherwise, to collect any sum which may become due under the terms of this Agreement,the undersigned promise to pay (in addition any amounts owed, plus interest) all costs ofcollection, including reasonable attorneys fees, and other expenses incurred byHuakailani School for Girls.

Not included in the tuition: Excursion costs, Comprehensive Fee ($100.00 asemester); Parents will be notified before being billed; After School EnrichmentClasses

Visitors & VolunteersTuesday, July 21, 2015VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS

VISITING CLASSROOMS -School parents are welcome to visit the school, and volunteer to help. We ask thatparents and other visitors (Grandparents, aunts, uncles) be mindful of the fact that theirpresence can be a potential source of distraction for students and instruction.To avoid circumstances where too many visitors are present at once, we ask that parentsand other visitors arrange visits ahead of time.Requests for visits can be made via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling263-2020.VOLUNTEERS -

Classroom Volunteers - Let us know how you would like to help in the classroom and wecan let you know how you can get involved. We love volunteers!

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Civility Policy


Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Members of the Huakailani School staff will treat parents and other members of the publicwith respect and will expect the same in return. The school is committed to maintainingorderly educational and administrative processes; keeping schools and administrativeoffices free from disruptions; and preventing unauthorized persons from entering schoolgrounds. The aim is to promote mutual respect and orderly conduct within the school,thereby setting a model for children and others in the community. It is not meant todeprive any person of the right to freedom of expression. Volatile, hostile or aggressiveactions and words cannot be tolerated, and individuals who engage in these activitiesmay face legal penalties. Members of the Huakailani School staff will treat parents andother members of the public with respect and will expect the same in return. The schoolis committed to maintaining orderly educational and administrative processes; keepingschools and administrative offices free from disruptions; and preventing unauthorizedpersons from entering school grounds. The aim is to promote mutual respect and orderlyconduct within the school, thereby setting a model for children and others in thecommunity. It is not meant to deprive any person of the right to freedom of expression.Volatile, hostile or aggressive actions and words cannot be tolerated, and individuals whoengage in these activities may face legal penalties.

Dangerous SubstancesTuesday, July 21, 2015In order to protect the health, moral, and quality education of our students, HuakailaniSchool has no tolerance for the use or possession of dangerous substances. It is aviolation of established school policy to have any drug-related paraphernalia or prohibitedsubstance on campus or at a school activity or function. Prohibited substances include,but are not limited to, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs whichare not authorized in advance by a medical prescription and reported to the office, or anyother illegal or controlled drug. Use, possession, or transfer of such a substance, on or offcampus is a violation of this policy and will result in immediate suspension and probableexpulsion. It should also be clear that the possession of firearms, knives, flammablesubstances (including cigarette lighters), explosives, fireworks, mace and the like is alsoin violation of established school policy. Use, possession, or transfer of these items willresult in immediate suspension and probable expulsion.

Insurance PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015It is the operating policy of Huakailani School (the school) that liability insurance is carriedat all times, consistent with meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements dictated byregulations and prudent business practices. If for any reason such insurance coverage isto be cancelled or terminated, the school will provide written notice to all parents orguardians, or students enrolled in the school. Such notification will occur at least sevenworking days prior to coverage termination or cancellation.

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Special Needs PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015Huakailani School recognizes and addresses the students special needs on a case-by-case basis. For example, the allergy and health concerns lists, which are distributed to allemployees dealing with students, are a manifestation of this policy.

Promotion PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015Promotion to the next grade level at Huakailani School is determined by the studentsacademic performance and social and developmental readiness and based on the GradeLevel Curriculum Objectives (Scope and Sequence for Grade Level). The options includepromotion, retention or conditional promotion.This discussion starts at the regularly scheduled second quarter report, unless issuesmerit outside evaluation and/or screening. In such cases, parents, teachers, and theDirector meet formally to plan further steps.At the second quarter, progress is evaluated for promotion to the next grade level andshared with the parents. By the end of January, parents are informed by the teacher and/or the Director of any conditional contracts, possible repeats or dismissal. If thepromotion is conditional, the parents will receive, in addition to the contract, a letter fromthe school detailing the terms of the conditions and the contract is held until the terms aremet. If the terms are not met, contract is not issued and the student is dismissed from theschool..

Student Emergency CardTuesday, July 21, 2015A new card is filled out by the parent at the beginning of each new school year.

This information card lists vital information needed regarding the parents/guardians whoneed to be contacted for emergencies or other situations that may occur throughout theday.

The card indicates: Who is authorized by the parent/guardian to pick up the child at school. Who assumes responsibility for the child in case parents are not able to pick up thechild.Every effort will be made to contact the parent/guardian or other individuals designatedon the Student Information Card when a child needs to be treated in an emergency.If contacts cannot be reached and the nature of the emergency requires immediate actionthe school will use the consent form to obtain treatment for the student at theparent/guardians expense.

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Student Work Public Release PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015

STUDENT WORK PUBLIC RELEASEPOLICYA students work or photograph may beused in publications for circulation outsidethe school (advertising, newspaper, news)unless the parent's permission has beendenied on the school release form. Allstudents who have permission denied arelisted on the school's "no public photorelease list" and will not be included in thephotograph for such publications.

Communicable Disease PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015Prior to the start of school, new students must submit a FORM 14 completed by theirdoctor. Students are expected to be in compliance with the Hawaii immunizationschedule. The school is required to exclude children from school who are out ofcompliance with the state immunization schedule. The risk of transmitting blood bornepathogens, including Hepatitis B and C, HIV or AIDS is extremely low in school settingswhen standard precautions to prevent disease transmission are followed. Standardprecautions dictate that all blood and body fluids be handled as though they areinfectious.

The parent(s) or guardian(s) of a student with a communicable disease or infestationshould notify the school as soon as they have knowledge of their childs diagnosis.School guidelines for exclusion due to a communicable disease will followrecommendations from local, state and federal agencies that address communicabledisease standards. The determination regarding the conditions under which a child mayor may not attend school will be made on a case-by-case basis by the school nurse withadvice from one or more of the following: the head of school, school administrators (asselected by the Director), parent(s) or guardian(s), treating physician and public healthofficials. The number of school personnel informed of the students condition will belimited by the Director to those essential in ensuring the proper care of the child and inprotecting against transmission of the disease.

Notice of Confidentiality PracticesTuesday, July 21, 2015IMPORTANT: THIS NOTICE DEALS WITH THE SHARING OF INFORMATION FROMMEDICAL FILES. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

This notice describes your confidentiality rights as they relate to information from yourmedical records and explains the circumstances under which information from your

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medical records may be shared with others. The information in this notice also applies toothers covered under your health plan, such as your spouse or children. If you do notunderstand the terms of this notice, please ask for further explanation. This notice isgiven pursuant to Chapter 323C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the privacy ofmedical records.

Your Rights: As an educational institution, Huakailani School maintains medical recordsfor students attending our school. These records are used primarily for the purposes ofproviding medical treatment in emergency circumstances and complying with state lawsrelating to recordkeeping requirements for educational institutions.

Under Chapter 323C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, you have certain rights regarding yourmedical records. These rights include the right to: Inspect and copy your recordscontaining identifiable health information; Appeal any denial of a request to inspect orcopy records; Request that a health care provider attach information to your medicalrecord; Receive a confidentiality notice from your health plan upon enrollment, annually,and when confidentiality practices are substantially amended; Request HuakailaniSchools written procedures regarding your rights to confidentiality; and Limit thedisclosure of health information by deciding not to utilize any health insurance or otherthird party payment for the service.A students rights under this law shall be exercised solely by the student if the student iseighteen years of age or older, solely by the students parents or legal guardian if thestudent is under fourteen years of age, and by the student or parent or guardian if thestudent is between fourteen and eighteen years of age. If a student between fourteen andeighteen years of age and the students parent or guardian do not agree as to whether toauthorize the use or disclosure of protected health information, the studentsauthorization or revocation of authorization shall control. Uses of Protected HealthInformation: Your medical records may be collected, held, used, or disclosed to thirdparties for the following purposes: Compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 323C and 302A-1154, 302A-1155, 302A-1156, 302A-1157, 302A-1159, 302A-1161, and other relevant state laws; Compliance with Hawaii Administrative Rules, 11-157, 11-164, and other relevantstate regulations; andTreatment.Your protected health information will not be disclosed or used without your authorizationexcept for the purposes described above or as required by law. If it is necessary forinformation to be used for purposes other than described above, the information will bereleased in a form that cannot be traced to a specific individual. Other entities may useyour health information for purposes of payment; conducting quality assurance activitiesor outcomes assessments; reviewing the competence or qualifications of health careprofessionals; performing accreditation, licensing, or credentialing activities; analyzinghealth plan claims or health care records data; evaluating provider clinical performance;carrying out utilization management; or conducting or arranged for auditing services inaccordance with statue, rule, or accreditation requirements. You may authorizedisclosure for other purposes by completing a written authorization that meets therequirements of the law. You may revoke such authorization in writing at any time.Inspecting your Health Information: If you wish to inspect or obtain copies of your medicalrecords, please submit your written request to the School Office. We will contact you toarrange a time when you may visit our school to inspect your records. We may charge anominal fee for copies of medical records. If your request to inspect or copy records isdenied, we will provide you with the specific reasons and an opportunity to appeal ourdecision. A copy of this notice may be obtained by contacting the office.

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Religious Policy & Character Education


Tuesday, July 21, 2015Huakailani Schools philosophy statement indicates that the school is committed tofostering a global perspective and creating a community that embraces and celebratesdiversity. The school endeavors to create an environment in which a student of any or nofaith will feel accepted by the community. The school promotes a society in whicheveryones personal belief system will be recognized and valued, as long as it issupportive of the qualities of positive character promoted by Huakailani School.

Character education teaches universally-accepted values, such as truthfulness,responsibility, compassion, diligence, sincerity, trustworthiness, respect, attentiveness,obedience, orderliness, forgiveness, virtue, fairness, caring, citizenship and integrity, andmotivates students to incorporate these values into their lives. Character education willbe non-partisan and non-religious.Religious instruction will be the responsibility of the students family and their place ofworship. While prayer is not a part of our student activities at the school, the school bodydoes pledge allegiance to the flag as an expression of citizenship.

Field TripsTuesday, July 21, 2015

Field trips allow students to make relevantconnections with the school studies.Transportation is by car or van. PinkHuakailani t-shirts for easy identificationand covered shoes (no crocs) are requiredon field trips.

T o e n s u r e a d e q u a t e s u p e r v i s i o nchaperones are needed. All parents andguardians are welcome to chaperone trips.In the event of insufficient number ofchaperones, some field trips may becancelled. For certain excursions, with theteachers approval, parents with or withoutyounger siblings may join on the excursionsite and may be charged an entrance fee.

To make our field trip safe and fun for everyone, the following guidelines should berespected: Chaperones are expected to follow the following guidelines that have been establishedto enable teachers to provide safe, effective and enjoyable field trips for the students. Chaperones are responsible for 2 -5 students. Chaperones and students stay with thegroup at all times. Students are expected to walk, holding hands with a peer orchaperone. Chaperones refrain from carrying students. Chaperones inform the teacherbefore escorting students to the restroom. Chaperones should not purchase snacks,treats or souvenirs at concessions for their group. Cellular phones are on voice mailduring guided tours. The primary role of a parent chaperone is to ensure the safety ofthe students that are assigned to their group.

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The teacher determines the number of chaperones required for each field trip. Siterequirements regarding adult to child ratio, the distance of the trip and safety issues willbe considered when determining the number of chaperones needed for each trip.

Field trips offer opportunities to enrich a childs education. Preparation for a field trip isalmost as important as the field trip itself. The time spent beforehand often involves muchconversation about what the children can expect to see and what sort of behavior isexpected of them.In spite of adequate supervision and parent volunteers, it is advisable to discuss safetywith your child prior to a field trip. Safety is a concern shared by all parents and field triptime presents an important opportunity to enlist parental help.Field Trip and vehicle waivers are filled out by parents at the beginning of each schoolyear. Parents who decline signing of the vehicle waiver will drive their own child(ten) onfield trips.

A form is also required to be filled out by all chaperoning parents that will be driving otherstudents.

Head Lice (Uku) PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2015NO HEAD LICE POLICY

Effective immediately, students will no longer be excluded if they have nits (lice eggs).Students with head lice will continue to be excluded until they are lice-free. Excludedstudents will be examined for lice when they return to school and rechecked 14 days laterto confirm that they remain free of lice. Background Head lice are most commonly foundin children 3-12 years of age. Head lice do not pose a health hazard, transmit disease,nor serve as a sign of poor hygiene, child abuse or neglect. Nits are not equivalent tohead lice, since nits cannot be transmitted from person to person, and therefore shouldnot result in school exclusion. Head lice, on the other hand, are transmitted as a result ofdirect head-to-head contact. Transmission of head lice in the classroom is uncommonand lice are rarely present in more than 5% of students.This policy is endorsed by national organizations such as American Academy ofPediatrics, American Public Health Association and the National Association of SchoolNurses. Similar policies have been adopted successfully by school systems throughoutthe country.

Students with head lice will be excluded when lice are identified. Parents will benotified, instructed in treatment of head lice and asked to pick up their child as soonas possible.

Students will be re-examined by the principals designee upon returning to school.Students with head lice will not be allowed to re-enter until they are lice free.

Students that have been cleared of lice will be re-examined in 14 calendar days (orclosest school day if 14th day falls on weekend or holiday) by the Directorsdesignee.

Students found to have head lice on re-examination will once again be excluded untilthey are lice free.

No school-wide surveillance will be conducted for nits. Student with nits and no evidence of live head lice will not be excluded from school.

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Lost and Found


Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Please make sure jackets, hats/caps, lunch boxes, etc. are labeled.Items such as lunchboxes, backpacks, shoes, sandals, socks, shorts, T-shirts, sweaters,and jackets need to be labeled so that unclaimed items can be returned to the owner.Unlabeled items and unclaimed items may be found in the school's Lost and Found Bin.

At the end of each month, pictures of lost and found items are posted on the blog andany unclaimed items are discarded or donated to charity.

HomeworkTuesday, July 21, 2015

HUAKAILANI HOMEWORK POLICYFormal learning assignments that takeplace after the normal school hours arereferred to as homework. Students atHuakailani School spend an active dayinvolved in academic subjects, foreignlanguage, the arts, and physical activity.The girls are also involved in many afterschool act iv i t ies. The purposes ofhomework at Huakai lani : To reinforce specific skills or conceptstaught in school, To establish a wellbalanced and independent learner, Todevelop students critical and creativeth ink ing sk i l ls in order to processinformation more deeply through open-

ended homework activities & projects. he teacher uses her discretion to assignmeaningful homework that supports the development of the whole child.Homework at Huakailani is individualized and each student will be given homeworkassignments that specifically match their developmental readiness needs, learning stylesand learning goals.Homework assignments will develop good study habits and time management skills.Project and activities will be trans-disciplinary, open ended, and linked to real-lifesituations as much as possible.Reading at home is a vital part of a young childs developmental years. Independentreading and reading aloud at home is strongly encouraged. At all grade levels, reading athome will continue to be a daily homework assignment (reading log).Parents should have an awareness of and show an interest in their childrens homeworkactivities and projects, but should not do the work for them. There may be occasionswhen students have difficulty with a task or need more of a challenge. Parents areencouraged ro contact he teacher if there are any concerns regarding the homework load- too much or too little.Together the parent and teacher can work to determine what is best for the student.

Kindergarten and first graders will have approximately 1025 minutes of homeworkMondayThursday. Reading 5 - 1o mins

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Grades 2-3 = Approximately 30 minutes; Monday - Thursday Reading 15-20 minsGrades 4-5-6 = Approximately 4560 minutes; Monday - Thursday Reading 20 minutes

Electronic Devices & ToysTuesday, July 21, 2015Electronic equipment such as a CD, DVD players, Lap Tops, iPods, and hand-heldgames such as Game Boys and DS, PSP, iPads are not allowed at school. Toys,especially those that are violent in nature, are prohibited.

On occasion, teachers invite students to share a favorite toy or item related to a studytheme with their fellow classmates.

Parents should guide their child to make an appropriate selection. Inappropriate items,brought to school, may be confiscated for up to a maximum of one week and the parentswill be notified to pick up the item(s).OTHER ITEMS FROM HOME Personal items are kept in individual backpacks or lockers.Students may bring non-violent toys for share-and-tell, after which the toys will be placedin the childs backpack. Kindergarten students may bring one stuffed animal or smallblanket for comfort during the first semester of school. All other toys need to stay home.

Birthdays & Special EventsTuesday, July 21, 2015

Monthly Birthday CelebrationsInstead of individual students bringing in pizza, cupcakes and cookies on their birthday,we will be celebrating all birthday girls for a particular month, every other month withBirthday Afternoon Tea Parties.Refer to the school Shutterfly site for the Tea Party Dates for this school year.There will be a list for families to sign up to bring in goodies for the Tea Party (OnShutterfly).Suggested Items are (limited to finger foods - makes serving, eating and clean-upeasier):

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- Mini - Muffins - Mini Cupcakes - Finger Sandwiches - Fruits (strawberries, blueberries,apples) - Vegetables (mini carrots with ranch dressing, cucumber slices) - Pretzels,Cookies - Cheese sticksThe school will provide the beverage (herbal tea or pink lemonade), linens for the tables,serving trays, teapots and tea cups.This special way of celebrating birthday eliminates back to back days of cupcakes, pizzaand other sweets during months when numerous girls have birthdays. It honors allbirthday girls equally and even girls without birthdays get to participate in the fun! Ofcourse, the birthday girls will have candles for their cupcake or muffin and a few otherbirthday surprises in store for her.It also gives the girls great practice with Tea Party Manners!Yes, parents are welcome too!

Birthday InvitationsOut of courtesy and consideration of others, distribution of party invitations at school isnot allowed, unless all students in K-2, 3-4, 5-6 or K-6 (whole school) groupings areinvited. Please mail all invitations that only invite a select number of classmates. Mailingaddresses are available in the school directory. We are not authorized to give out theaddresses for families who are not listed in the directory.

Other Classroom CelebrationsDepending on the grade level, various cultural holidays are observed throughout theyear.If there is a special celebration that families would like to share with the school, wewelcome it! The celebration (15 30 minutes, depending on age level and content ofactivity) must be approved and scheduled with the teacher. The celebration should beeducational, honor our worlds cultures, nutritional for the mind, body, and spirit andcoordinated with the classroom curriculum. Please coordinate with the teacher to set up adate and time at least 2 weeks prior.

We would be glad to work together with you to plan simple refreshments and/oreducational activities for the class.

Many traditional celebrations are coordinated by the school room parent (Ex. Halloween,Valentine's Day, May Day Luau, Chinese New Year, etc). Sign up sheets for helping withthe traditional celebrations will be available at the Back to School Ice Cream Social.

Please check with the school regarding food allergies (chocolate, nuts, dairy products,etc).

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Candy, Gum, SodaTuesday, July 21, 2015Candy, Soda, Gum at School?*Candy and excessive sweets are not generally allowed except during special occasions(Birthday Celebrations, Halloween, Valentines Day, etc.). Chewing gum and soda isprohibited at all times. Hard candy is not allowed at school (choking hazard).

We kindly ask our families to avoid bringing snacks with high sugar content.*

Student Release PoliciesTuesday, July 21, 2015Pick-Up by People Listed on the Pick-Up Authorization List Your child can only be released to those who are listed on the Student InformationCard's "Authorized Pick Up List" (filled out at the beginning of the school year). Please make sure all people who regularly pick up your child (dont forget carpools) arelisted on this card. Notify the school to add additional people to your authorized pick up list.

Pick-Up by People Not Listed on the Pick-Up Authorization List If your child is to go home with a friend, neighbor or babysitter not on your authorizationlist, you must e-mail or send a note with the following information to the school: Date,Who the child is going to be pick up by (relationship to child), When the child will bepicked up, Your signature (if written note) and contact numbers. Without a note/e-mailverifying alternate pick up plans, your child cannot be released to anyone not listed asauthorized to pick up your child. You will be called for verification.

Alternate Going Home PlansIf your child is to go home via an alternate route from what is routinely set up for yourchild (i.e. with Grandma/Aunty, going home with a friend, etc.) the alternate going homeplan must be sent to the school via note or e-mail. Without appropriate notification, yourchild will not be allowed to be dismissed.

STUDENT RECORDS

Permanent Records: Documents retained in a students permanent record consist of thefollowing: Application form Report cards Academic test scores Record of StudentRelease - (State DOE - Form 211)Parents or guardians may request copies. The request must be in writing, signed by theparent or guardian, and provide a reasonable time for processing. Such requests areprocessed without cost to the parent.A parent or any person specifically designated as a representative by a parent mayreview the permanent record of their child. The Director shall have a conference with theparent(s) to interpret the information contained in the student records. Related studentHealth Cards are maintained in the students permanent record while the student isenrolled here, and are later returned to parents upon end of enrollment. Accident reportsare maintained in the school health files. Temporary Record Documents retained in a

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students temporary record consists of all other information not required to be recordedon the permanent record. In the case of an emergency, records may be released withoutparental consent to appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information isnecessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons; provided theparents are notified as soon as possible of the information released, the date of release,the person or organization receiving the information, and the purpose of the release.The school will grant access to, or information from a students school records providedthe requestor has a clear educational interest in the student; and the records are used forthe purpose of research, statistical reporting or planning, and provided that: Suchperson has permission of the Director. No student or parent will be named or identifiedin the report.Pursuant to a court order, the school may be legally required to provide specific recordsas directed. All records to be forwarded to another school or professional agency will beprocessed through the administration. Records sent to other schools, persons oragencies requested by the parent will be sent without cost to the parent. Requests forcopies of records should be made to the appropriate administrator. Reasonable notice isrequired with stated reason for requesting copies of data in the students file.STUDENT WORK PUBLIC RELEASE POLICY It is the operating policy of HuakailaniSchool that a students work or photograph may be used in publications for circulationoutside the school, unless the parents permission has been denied on the school releaseform. This release form is circulated to all parents at the start of each academic schoolyear.

Student Phone UseTuesday, July 21, 2015

CELL PHONES Students with permissionfrom the teacher to carry a cell phone mustget the permission from the teacher to usethe cell phone when needed. A student isnot allowed to use the cell phone any timeshe wishes.TELEPHONE Telephone use by students islimited to emergencies.

Dangerous SubstancesTuesday, July 21, 2015DANGEROUS SUBSTANCESIn order to protect the health, moral, and quality education of our students, HuakailaniSchool has no tolerance for the use or possession of dangerous substances. It is aviolation of established school policy to have any drug-related paraphernalia or prohibited

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substance on campus or at a school activity or function. Prohibited substances include,but are not limited to, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs whichare not authorized in advance by a medical prescription and reported to the office, or anyother illegal or controlled drug. Use, possession, or transfer of such a substance, on or offcampus is a violation of this policy and will result in immediate suspension and probableexpulsion. It should also be clear that the possession of firearms, knives, flammablesubstances (including cigarette lighters), explosives, fireworks, mace and the like is alsoin violation of established school policy. Use, possession, or transfer of these items willresult in immediate suspension and probable expulsion.

Money at SchoolTuesday, July 21, 2015The school discourages students from bringing spending money to school. Students maybring small amounts of money to make purchases when applicable. Please send moneyto school in a labeled envelope or wallet.

Emergency ProceduresTuesday, July 21, 2015EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CANCELLATION OR EARLYCLOSING OF SCHOOLCOMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS DURING AN EMERGENCYIn the event of a hurricane the school will follow the Oahu Civil Defense Agencysrecommendation concerning the closing of schools in the area. In any natural disastersituation, parents should listen to AM RADIO station K59 (KSSK) or watch the news forupdates. The administrative procedure of canceling a day of schedule school will beinitiated before 6:00a.m., if possible.When faced with the possibility of a hurricane, tsunami, heavy flooding, or emergency,during the regular school hours or during school-sponsored activities, the school willfollow the above procedures.To notify parents in the most expedient manner to keep the schools telephone linesclear, will initiate a telephone alert to all parents. In addition, early school closings will beannounced on AM RADIO station K59 (KSSK), and local television stations.These procedures cut down on the confusion which naturally surrounds an unexpectedearly dismissal. Children whose parents cannot be reached will be detained at schooluntil a parent or adult that has permission to pick up the child comes to the school. Weask that parents not call the school during an emergency in order to keep phone linesopen and available for those who have urgent needs.Emergency Closing PolicyIn the event that school is closed due to inclement weather or other emergency, we willmake our own decision and contact TV stations to broadcast our determination. Pleasedo not assume that because other schools are closed or opening late that we are doingthe same. Generally we will either open on time or not at all.Tune in to Hawaii News Now and local radio station to find out our decision.Our decision regarding closing will also be on the answering machine at school (263-2020) and on the school website. The message will also be sent out via the school'sautomated emergency phone tree. If other schools are closing early, parents who areconcerned about their child's safety or road conditions are welcome to come and pick up

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their child. We will remain open for those parents who are not able to pick up theirchildren before our regular closing time.

Intruder Situation ProceduresThe school building and school area is monitored by a 24 hour security guard. Securitywill be notified immediately if there are any suspicious looking people near the schoolbuilding.Students and their teachers shall remain in their classrooms or seek refuge in the roomsin rooms that are away from the windows. Exterior school doors will be closed andlocked. Lights shall be turned off. Students and teachers shall conceal themselves untilthe situation has been handled and the area is safe.

Fire DrillsFire Drills are held once a month. Those with physical limitations or who have difficultywalking are excused from all drills (state policy). In the event of an actual fire, they will becarried to the designated safety area. Evacuation maps and fire extinguishers are locatedat near the exits of the school.Proceed immediately to the meeting place indicated on emergency plans posted in theschool. Upon receiving the All Clear signal from the Director, everyone returns to theschool. In the event of an actual fire, our evacuation procedures and meeting placedestination will be the same as for a drill.Should our buildings be damaged to the extent that we are unable to occupy them, wewill relocate to a designated meeting spot. Parents will be notified to pick up theirchildren.

Flooding The school is in a 500 year flood zone. However, during an extremely heavyperiod of rain, or under Tropical Storm or Hurricane conditions, unsafe conditions in ourarea are possible. In the event we are advised to evacuate or should water begin to risearound our buildings, students will immediately move to higher ground, or if necessary, toa public evacuation shelter facility designated by the Oahu Civil Defense Agency. Ifnecessary, they will relocate to the public evacuation shelter designated by the OahuCivil Defense Agency. Movement will be accomplished by walking, on hired busses,and/or, if necessary, by privately owned vehicles or vans.Tsunami A tsunami is a series of waves generally caused by earthquakes on or near the oceanfloor, anywhere in the Pacific Basin. Alerting for a tsunami is accomplished by theissuance of TSUNAMI WATCHES and WARNINGS. A TSUNAMI WATCH means an earthquake has occurred somewhere in the Pacific thatcould produce a tsunami, but the presence of waves has not yet been confirmed. ATSUNAMI WATCH means prepare. A TSUNAMI WARNING means that waves have been confirmed and all coastal areasof Oahu, identified on the maps in the front of the telephone book, must be evacuated.The following procedures have been adopted in the event a TSUNAMI WATCH orWARNING is announced or a LOCAL TSUNAMI-PRODUCING EARTHQUAKE occurs.Our school is not in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone, so we do not have to considerevacuation when a TSUNAMI WATCH or WARNING is issued. The school population willremain in place under either condition and there should be no significant change to ournormal routine. Parents are asked not to rush to the school if a WATCH or WARNING isannounced. We will take care of your children until pick-up can be safely accomplished. Ifyou are in or can get to a place of refuge close to where you work, do so. It isrecommended you remain in the place of refuge until the All Clear is announced.Delaying unnecessary travel will assist in precluding traffic gridlock on our streets and

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allow emergency vehicles and those who must evacuate to move freely.If a TSUNAMI WARNING is issued or a LOCAL TSUNAMI PRODUCING EARTHQUAKEoccurs before our school opens, classes will be canceled and school will be closed. Seethe Rule of Thumb section that follows.Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hurricanes and Tropical Storms are intense weather systems,usually generated over warm Pacific waters from June through November, that arecapable of producing damaging surf, destructive winds, and heavy flooding. Alerting forthese storms is accomplished by the issuance of HURRICANE or TROPICAL STORMWATCHES and WARNINGS. The National Weather Service issues hurricane or Tropical Storm WATCHES about 36hours prior to the arrival of hazardous storm effects on Oahu. Hurricane or Tropical Storm WARNINGS are issued when the storm could affect Oahuin 24 hours or less.When a WATCH is issued, the Director will monitor the storm and may make the decisionto close school before the issuance of a WARNING. The timing of the closure willgenerally coincide with the end of a normal school day and should not inconvenienceparents at work.Earthquake Should an earthquake of significant magnitude occur on Oahu, we anticipatepossible damage to our facility, the loss of electrical power, telephones and water, andconsiderable disruption to the road networks around us. Even families who live close bymay not be able to reach the school. If we are indoors when an earthquake occurs, wewill stay indoors and immediately take cover under desks, tables, and in supporteddoorways. If outdoors, we will stay outdoors and move away from electrical lines, tallbuildings, and trees. When the shaking stops, the injured will be cared for and thecondition of the school evaluated.If the facility is damaged or could sustain damage in an aftershock, we will gather outsidein a designated areas and determine the safest course of action. They will sustainthemselves as best as they can, for perhaps 72 hours, until assistance can by providedby civil authorities. Oahu Civil Defense Agency Note: Public evacuation shelters will notbe opened until they have been inspected for structural integrity. Although suchinspections have a high priority, delays because of damaged road systems or otherhazards can be expected. It is essential that you establish individual and family plans fortsunami, hurricane, earthquake, and flooding. These plans should identify whatpreparatory actions should be taken for each hazard. They should include where sheltersare located and how you will travel to them if evacuation advisories are issued, what youplan to do if the family is separated, and what type of survival supplies you will need.Such information can be obtained from the Oahu Civil Defense Agency at 523-4121.In summary, we will do everything possible to ensure your childrens safety in the eventone of these hazards were to threaten or affect us.

Program OverviewTuesday, July 21, 2015The schools curriculum includes instruction about religions in the context of culture andsociety. The instruction of any one faith or religious point of view in isolation is notpermitted. Evangelizing in the classroom is strictly prohibited.

The school teaches science without reference to any particular religious viewpoint.Huakailanis music curriculum may contain some non-secular music. The program, whenviewed as a whole, will show a balanced set of sources for its curriculum.The schools concerts show respect for all religions by celebrating diversity in their

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programs. Huakailani School reserves the right to keep in its library any book thatsupports its programs, or the librarian and administration deem appropriate. Texts will notbe rejected on the basis of their religious content.Students may be excused attendance at/ participation in extra-curricular events if theyfeel it compromises their religious beliefs. A formal request in writing not to participatemust be made at least three days in advance of the event. Permission is granted at thediscretion of the Director.

CURRICULUM, STANDARDS AND PROGRAM DEFINED:Reading The reading program uses the Books for Young Learners and Reading A-Zcollections which offer fiction and non-fiction for emergent, early and fluent readers (K-2).The books and big books are leveled and have strong, child appealing themes andgenres. Various genres of literature are used for Grades 3-6 reading instruction.Writing (Grammar, Spelling, Phonics, Handwriting) Writing Process The students will beinvolved in composing meaningful text on a daily basis. Students will be planning,composing, revising/editing, publishing and sharing writing. Students will learn to writeand communicate their thoughts and ideas using different forms (stories, journals, letters,& poems).The teacher will model the writing process and spelling and grammar instruction isintegrated with writing instruction. Spelling, Grammar and phonics rules are also taught.Math Students will be actively engaged in applying the language and basic skills of maththrough mini lesson led by the teacher and learning centers and stations. A combinationof hands-on activities, online learning modules and paper/pencil reinforcement andpractice are used. The curriculum is designed to help students learn a wide range ofconcepts and problem solving skills as well as assure knowledge of basic skills. A widerange of manipulatives will be used to provide a strong conceptual understanding ofskills. Collecting and organizing data, solving word problems, using various strategies forproblem solving and test preparation will be emphasized.Complete Differentiation Program The school is committed to providing students withdifferentiated instruction (matching the needs of the students with effective instruction).Differentiation is built into the curriculum And guides how each student is taught.

Providing unified, coherent, and engaging academic and extracurricular programs thatencourage cooperative learning, support multiple learning styles, and foster a globalperspective. Creating a nurturing, challenging and supportive community that embracesand celebrates diversity. Helping each student reach their full potential. Ongoing,frequent formative and summative assessments.Huakailani Program Highlights: Individualized instruction specifically tailored to yourchilds learning needs with strong focus on core academics and enrichment activities Hands-on Inquiry-based, integrated learning Blend of traditional and high techapproaches to learning Safe and nurturing learning environment Beautiful learningstudio-classrooms with state-of-the art technology Learning plans are developed foreach student based on a differentiated program Character Education/ CommunityService projectsKindergarten Second Grade Curriculum Overview: The best approach to teachingmath, reading and writing is identifying the best combination of approaches for eachstudent. Formative assessments are given in each basic subject area to determine eachstudents learning plan. The instructional methods, tools, materials and curriculumprograms that best support each students learning plan are identified and used.

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and writing in later years. The language arts program consists of instruction in the areasof the writing process, spelling, reading, phonics and handwriting. The language artsprogram is based on the following philosophy:

Reading and writing experiences are child centered Reading and writing for meaningare paramount Writing and spelling should have purpose and meaning Reading,writing and spelling are inseparable processes Children learn to read and write byreading and writing many different kinds of texts Reading and writing are powerful toolsfor learning Reading and writing flourish in a supportive community Success at readingand writing encourages further reading and writing The reading program includes thechild actively reading: To and with the teacher both individually and in small groups forspecific reading and phonics instruction, in shared and guided reading groups, inlanguage experience groups, to herself for pleasure and to and with peers to shareinformation or for pleasure.Science and Social StudiesIt is a center based program which provides the children with the hands-on experiencesthat support them to construct mathematical understanding, develop reading, writing &spelling skills, and explore themes through meaningful and engaging science and socialstudies themes. Students have the opportunity to discover, investigate, comprehend andreinforce concepts and skills through the use of manipulatives, cooperative learningsettings, drama, investigations, technology, activities, and projects. They are immersed intrans-disciplinary units of study that are science and social studies based. Discoverylearning, asking questions, and personal reflections are emphasized. Students engage incommunity building and discovery activities to enlighten their individual role and thinkingconcerning the world around them. Students learn and live positive attitudes such ascooperation and respect both inside and outside the classroom. Character Education Students study and discuss character qualities such as fairness,honesty, compassion, responsibility, respect and self-discipline. The program helpsdevelop students critical thinking, emotional intelligence and corresponding social skills,thus addressing the head, heart and hand of character development. Art & Music Individual expression and communication is nurtured. In the arts In orderto grow and develop in art , students should be in a nurturing, encouraging andinspirational environment. The program offers children the opportunity to create worksbased on their own perspectives and imagery. Since a great deal of a students world istheir school and education, the arts program integrates with the school curriculum. Theintegrated approach to art education encourages students to develop their own voicewithin the exploration of academic ideas. Art and music lessons reinforce subjects beinglearned and give students alternative opportunities to express themselves. Students areintroduced to the elements of art: line, shape, form, value, color, space and texture. Theyare encouraged to be independent in thought and are stimulated by the introduction of avariety of art mediums including clay, acrylic and watercolor paint, printing inks, charcoaland pastels. Students practice problem solving and investigating new ideas whileexploring a wide variety of art mediums. Art and music history is taught in the context of agiven emphasis. Singing and playing a variety of instruments and exploring with rhythmsand sounds is a core of the music program offerings. The aim is to reinforce artappreciation through the study of the arts its place in various cultures throughout history. The main goal for the art curriculum is to teach students to be confident in expressingthemselves through the application of art skills. Guidance - At the Huakailani School, positive, growth-promoting guidance includesignoring minor misbehaviors and encouraging proper behavior by redirecting, discussingconsequences, giving choices, and teaching conflict resolution. The teachers foster self-discipline by modeling effective problem-solving communication. Faculty does not use

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physical punishment or methods of influencing behavior which are frightening,humiliating, damaging, or injurious to a childs health or self-esteem. There are timeswhen a child may need to be separated from the group and given time and space tohimself/herself, especially if the inappropriate behavior involves physical harm to herselfor others. The time spent out of the group is relative to the childs age (e.g., 5 minutes fora 5 year old child). After this time out, the staff member helps the child discuss thebehavior and the schools expectations. After warning, redirection, and/or if the child hasbeen hurtful to others (e.g., biting/ hitting, yelling), the child may visit the Director orcounseling. The Director guides the child in finding ways the mistake can be fixed. Visitsto the Director are reported o the parents. If the problematic behavior persists, a detailedplan of action will be discussed with parents and written communication from the teacherwill be sent home on a regular basis. If progress is not satisfactory, it is possible that thechild may be dismissed from the school.Foreign LanguageJapanese All students have the opportunity to study a secondlanguage. Students learn to communicate in another language and also gain anunderstanding of cultures in which the language is spoken. The philosophy of the foreignlanguage program is to make learning a foreign language an academically challenging,interesting and fun pursuit. The study of a foreign language, any language, at theelementary school level has been proven to positively affect a childs ability to learn asecond language and their ability to excel in other academic areas. In accordance with current linguistic and brain research studies, children who study asecond language at a young age achieve expected goals, and have even higher scoresand standardized tests scores in reading, language arts, and mathematics than thosewho have not studied a foreign language. Students studying a foreign language show greater cognitive development in suchareas as mental flexibility, creativity, divergent thinking, and higher order thinking skills.Linguistic studies indicate that elementary school foreign language study has a favorableeffect on foreign language study in high school and college, often leading to advancedplacement. Students who study a second language develop a sense of cultural pluralism(understanding and appreciation of other cultures.) Learning a foreign language isenjoyable because it is the gateway to another world and an important asset in todaysglobal economy. Huakailani school students are excellent students of a foreign language and are lessself-conscious about using authentic pronunciation than adolescents or adults because oftheir age. Because of their fantastic ability and love of learning, children are capable ofdiscovering the world and their own potential through a foreign language. D.E.A.R. Time D.E.A.R. Time (Drop Everything and Read) or Sustained Silent Reading(SSR) is a period of uninterrupted silent reading. It is based upon a single simpleprinciple: Reading is a skill and like all skills, the more you use it, the better you get at it.Reading also improves writing skills. At Huakailani we Drop Everything and Read everyday! Library Student will have the opportunity to check out books from the school library onregular basis to check out books. The school also makes occasional visits to the publiclibrary.

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School HoursTuesday, July 21, 2015Regular Full Day School /Instructional Hours: 8:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.In order to keep yourchildren safe, they must not be dropped off at the school before 7:15am. There is nosupervision available for students left before 7:15 a.m.

Supervision is available after 7:15 a.m. Class begins promptly at 8:30 am. Students arewelcome to bring their own breakfast to eat at school during 7:30a.m. - 8:00am.

Dismissal Times: Malama - Grades - K-1-2 - 2:30 dismissalLokahi and Holomua - 3-4-5-6 - 2:45 dismissal

Monday - Friday Butterfly Club is available after regular school hours. from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.Enrollment in this program is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

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