Parent - Student Handbook2016-2017

2933 Poni Moi RoadHonolulu, HI 96815

Phone: (808) 922-2744 / Fax: (808) 923-4514Email address: info@lapietra.eduWebsite: http://www.lapietra.edu

Welcome to La Pietra, your home away from home! We’re pleased that you have chosen to be a member of our school family, and we have put together this “user friendly” handbook to help you become better acquainted with La Pietra. In it you’ll find everything you need to know to help us keep our school running smoothly–from the day-to-day routine to those

special events that will make your stay at La Pietra a special experience for you.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 1 – Vision, Commitment and BeliefsHistory of La Pietra

Page 2 – Portraits: Board of Trustees, Administration, Staff, Faculty

Page 3 – La Pietra PFA and Alma Mater

Page 4 – La Pietra Spirit

Pages 5-8 – Recipe for Success: Admissions Requirements, Study Halls, Explanation of Grades and Reporting

Graduation Requirements and Sample of Student Schedule

Pages 9-12 – Family Rules, Attendance Policies and ProceduresUniform Guidelines

Pages 13-14 – Your Extended Family: Campus Organizations and Activities

Pages 15 – Traditions

Page 16 – After Hours: Guidelines for School Sponsored Activities

Page 17 – La Pietra’s Tuition Policy

Pages 18-19 – Acceptable Use Internet Policy and Agreement

Pages 20 – Homebound Chromebook Privileges and Responsibilities

Page 21–Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Policy at La PietraStatement on Bullying and Sexual Harassment

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

Page 22 – Emergency School Closing Procedure

Page 23-30 – Appendix – Athletic Handbook For Students and Parents

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LA PIETRA - HAWAII SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Our VISION We educate young women to lead a life of achievement.

Our VALUES To realize our Vision, we believe in..... Confidence - Passion and Self-Confidence are as important as Ability Curiosity - Creativity is as important as Critical Thinking Identity - Character is as important as Success

School Colors: Royal Blue and Powder Blue

School Mascot: Lady Panther

In choosing La Pietra as your school, you have chosen one of the loveliest campuses in the Islands. It was originally the home of Walter F. and Louise Gaylord Dillingham. Built in 1921 and modeled after a family estate near Flor-ence, Italy, La Pietra means The Gem or The Rock, as it translates from Italian. The Dillinghams raised four children here, and La Pietra became a social and cultural center of world renown.

Today’s La Pietra School was the dream of the late Lorraine Cooke and Barbara Cox Anthony. With a group of lead-ing Hawaii citizens, Mrs. Cooke and Mrs. Anthony formed a board of trustees who obtained a Hawaii State Charter for the school in 1962. A 16-member board of trustees chaired by Wendy B. Crabb currently governs the school.

Hawaii School for Girls opened in 1964 at Central Union Church with 55 students and a faculty of nine under founding headmaster Joseph H. Pynchon. By 1969, with an enrollment of 210 girls, Hawaii School for Girls moved to its own campus, La Pietra, where classes began after extensive renovation by the Dillingham Corporation and the school family itself. The purchase of the former Dillingham Estate was completed in 1973; a six-classroom building named for Mrs. Cooke was dedicated in January 1977, and the gymnasium student center was dedicated in Novem-ber 1987, completing the school’s original master plan. The ‘80’s also saw the complete rebuilding of the Scott Art Center, the redesign and expansion of the library, and the gift of a computer classroom from the James Gary family. Scott Meiklejohn succeeded as second Headmaster and served from 1991-1995. The Bachman Science Center was completed in December 1996. Nancy D. White, the third head of school retired in 2006 after providing strong leadership and commitment to educational excellence.

The campus continues to host a wide range of community events, primarily of cultural, educational, and artistic nature. It is, of course, best known for its role as a fine college preparatory school for girls. Under the leadership of its fourth head of school, Mahina E. Hugo, La Pietra now stands proudly to serve young women in Hawaii from grades six through twelve.

HISTORY OF LA PIETRA

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PORTRAITS

Alice F. Guild, ChairFrank C. AthertonLauran Bromley ‘76David L. CalliesRandi Silleck Conway ‘69Wendy B. CrabbSara DudgeonLinda Fernandez

Russell M. GiffordKelly Banks Hoen ‘75Mahina E. HugoDawn MacNaughtonBlair Parry-Okeden ‘68Dr. Daniel E. WhiteDebbie Weil-Manuma ‘75Noelle Lippman Wolf ‘88

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Elaine Batacan - Administrative AssistantLuciana Bishay - Technology CoordinatorStefanie Nomura - Executive CoordinatorKeala O’Sullivan - Communications CoordinatorKanoe Vares - Events Coordinator

FACULTY

Lisa Boggis: Fine Arts

Kathryn Castillo: Social Studies

Tamara Douglass: Social Studies

Lauren Gibson: English and Social Studies

Raina Grigg: Fine Arts

Miya Huang: World Languages

Marylee Ingram: English and Social Studies

Karson Kim: Physical Education

Ross Kinsler: Physical Education

Camille Lesnick: English

Shari Lynn: Fine Arts

Carole Ota: Mathematics

Alia Pan: English

Elizabeth Ratzi: World Languages

Annie Rogers: Fine Arts

Michelle Rumschlag: Science

Malia Schlesser: World Languages

Aaron Sekulich: Science

Kimberly Strong: Science

Cynthia Tesoro: Fine Arts

Jack Wade: Mathematics

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mahina Eleneki Hugo - Head of SchoolLeilani Arita-Takayama - Academic Dean & College CounselorGay Chinen - Dean of StudentsMegan Meyer - Director of AdmissionsAnne Nakakura - Business Manager

ADMINISTRATION

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MAINTENANCE

Gary Valentine - Superintendent of Building & GroundsRoger AlcariaDante DuldulaoMerlyn FujiwaraSally Ramirez

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LA PIETRA PARENT-FACULTY ASSOCIATIONDear Parents, The La Pietra Parent-Faculty Association welcomes you to our school. The PFA offers several opportunities for par-ents to be involved in the school, assuring our girls of an enriched, successful year. Steven Nakagawa serves as our 2016-2017 PFA President.

“Lunch by Moms & Dads,” the annual Father-Daughter and Mother-Daughter Events, and the Annual Holiday Pro-gram are just a few of the activities sponsored by our association. The PFA also helps fund school improvements.

The success of these events is based entirely on the participation and support of our parent community. All parents are invited to be involved in their daughter’s school by volunteering their time and ideas. All PFA meetings are open to all parents and we look forward to welcoming each of you to them. Mahalo,Your Parent Faculty Association

New Student OrientationBack to School Open House

Welcome Back DanceMother/Daughter EventFather/Daughter Event

Holiday Program

Admissions EventsSpring Sing

PFA Monthly MeetingsFinal Exam Breakfasts

“Lunch by Moms & Dads”Graduation

From La Pietra’s Board of Trustees–

Numerous studies have demonstrated that parental involvement is directly linked to a student’s success in school. Throughout the years, we have found this to be true at La Pietra. We strongly encourage you to become involved with La Pietra, as well as the PFA. There are several activities that offer you the opportunity to bring you closer to La Pietra and give you a better perspective about your daughter’s academic and social environment. Your involvement will help to make La Pietra an even stronger environment to support young women.

2016-2017 PFA President: Steven Nakagawa / lapietrapfa@gmail.comFaculty Representative: Annie Rogers / arogers@lapietra.edu

Administrative Representative: Leilani Arita-Takayama / laritatakayama@lapietra.edu

PFA EVENTS

LA PIETRA ALMA MATER

Near to the heart of Honolulu And close to the azure sea,

Stands a lady of great beauty, history, and integrity. She nurtures harmony and wisdom;

She shares her love and grace. La Pietra, we will always cherish our La Pietra Days,

Our precious La Pietra Days.

Memories that will last a lifetime; The friendships we hold dear.

Timeless lessons that we learned here, Will sustain us through the years.

To our beloved alma mater, our voices now we raise.

La Pietra, we will always cherish our La Pietra Days, Our precious La Pietra Days.

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LA PIETRA DAYSMusic by Nancy Hunt / Lyrics by Helene Scatcherd ‘92

This song was composed as Helene’s Independent Project.

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LA PIETRA SPIRIT

In addition to providing the practical information in this handbook, we want to use this opportunity to outline our behavioral expectations for every girl. We are speaking now not of the requirements for daily attendance or the school uniform, although we hope those details are clear. Our concern is with higher expectations, ones that apply both to us as individuals and to our life as a school; expectations that mark a young person’s transition from adolescence to adulthood; expectations that every school, in different ways, has for its young people. We see each girl’s success in this area as an integral part of her preparation for college and her adult life, and we want each girl to take these expectations as seriously as she will the course requirements for Chemistry, American Literature or French IV.

Many girls already have a very mature approach to their relationships and life at school. For others, what may begin as our standard for them must become their standard for excellence. We are concerned about the ease with which some young people brush aside commitments with “I don’t have time” or “I can’t make it today.” Teachers find it more difficult to work with the young woman who treats basic classroom rules and assignments as negotiable items. The habits we encourage (or tolerate) now will have a significant influence on a girl’s future, and we hope you will share the following values.

Our school community is founded on RESPECT: for ourselves, for another person’s ideas, and for personal property. Because we want our girls to graduate with a strong sense of self-understanding, it is vital that our community be one in which a girl feels free to express herself in a setting that is tolerant and supportive. Each girl contributes to this ambiance with the respect and courtesy she accords to her peers and her teachers. Likewise, care for our lovely campus, our own personal possessions, and respect for others’ belongings is paramount. Misuse, abuse, or the taking of another’s property is a serious disciplinary mat-ter that may result in suspension or dismissal as well as compensation to the victim. In addition, disrespect or insubordination shown to faculty and staff may result in detention, suspension, or other consequences (e.g., dismissal).

The decline of MANNERS has been noted with sadness by many a social commentator. We depend heavily on parent support to address the gaps in basic politeness with which we are sometimes confronted. If a student makes an appointment with a teacher, she is expected to keep it. Essential courtesies to classmates, the faculty, office staff and others– for example, “please,” “thank you,” “May I help you with that?”–should be everyday behavior, not saved for special occasions. We have been very proud of girls who have taken the time to greet a visitor to campus, pay a compliment to one of our maintenance workers or thank the school secretary for a message delivered during lunch hour.

We count on every student for HONESTY in her relationships and in her academic work. While we generally encourage co-operative learning, girls must appreciate the difference between a paper or answer that copies another person’s thoughts and one that represents original work. Giving a copy of one’s work to another person or copying and pasting material found on the Internet are other examples of not being honest. Cheating and academic dishonesty will be a matter for serious discipline with penalties ranging from “0” on the assignment or test, detention, loss of privileges, probation, to suspension or expulsion. Outside the classroom, we value direct, responsible communication among all members of the school community.

Girls are given daily opportunities to show RESPONSIBILITY and COMMITMENT, many of which they complete in excellent fashion. Our small size allows us to work with those girls who initially exhibit an, “If at first you don’t succeed, quit,” attitude. Still, learning is hard work, and we hope that girls will show PERSEVERANCE. Girls who are team captains and hold other posi-tions of leadership must exhibit the leadership qualities for which they were chosen, setting an example for the younger girls. Team members and participants, regardless of skill, position, or experience, should see their active involvement as essential to the group’s success. We hope that girls will also seek out ways to do something extra, whether for themselves, a teacher or a friend.

Our school has always defined education as a “pleasurable struggle,” a combination of fun and challenge. In the struggle, there are inevitable moments when we would rather be doing something other than what is required at the moment. We expect COOPERATION and a cheerful compliance with school rules. We welcome thoughtful problem solving and suggestions that will improve our lives at school.

We value equally INDEPENDENCE and TEAMWORK, two qualities essential for a happy, productive life. We hope each girl will be excited about exercising her own skills and judgment and taking the initiative, as well as demonstrating enthusiasm for projects that require working in teams or pairs.

La Pietra has a long tradition of SERVICE TO OTHERS, Kahiau. Along these lines, we are sometimes accused of overusing Sir Winston Churchill’s statement that “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” We know that each girl in school has something to share with her friends, classmates and teachers. Beyond the boundaries of campus are count-less opportunities to help those less fortunate, and we hope every girl will discover the satisfaction of giving time and aloha to causes bigger than herself. It is in this spirit that we look forward to a supportive alliance between home and school on behalf of each La Pietra girl.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESSADMISSIONSCongratulations on being a La Pietra student! Our Ad-missions Committee seeks young women who have demonstrated scholastic achievement or the potential for solid academic growth, who enjoy extracurricular activities, who wish to become leaders, and who care about improving their world and their community.

You have chosen a “college preparatory” school, which means La Pietra’s aim is to teach you skills and offer courses you will need for entry into a college or uni-versity. Your teachers are available to help you over and above your scheduled class time. Please make appoint-ments to see them, as all good students do, when you need additional assistance. Also available to help are our Dean of Students and our Academic Dean.

PROGRAMMINGUpon your acceptance to La Pietra, a program was worked out for your first year. In each subsequent year, this planning will be done in the spring. A Middle School or Upper School Course Catalog will be avail-able online to assist you in completing your program sheet which you will review with your advisor and your parents and submit to the Academic Dean.

MIDDLE SCHOOLIf you are a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, you will take what is known as the “Core Curriculum.” Course descriptions are available in the Middle School Course Catalog list-ing.

UPPER SCHOOLWe are proud that La Pietra is able to offer you the breadth of curriculum of a school three times its size.

Each spring the Upper School Course Catalog is avail-able online which describes each of the classes offered, contains planning guidelines, and gives examples of typical academic programs for each grade level. You will also receive a list of course electives from which to choose possible options to complete your schedule.

STUDY BLOCKStudents in grades 11-12 have the option of a maxi-mum of one study block per year. Exceptions to this include periods to balance numerous AP or online course loads. These exceptions must be approved by the Academic Dean. Students are expected to produc-tively utilize this time for their studies.

ADD/DROP POLICYOur goal at La Pietra is to both challenge and support you academically, and much care is taken to insure beneficial programming choices. Courses will have been added to solid subjects to meet the school’s re-quirements for a full master schedule. Schedules re-ceived in the summer are considered final.

Students aware of needed course changes anytime in the school year should see the Academic Dean and College Counselor before the new school year begins. Changes are granted only for significant reasons and should not be considered an expectation. Please note that any schedule change processed after La Pietra’s scheduling deadline, if approved, will be charged an administrative change fee. Students dropping an online course will be charged for the amount of tuition not re-funded by The Online School for Girls and must make payment to the school within the school year that the expense is incurred.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LA PIETRA INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMAThe La Pietra International Diploma is extended to stu-dents entering grades 9-12 with scholastic achievement and experience from an international school setting. This diploma is intended to assist students with tran-script translation and application to the La Pietra pro-gram. To qualify, a student must be able to complete the minimum number of credits held by the Hawaii Department of Education in core academic areas, earn grades or international assessment marks equivalent to C- or above, and be proficient in English reading and writing. For more information, contact the Academic Dean.

ONLINE SCHOOL FOR GIRLSLa Pietra is partnered with The Online School for Girls, an organization with elite membership from top schools for girls around the nation. This partnership offers stu-dents access to additional classes during the school year. As an integrated element of our curriculum, these courses are considered La Pietra courses and will be re-flected in student GPAs and on transcripts. The Online School for Girls’ tuition fees are included in our regular tuition when taken during the school year. A $150 ad-ministrative processing fee per class registration will be required, and additional tuition fees will be assessed for summer courses. To register for classes, students

must contact the Academic Dean for approval and their registration will be handled through the school.

AP ExamsStudents enrolled in AP courses through The Online School for Girls or on campus are required to take the AP exams in May. Should a student miss an AP exam, they will be charged for the amount of testing fee not refunded by the College Board and must make pay-ment to the school year that the expense is incurred. AP exams are generally scheduled for the first two weeks of May.

INDEPENDENT PROJECT As a requirement for graduation from La Pietra, each student must plan and carry out an Independent Proj-ect outside of her classroom work that is designed to achieve some personal goal. The purpose of this project is to expand her experiences and perhaps take a few risks in exploring career possibilities or in attempting something she has always wanted to do but didn’t think she could. She must present a proposal to the faculty Independent Project Committee and have it approved before beginning her work; one person from this com-mittee will serve as her faculty advisor. Upon comple-tion, she must share the results of her project, giving a presentation during a Co-Curricular period.

This project may be started in the summer with pre-ap-proval. However, 40 hours must be experienced within the school year.

The minimum graduation requirement is a one-term project (minimum of 40 hours), though some projects last a year or even more. The project must be complet-ed by the 1st week of April of Junior year. Individual Independent Projects will be evaluated and given a rat-ing of A through F, which will be noted on the student’s transcript, and shared on college applications.

COLLEGE COUNSELING The goal of college counseling is admission for each graduate at a school of higher education well suited to her needs, talents, and expectations. It encompasses a four-year program of interaction by the College Coun-selor with students and their parents. In the 9th and 10th grades, emphasis is placed on helping students to make appropriate curriculum choices and instilling in them healthy academic attitudes. The program intensi-fies in the Junior year with the Junior Seminar college counseling curriculum, visits from college admissions

officers, college exploration activities, parent confer-ences, test taking preparation, and national testing. The Senior year is devoted to deciding where to apply and successful navigation of the actual application process. Our students have been accepted at a diverse range of colleges and universities.

STUDY HALL/CONSULTATION All students in 6th through 9th grade are assigned to Monday–Thursday proctored study halls and consulta-tion periods. Their purpose is to help students complete some of the nightly homework, to allow for help from teachers, and to make up work. A, B, C learning blocks have a study hall/consultation period attached to it once a week for this purpose. Either a student or teacher may request a conference at this time, or a student may have the opportunity to make up work.

To leave a study hall to see another teacher or for a meeting, a 6th through 9th grade student must obtain permission from the teacher or meeting advisor in ad-vance to give to the study hall teacher.

9th graders in satisfactory academic standing (C- or better in all courses) are exempt from all study halls once a grade determination has been made by the Aca-demic Dean at the midterm and term end periods. For the first midterm, 9th graders are assigned to proctored study halls and consultation periods. Teachers may re-quest students to attend study hall for make-up or extra help at any time in the academic school year.

The Friday 2:30-3:00 pm study hall/consultation is an all-block tutorial by student/teacher request only. D block teachers have priority with their students. All oth-ers who are not required to attend will be dismissed at 2:30 pm. Study Hall is another class–your class–in which you determine which subject requires your at-tention.

10th, 11th, and 12th graders who must remain in study halls or consultations (because of less than satisfactory academic performance) may leave only with teacher approval for a specific destination.

10th, 11th, and 12th graders in satisfactory academic standing (C- or better in all courses) are not assigned to proctored study halls/consultations. However, stu-dents or teachers may request a consultation or that work/tests be made up at this time. If no consultation is required, each student will select how best to use these periods. This is the ideal opportunity for research, computer projects, meeting with teachers and involve-

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ment in independent study, etc. Any student who dem-onstrates ineffective use of this time as evidenced by a decline in academic achievement, failure to complete assignments, non-productive or disruptive behavior, will be returned to proctored study halls and consulta-tion periods, in those subjects in which they receive a progress report.

GRADES AND REPORTINGCumulative grade point averages are calculated at the end of each term. A.P. courses are weighted, i.e., a B in U.S. History earns a 3.0; a B in AP U.S. History earns a 4.0. A 93-100% C 73-76 A- 90-92 C- 70-72 B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69 B 83-86 D 63-66 B- 80-82 D- 60-62 C+ 77-79 F 59 and below

Pass/Fail grades are given in the 6th grade Electives and PE, and SAT Prep.

HONOR ROLLS Students who receive an end-of-term grade point aver-age of 3.67 or higher earn a place on the Head’s List. Those earning a grade point average of 3.33 to 3.66 earn a position on the Honor Roll. The Honor Roll sta-tus and cumulative grade point average is determined at the end of each term.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSStudents earning grades of C- or above in all classes are considered meeting satisfactory academic progress. Difficulty with maintaining these grades for 2 or more consecutive terms may result in academic probation during which time additional support and monitoring will occur. Parent conferences or additional reporting may also be requested. If a student continues to strug-gle with satisfactory progress, the school reserves the right to make the best decision in the interest of the school and the student.

FINAL EXAMS Final examinations are given in all academic upper school courses at the end of each term. Any upper school non-credit course may have an end-of-term cu-mulative test administered on the last of class before the final exam period. Exams in B and D classes are

given on the first day of exams. A and C classes are given on the second day. The only courses that meet in addition to the scheduled exams on these two days are the art courses in which a final project/presentation is due. Upper school students need to be on campus only for exams.

Middle schoolers continue with the daily school rou-tine during end of term exam days. However, middle schoolers are dismissed at 1:20 pm on the second exam day. Those middle schoolers taking upper school exams should report to the Academic Dean for a Study Hall during the “Open” Block of one of the two exam days.

Seniors earning a 95% full-term average at both grade reporting periods (midterm and end of term) in a non-core course may be exempt from the final exam for that class at the discretion of the respective teacher.

STANDARDIZED TESTINGIn the spring, standardized tests are administered to 6-8 grade students. 10th and 11th graders take the PSAT in October.

REPORTINGParents will be mailed grade reports at the mid-term with personal comments and at end of term with final letter grades. Mid-term grade reports with comments note a student’s progress as of the date indicated in the report. Parents will receive progress reports at any point in the term when their daughter’s achievement changes significantly.

Students’ grades, assignments, and attendance records can be accessed online through our MyBackpack Par-ent Portal https://lapietra.seniormbp.com/SeniorApps/facelets/registration/loginCenter.xhtml. A username and password is required to access this information. If you have not received your username and password or have misplaced them, please contact the Main Office. Teacher conferences may be arranged through the re-spective Dean of Students or Academic Dean. MyBack-pack access will be disabled at the end of each grading period for 3-5 days, for data verification and storage.

GRADUATION WITH HONORSStudents who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and higher will graduate with honors. All up-per school courses up to term 3 grades of senior year (and World Language 1 and Algebra 1 classes taken in eighth grade year) will be used for grade calculations.

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SAMPLE OF STUDENT SCHEDULE

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The total credits needed for graduation from La Pietra are 24 units. Except for Algebra I and foreign languages taken in 8th grade, credits are counted from 9th through 12th grade. In addition to total credits needed, the following course requirements must be satisfied:

• 4 in English, 1 credit per year in grades 9-12.

• 2 in Fine Arts (2 of the following ½ credit introductory courses - Intro. to Visual Art, Intro. to Theatre or Intro. to Voice, taken in grades 9-12. The second credit consists of 2 electives which continue a focus on studio art, mu-sic, or theater. If that area of concentration is studio art, Art History must be taken in 11th or 12th grade).

• 3 in World Language (Levels I, II, III in one language taken consecutively).

• 3 in Math (including Algebra I, Geometry, and either Algebra II or Algebra II/Trigonometry). Students taking Algebra II must also take one term of Trigonometry as a prerequisite for Physics.

• 2 in Physical Education (PE classes are 1/2 credit courses). One 1/2 credit class must be taken each year in grades 9-12.

• 3 in Science (Biology taken in 9th grade, Chemistry in the 10th grade, and Physics in grades 11 or 12.)

• 3.5 in Social Studies (World Cultures in 9th grade, European History in 10th grade, U.S. History or AP US History in 11th grade, and American Government tak-en in 12th grade).

• 1.5 Elective Credits

• Independent Project (11th grade)

• 2 in Women’s and Gender Studies, beginning with the Class of 2020 (It’s a Woman’s World and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Minds (Health) in 9th or 10th grade, 2 electives grades 10-12).

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LA PIETRA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

HUI(A) 7:50-9:10

Photo 2(A) 7:50-9:10

Photo 2(A) 7:50-9:10

Photo 2

HUI

(A) 8:05-9:25Photo 2

(A) 8:05-9:25Photo 2

A Study Hall(B) 9:20-10:40AP U.S. History

(B) 9:20-10:40AP U.S. History

(B) 9:20-10:40AP U.S. History

(B) 9:35-10:55AP U.S. History

(B) 10:05-11:25AP U.S. History

Co-curr10:45-11:25

B Study Hall 10:45-11:25

C Study Hall10:45-11:25

LUNCH10:55-11:35

LUNCH11:25-12:05

LUNCH11:25-12:05

LUNCH11:25-12:05

LUNCH11:25-12:05

(C) 11:40-1:00Junior Seminar

(C) 12:10-1:30Junior Seminar

(C) 12:10-1:30Junior Seminar

(C) 12:10-1:30Junior Seminar

(C) 12:10-1:30Junior Seminar

(D) 1:10-2:30Algebra 2/Trig

(D) 1:40-3:00Algebra 2/Trig

(D) 1:40-3:00Algebra 2/Trig

(D) 1:40-3:00Algebra 2/Trig

(D) 1:40-3:00Algebra 2/Trig

D Study Hall

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ATTENDANCE POLICIESOur school day begins at 7:45 am; the tardy bell rings at 7:50 am; dismissal from school is at 3:00 pm; 9th-11th graders with an open first block must sign-in at the front office by 7:50 am and read announcements. Upper school students must also be in their Hui by 7:50 am on Mondays and Fridays. 12th graders with an open first block must sign in by 9 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Attendance at Monday and Friday Hui is mandatory for all seniors. Students with an open block (A,B,C,D) need to sign-in on the “Study Block Sign-In” sheet located on the Main Office counter.

To report attendance, please call (808) 922-2744 or email info@lapietra.edu.

Timelines for Reporting Attendance:For daily illness, absences or tardies, call by 8:00 • am. For appointments or early release, report at least 1-2 • days prior to appointment.For extended length of absences, report at least two • weeks prior to the absences.

Absences are sometimes unavoidable, but to keep with studies at a minimum, we ask the following:

1. Absences must be reported according to the above stat-ed Timelines for Reporting Attendance. Failure to report attendance can result in an unexcused absence; unex-cused absences not corrected within 24 hours will remain unexcused. Work and tests missed as a result of an unex-cused absence cannot be made up for credit. A student who misses 2 consecutive blocks is considered absent. Students who are absent are responsible for missed work by following the class assignments through Google Docs, or contacting instructors for assignment updates. Tests and quizzes will be made up by arrangement with instructor prior to/or upon return from an excused absence.

2. Final examinations occur in upper school courses at the end of each term. If a student is ill, she must bring a doctor’s note, and the exams will be administered as soon as possible. It is only under rare and unusual cir-cumstances that students miss final exams. If a student must be taken out of school by her family during exams, a parent should advise the school well in advance (at least 2 weeks) of the anticipated absence. The student will take whatever exams will be missed BEFORE departing. A fee of $100 per rescheduled exam will be charged for exams not taken on scheduled exam days. If a student does not take the exams as indicated above, she forfeits the exam, receiving an “F” for the exam.

3. School holidays and vacations are published on the school calendar posted on the school’s website www.lapietra.edu. Every attempt should be made for

planned trips to stay within the dates given for holidays. When unavoidable, requests for excused absence must be made by a parent/guardian notifying the school through phone calls, e-mail, or a written note, at least one week ahead of the proposed absence to their respective Dean.

The student is then responsible for taking a Request for Excused Absence form (obtained from the Dean of Stu-dents), and having the teachers of each course provide assignments that will be missed, and returning this com-pleted form to the Dean, after making a copy for them-selves. A student who fails to do this will be considered “absent-unexcused” and will receive zeros for the work missed.

Student will be allowed one day for each day missed due to excused absences to turn in work for full credit. Exten-sions beyond this must be arranged with the Academic Dean.

Parents and students should be advised that teachers may require that tests scheduled for the period of absence be taken prior to the student’s departure. Students must co-ordinate test arrangements with their teachers prior to the period of absence. Students should anticipate staying after school, beginning with the first day back and each succes-sive day until all course work and tests have been made up.

4. PLEASE SCHEDULE DOCTORS’ APPOINTMENTS, ETC., OUTSIDE OF CLASS HOURS. If this is not possible, the appointment should be communicated through a writ-ten note, email or phone call from the parent/guardian, to the Dean of Students at least 1-2 days prior to the ap-pointment.

5. The school routine is designed to protect the safety and the learning process of the students. Girls who arrive after 7:50 am are tardy. TARDY GIRLS MUST CHECK IN WlTH THE OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL, INCLUDING HUI DAYS. A student is allowed three tardies per half-term. When she is tardy the fourth time, she will be required to serve a detention on Thursday. If she then receives another four tardies, she will be asked to stay for one hour on the same day the tardy is incurred. Students who maintain a habitu-al pattern of tardiness will serve a Saturday detention from 9am-12pm. Tardies to B, C, and D blocks are handled by the respective classroom teachers.

6. Students in open block must sign in on the sign-in sheet in the office. Failure to sign for three consecutive open blocks will result in a detention.

7. Absence Policy: After a student has been absent 3 times per half-term, parents will be advised. After 6 absences in the term, a doctor’s note or explanation will be re-quested, in order for any further absence to be consid-

FAMILY RULES

ered excused. Students should be aware that absences will affect their achievement and grades, as assessments are based on a combination of tests, in-class participa-tion, homework, classroom behavior, projects, and atten-dance. This policy supports the school’s continued effort to educate the whole girl. Unexcused absences result in no credit for work on the day of the absence. When a student has missed 20% (9 days) of the term’s class meet-ings, including excused absences, appointments, college visits, or personal engagements, the school reserves the right to withhold credit. 3 unexcused absences from HUI will result in a detention. Repeated offenses will be sub-ject to more severe consequences deemed appropriate by school administration.

8. A student who is absent from school on a given day is not eligible to attend any co-curricular, athletic or school sponsored social activities on the day of the absence. For example, any student arriving at school after second block, or leaving for the last 2 blocks, may not attend any school sponsored functions after school that day.

9. When parents will be away from home, it is necessary to notify the office of the length of the trip, the responsible adult with whom the student is staying, and the phone numbers where parents can be reached in event of emer-gency.

Injuries on campus will be handled in the same manner. The school does not have facilities or personnel to oversee sick or injured girls at school. The school reserves the right to call 911 if deemed necessary.

ILLNESS ON CAMPUSStudents taken ill at school report to the Dean, where their condition may be assessed. A student issued an Infirmary Pass may rest for 30 minutes, and then return to class. A student may also be administered analgesics (as autho-rized on Emergency Card), or parent/guardian contacted as deemed appropriate. A school adult will assess the need to go home, contact parent or guardian, and then begin the procedure for leaving school. SHE MUST SIGN OUT BEFORE LEAVING THE CAMPUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM CLASS. In the event of a family emer-gency or urgent message, parents are asked to call the main office and their daughter will be notified.

OFF-CAMPUS PROCEDURESFollowing are the school policies and procedures con-cerning off-campus trips:

1. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are not allowed off campus without parent/guardian permission in writing, given to the Dean.

2. 9th, 10th, and 11th graders may leave campus only with permission from a parent/guardian or on school-re-lated business, after informing the Dean. Students must sign out and sign back in upon return, in the office.

3. 12th graders: Seniors who do not have a first block class and are not in proctored study halls may sign in no later than 9am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Monday and Friday, they are required to be in their Hui by 7:45 am. Seniors are permitted off campus during lunch and at non-proctored Study Halls and must sign-out and back in the Main Office upon returning. Seniors in PE Study Halls are not allowed off campus. Those Se-niors who have demonstrated good citizenship, who are working to their potential and who have completed their Independent Projects may leave campus during their free block in the term in which it occurs.

Senior Off-Campus Passes will be issued in late August and must be taken with the student whenever she leaves campus. Seniors must also sign out when leaving and sign in upon returning to campus, in the office. Senior privi-leges can be revoked if deemed appropriate by school administration.

4. Parents picking up their daughters during the school day must contact the Main Office to request release from school. The student must sign-out in the Main Office be-fore leaving campus.

5. For safety reasons, we encourage students not to wait in the park for rides after 3:30 pm. After this time, please pick up your daughters at the lawn in front of the school. Middle school students awaiting pick up should not leave the campus.

AFTER 4:00 PM THERE IS NO ADULT SUPERVISON ON CAMPUS

6. All off campus trips must be with the school’s knowl-edge and permission. School excursions are pre-planned and permission for such excursions is given on the Autho-rization Form kept on file in the office.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS No visitors between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm except for SIS visits by prospective students or visitors with pre-approval by administration. Visitors are allowed after 3:30 pm in supervised common areas and are the responsibility of the hosting La Pietra student.

CARS ON CAMPUSWhen dropping off students in the morning and picking them up in the afternoon, we request that parents do so at the lawn area of the lower parking lot around the banyan tree. For the safety of our students as well as a courtesy to other drivers coming up the hill, please do not stop at the art courtyard. No drop-offs or pick-ups in the Julie Brown Courtyard, Bachman Courtyard or Upper parking lot. Traffic is one-way up and lack of turn around space at the top renders this hazardous! All parking spaces in the upper lot are assigned, only cars with permits are allowed.

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THE BACHMAN COURTYARD (BEHIND THE MU-SIC ROOM) IS FOR DELIVERIES, STAFF AND HANDI-CAPPED PARKING ONLY. THE JULIE BROWN COURT-YARD IS FOR STAFF, FACULTY, AND DELIVERIES ONLY. THE ON-CAMPUS SPEED LIMIT IS 5 M.P.H. ALL DRIV-ERS SHOULD HEED STOP SIGNS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVEWAY.

Limited student parking is available in the upper parking lot and by permit only. Permits will be issued by the Dean of Students in the summer for a fee. Students must provide proof of driver’s license and auto insurance. Drivers will be assigned a numbered stall in which they must park. All other student drivers must park off campus. Students must park in their assigned stall with permit in plain sight on dashboard.

Students are not permitted to park in the reserved facul-ty stalls in the upper lot or in the lower lot guest parking area. Students who do not observe the speed limit, park-ing, or traffic flow regulations will have their on-campus parking privilege suspended for an appropriate length of time.

The campus gate is secured every evening. On weekends, the gate will only be opened for approved campus use.

CELL PHONE & OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICYCell phones and any electronic communication device should be turned off and stowed away during class time. If a device goes off or is used in class, it will be confiscated for the rest of the day and a detention will be issued. The device can be picked up from the Main Office at the end of the day. Three infringements of this policy in a single term will result in a Saturday detention.

Music from computers for non-academic purposes is sub-ject to disciplinary consequences. See “Acceptable Use Policy Terms & Conditions for the use of the Internet and Internet-Connected Computers at La Pietra.”

FOOD AND DRINKSGum chewing is not permitted on campus. Eating and drinking are not permitted during class, study halls, de-tentions, or in the Tech Center. Food rubbish must be dis-posed of properly in outside steel receptacles. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCOThe use and possession of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs by students on this campus is forbidden. The same behavior guidelines in effect on campus are also in force while off campus and while in attendance at off-campus school functions. We hope that good habits and good health will be the prime motivators for each individual in salutary matters; yet, as guardians of the common good, we will discipline individually any student who violates the above rule. See Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug policy.

DETENTIONStudents who need to be detained for minor infractions, excessive tardiness, incomplete assignments, unpaid IOU’s to the Finance Office, and the like will serve their detention on Thursday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:15 pm. Parents will be notified if their daughter has received a de-tention. Detention should be served if issued on the clos-est Thursday to the date issued. Any other exceptions need to be cleared with the Dean of Students.

In our effort to help girls learn habits that will serve them well, students who earn 3 behavior detentions or 5 home-work detentions will be assigned a three-hour Saturday morning detention. This detention will be held on a Satur-day in each term from 9:00 am to noon and will consist of service to the school. Students will be assigned tasks that will be overseen by a faculty proctor. In case of repeated infractions and persisting discipline, parents will be asked to meet with the Dean to discuss the problem and work out a constructive course of action.

SUSPENSIONIn the event that a student’s behavior warrants an in-house suspension from classes, the following procedure will be observed:

After parent notification the student will arrive in uni-1. form and spend the school day in isolation.She is expected to complete work assigned for that 2. day and will not receive credit for these assignments, nor will she be permitted to make up examinations missed on the day of the suspension, taking F’s. It is the responsibility of the parents to obtain outside 3. tutorial assistance to help the student catch up, should it be necessary.

For an out-of-school suspension, students are expected to complete work assigned for that day at home. The student will not receive credit for these assignments, nor will she be permitted to make up examinations missed on the day of the suspension, taking F’s.

PROBATIONUpon the discretion of the school, a student may be placed on academic or behavioral probation when she has failed to meet school expectations through a pattern of uncor-rected behavior. An upper school student’s probationary status lasts throughout her La Pietra career.

EXPULSIONThe guidelines in this handbook are not meant to be all-encompassing parameters for student behavior. As re-sponsible members of our La Pietra community and the community at large, students must be aware that their behavior––both on and off campus––reflects on them as individuals and also on their school. Students who dem-onstrate, through a pattern of uncorrected behavior, that they choose not to abide by the expectations set forth may be asked to leave La Pietra. The school reserves the right

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THE LA PIETRA UNIFORM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOW-ING, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MILLS UNIFORM COMPANY:

Skirt or skort: Navy, length should not be more than 2” 1. above the kneecapPolo shirt with school logo: Light blue2. Pants: Navy3. Cardigan Sweater with school logo: Navy4. Crew neck T-shirt with logo for PE: Sky blue5. Pull-on Mesh shorts for PE: Navy6. Aloha print dress: Length should not be more than 2” 7. above the kneecapFootwear: Shoes, sandals (no garden Crocs), no rubber 8. slippers or socks worn with slip-on slippers

UNIFORM REGULATIONS:Uniforms are to be worn at all times that girls are on • campus, from arrival to departure. Only the La Pietra cardigan may be worn over the uniform. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE periods.No boxer shorts, bike shorts, tights or leggings may be • worn under the uniform skirts, skorts. Bathing suit tops that show should not be worn.Uniforms must be in good repair without any visible • stains or rips. Waistlines should not be rolled. Tight, short uniforms are not allowed. Uniforms should appro-priately fit the student.Uniforms are to be worn Monday through Thursday. Fri-• day is free dress day (see Free Dress Guidelines). Hairstyles and unnatural hair color judged extreme and/• or inappropriate by school administration must be cor-rected within a time frame deemed appropriate by the administration. Parents will be notified and students in non-compliance will not be allowed to return to school until corrections are made. Student will not receive credit for time missed.Attire, accessories, and make-up judged extreme and/or • inappropriate by school administration must be correct-ed that day. Parents will be notified and students in non-compliance will not be allowed to return to school until corrections are made. Student will not receive credit for time missed.Visible piercings (other than ears) including piercings of • lips, eyebrows, nose, tongue, belly button, retainers for piercings, and bandages to cover piercings are not al-lowed.Tattoos should not be visible and should be conceale• All beanies/hats must be removed during class and/or • assemblies.

Uniforms must be worn on final exam days unless the • exam is scheduled on a Friday, thereupon Free Dress Guidelines must be followed.

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FREE DRESS GUIDELINESFree Dress should reflect a professional look, not beach, sports, or workout attire:

Dresses and skirts should be slightly above the knee. Cu-• lottes, shorts, and rompers must be at least mid-thigh in length with an inseam of at least 7”. No short shorts allowed. Leggings may be worn under dress-length tops that cover the entire hip area.Pants, shorts, and skirts must be in good repair; ripped • and torn styles are not permitted. This includes non-hemmed, frayed cutoffs; no men’s boxer shorts or paja-mas may be worn on free dress days.No bathing suit, bra-type or midriff-baring tops and • halters may be worn. Tank tops must be such that the above mentioned garments (if worn underneath) are not visible. NO STRAPLESS OR BACKLESS GARMENTS or anything sheer where undergarments can be seen.Footwear must be worn at all times. No rubber slippers • or garden crocs.Tightly fitted clothing should not be worn.•

DRESS CODE FOR EVENTS:Prom/Winterball• - La Pietra students present themselves with class and good taste. As these are special formal events, gowns should be slightly above the knee or lon-ger in length. Gowns with straps are encouraged. Hal-ter or strapless gowns should have appropriate bodice and back coverage. Gowns with full back exposure are not allowed.

Events Off-Campus (Conferences, Seminars)Free Dress:• Follow free-dress guidelines and appropri-ate footwear, dress shoes (no slippers). Clothing must be cleaned and pressed. Hair must be well-groomed. Hair, make-up and jewelry should be in compliance with free-dress guidelines.Uniform:• Follow uniform guidelines and appropriate footwear, dress shoes (no slippers). Uniforms must be cleaned and pressed. Hair must be well-groomed.

2016-2017 UNIFORM GUIDELINES

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Students are expected to adhere to the school’s dress code and uniform guidelines. More importantly, it is parents’ responsibil-ity to ensure that their student is dressed appropriately for school. Faculty and administration will determine if a student is in compliance with the La Pietra dress code, which is in effect during school hours and school events.

to sever any connection with a student when it deems it in the best interest of the student or the school. Students who are no longer attending La Pietra may not attend any school-related activities or functions, including Winterball, Prom, and dances. Certain behavioral infractions may be subject to an appropriate educational intervention that will be determined by the administration. A consequence of this nature is designed to help the student gain knowledge or skills to prevent a repeat of inappropriate behavior. *Classes on the harms of smoking, anger management, talking with professionals/law enforcement regarding cyberbullying, theft, etc. are included in our curricula

YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY

THE CLASS Once a month all the members of your grade level, plus advisors, will meet to coordinate your class business and the activities that your class wishes to undertake. Your class will elect officers who are in charge of setting the agenda for meetings, keeping track of the class treasury, taking class notes and representing the class at weekly Student Council meetings.

Together with your class advisors, you will plan class ac-tivities, discuss concerns and issues both academic and social, coordinate fund-raising activities, and plan com-munity service projects. Classes meet once a month dur-ing a special schedule assembly period, or as often as needed when projects are in progress.

MORNING HUI(Small group advisories) Hui are divided into two age groups: Middle and Upper School. This group provides you with two unique opportunities: getting to know and work with a small group of girls from various grade levels, and choosing a teacher with whom you have developed a special rapport to act as your personal advisor. Your Hui activities range from service projects, to lunch activities, to discussions of pertinent topics.

In the middle school Hui meetings, the peer leaders and the teacher advisor coordinate discussions and activities. Your adult advisor will touch base with you in a short meeting two times a week to see how you are doing. You are welcome to come to your advisor in private with any questions or concerns you may have about school or oth-erwise. Hui meet for a longer period once a term for aca-demic advising. LEADERSHIP PROGRAMSLa Pietra’s Leadership Programs include Peer Leadership and the Delegate Program. As a student participating in either of these programs, you serve as a representative for the school. Along with opportunities to represent La Pietra in the local community at conference and events, students will be responsible for the general overall en-hancement of the student experience. Peer Leaders will focus on building culture with the middle school students. Delegates will focus on educating prospective students

and families about La Pietra, supporting them in deter-mining whether La Pietra is the best fit for their daughter, serving as hosts for school-in-session visits, and partici-pating in Admissions events. Students participating in our Leadership Programs are La Pietra’s faces and voices in the community.

STUDENT COUNCILElections for the La Pietra Student Council are held each spring. In addition to the officers (president, vice presi-dent, secretary, and treasurer) each class elects two student council representatives who attend the weekly meetings. These representatives are your class’ link to the student government of the school. The Student Council also has a faculty moderator who is this group’s link to the faculty and administration.

The Student Council spearheads many campus activities: dances, and community service projects in which the en-tire student body becomes involved. Middle School Con-gress elections are held in the Fall to allow for assimila-tion of new students who may wish to participate. Middle School Congress meets once a month.

PASSPORTOur foreign language department has an annual publica-tion, Passport. Each issue is filled with student articles, pictures, contests, and interviews. Each language has its own editorial and reporting staff who put together this highly polished desk-top publishing effort. Come join the staff!

KALEO O KAMANA‘OOur literary magazine is published during the spring se-mester and contains student essays, short stories, poetry, and art. This is another in-house publishing effort of which we are most proud. You can be a part of it by contributing your own writing or by becoming a part of the staff.

YEARBOOKIf you’d like to be a part of our Ke Ana yearbook staff and help produce a pictorial memento of your school year, you may begin in the ninth grade and work your way up from copy to editor! Yearbook class meets in a scheduled

When you first join the La Pietra family, you are automatically a member of two special groups here on campus: The Class and The Hui. As you become more familiar with campus life, we have many other groups you may wish to join. These groups make an important contribution to our school and, likewise, have much to offer you.

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If a student presents herself not meeting these guidelines, she may be asked to leave or not allowed to participate in the event and either return or remain on campus.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE If at any time a student is deemed to be in inappropriate uni-form or free dress, she must change into one of the uniforms kept in the office (if available) and be in uniform on the next free dress Friday. After this initial warning, a second infraction will result in the loss of free dress privileges for the rest of the school year. Inappropriate jackets will be confiscated and can be retrieved at the end of the day.

block, and it is worked into your academic schedule.

CLUB EIGHTY-EIGHTLa Pietra’s music club brings together the best of both worlds - vocal and instrumental. Students gain an appre-ciation for music.

GREEN CLUBThe La Pietra Green Club promotes recycling and keeping the campus eco-friendly.

HAWAIIAN CLUB This club explores Hawaiian culture through language, hula, and song. Learning about your host culture can be lots of fun!

LEO CLUBSponsored by the Kamehameha Lions Club of Honolulu, La Pietra’s Leo Club seeks out opportunities for service on campus and in the community.

INTERNATIONAL CLUBA club that introduces the cultures of the countries that represent the Foreign Languages offered at La Pietra.

*Student club information is also available on our school website

BIG/LITTLE SISTER ACTIVITIES

Beginning with the first week’s pizza lunch, the Big/Little Sister program sponsors events designed to ease a new student’s transition to her new school, by pairing her with a “veteran” La Pietra student.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYOur local chapter spearheads such activities as a Diamond Head clean up, a luncheon in honor of volunteer parents, and campus peer tutoring. Consideration for membership in the La Pietra Chapter is based on:

Scholarship– (3.2 or higher based on work in grades • 9-12) Candidates are expected to take selected cours-es beyond the school’s minimum college preparatory requirements in at least 2 of the 5 academic areas.Character– Candidates must consistently exemplify • desirable qualities of behavior, uphold principles of morality and ethics, comply with school regulations both inside and outside of the classroom, and demon-strate perseverance and application to studies.Leadership and Service– (Student Council, class of-• fice, Peer Leader, leadership and service on campus and in outside organizations) Candidates must dem-onstrate initiative in promoting school activities, ex-emplify positive attitude and academic initiative, a volunteer assistance and work well with others.

Students must be in attendance at La Pietra for a minimum of one semester and be members of the Sophomore, Ju-nior, or Senior class. Students submit an application and

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Students may choose from approximately 20 clubs each year. The list of clubs may change each year to reflect students’ new interests. A few of the clubs are described below. A complete list of available clubs will be announced at the start of the school year.

ATHLETICSLa Pietra offers the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports at the 6th grade, Intermediate (grades 7-9), Junior Varsity (grades 9-11), and Varsity (grades 9-12) levels. We are members of the ILH (Interscholastic League of Hono-lulu). Athletic sign-up, information, dates and times will be posted on the LP website and on the Athletic Department bulletin board. Transportation to practices must be arranged with the Athletic Director. The physical examination form (available on the LP web-site) for athletes must be filled out by a physician and re-turned to La Pietra before participation in any sport.

Academic Eligibility – La Pietra is a member of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH). Section 2 of the ILH Handbook, Academic Standing, states: No student shall be eligible to participate if he or she has not passed two-thirds of all subjects for which he/she was enrolled during the immediate past grading period.

For more information see the La Pietra Athletic Handbook.

LUNCH ORDERSWe are proud to partner with Sodexo to bring students lunch served in the Courtyard kitchen. All lunches are pre-ordered and student may choose from milk or bottled water to have with their meal. Check our website for the School Lunch link for order forms:

Fill out Lunch Form for the upcoming month.1. Submit the lunch form along with payment to “Sodexo” 2. to the La Pietra main office no later than the due date indicated on the form. Late forms will be assessed a late fee.

SNACK CARDS$5, $10 and $20 snack cards may be purchased in the Main Office. Cards are used to purchase juice, ice cream, and other snacks before and after school from the Courtyard kitchen. Cards must be signed after purchase and may not be shared.

TRADITIONS

CLASS DAY/MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPHeld early in the school year, this popular event scatters each grade level to a different location on the island. This is a day of camaraderie, of non-academic activity with specific goals in mind for each class, beginning with the all school breakfast on campus. Class Day is a “regular” school day, and attendance is required.

Our Middle School Camp is an overnight activity that brings advisory groups and peer leaders together to kick-off” the new year.

CO-CURRICULAR PERIODOnce a week, the entire school can come together for programs as varied as a talent show by our own students, to alumnae and community guest speakers. We can also spin off into special grade level presentations, middle school activities, or course-related project sessions.

LA PIETRA NEWCOMERS AND SENIORS TEAA true La Pietra tradition, this special fall occasion serves to welcome all new students at any grade level. Our se-nior class invites these newcomers and a mom, dad, or fa-vorite aunt or friend to come for an afternoon of getting to know the faculty and the parents of newfound friends. It’s a great opportunity to talk with our soon-to-be graduates and faculty about their experiences at your new school.

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANSThis popular event gives a bird’s eye view of your day! Your parents will pick up your schedule and proceed to each class to hear your teachers talk about their curricu-lum and the projects they have planned for the term. This is as informative as it is fun!

HOLIDAY PROGRAM This December musical evening is a perfect addition to your own family’s traditional holiday activities. It’s a few hours of song and well-wishing in the best school tradi-tion from our girls and faculty.

SPRING SING This spring event showcases the musical talents of you and your fellow students.

THEATRICAL PRODUCTION The hard work and talent of several terms’ worth of thes-pian and technical activity all come together in this week-end of theater with a school production. In the past, we

have produced such popular entertainment as “Honk,” “Songs for a New World,” “Still Life With Iris,” “On Drag-onfly Wings,” and “Peter Pan Junior.” We urge any in-terested students and parents to get involved—either on stage or behind the scenes.

FATHER-DAUGHTER EVENT Our popular dad-daughter event can be expanded to include a favorite uncle, good neighbor, or big brother. We’ve done everything from sockhop to hoedown to, hopefully, friendly athletic competition! We never know what the PFA has planned, but we do know it will bring you a storehouse of good fun and great memories!

MOTHER-DAUGHTER EVENTAn afternoon tea or a scrumptious dinner in our beauti-ful courtyard (served by the dads, of course), have been enjoyed by all. Bring your mom, auntie, or surrogate mom and join us!

HOOPLA The arrival of springtime always heralds this evening of elegance and generosity. The first of its kind in Hawai’i, HOOPLA is the school’s major financial aid fund-raiser. It includes a live auction and elegant cuisine.

GRADUATION Your years at La Pietra will be coming to a close. In the late afternoon on a day prior to the ceremony, graduates and their families are invited to a courtyard reception. For some of your grandparents from the mainland, it may be their first visit to the campus where you have spent so much of your time.

On graduation day, graduates gather for the traditional breakfast prior to graduation rehearsal back at the school campus. Held on the Great Lawn, our graduation, with the beauty of the white holoku dresses and haku lei, is uniquely lovely––a fitting culmination to your years at La Pietra.

SUMMER PROGRAMSLa Pietra offers a variety of exciting and enriching sum-mer programs which have included courses in leadership, technology, performing arts, and sports.

As in all families, at La Pietra we have many traditions. Some of these involve the student body, others the extended school family, still others, the Honolulu community at large. Here are some thumbnail sketches of activities you and your family can look forward to as our school year proceeds; precise dates can be found on the student calendar available on the LP website and through the Daily Bulletin posted in MyBackpack.

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FRIDAYFEST GUIDELINES:1. As with all co-curricular and social functions occurring on a school night, students who have not been in atten-dance at school on the day of the event are not eligible to attend.

2. Fridayfest #1 is held between 2:30-4:00 pm. Fridayfest #2 is a dance that starts at 6:00 pm and concludes at 9:00 pm. Punctuality of pick-up is expected, and late departures will forfeit the privilege of attending the following Friday-Fest.

3. Departure arrangements should be made by parents prior to the Fridayfest. If your daughter has your permis-

sion to depart with someone other than a member of her family, please indicate this on the RSVP form which will be turned in to a box on the front of the office counter. For your daughter’s safety (and your peace of mind!), we will not release her to someone else without written permission from you. 4. Girls who RSVP to a Fridayfest are expected to stay for the entire occasion. Please do not make other plans that would necessitate your daughter’s leaving early. Part of growing up is making choices, and we would like to help the girls learn to honor their commitments and be gracious hostesses to their guests on campus.

AFTER HOURSAfter all the hard work is done, we like to provide an opportunity for relaxation and socializing with old friends as well as an opportunity to make new ones. Our campus social events at La Pietra are usually sponsored by the Student Council. Al-though, in some cases, other campus organizations may choose to spearhead an event. With the exception of Big-Little Sister functions, age appropriate activities on campus fall into two main categories. These events are chaperoned by our faculty. Parents are not included in these events.

Fridayfest for the Middle School, Upper School Dances for grades 9-12

STUDENT COUNCIL DANCES AND INVITATIONAL DANCES1. As with all co-curricular and social functions occur-ring on a school night, students who have not been in attendance at school on the day of the event are not eli-gible to participate.

2. Admission to Student Council Dances is by valid I.L.H. high school student I.D. Admission to Invitational Dances (Winterball and Junior-Senior Prom) is by pre-purchased bid only. If a La Pietra student wishes to bring a guest who is not a student or is not in high school, she must arrive with her guest or make arrangements for her guest to be admitted.

Guests over 18 will not be admitted, unless prior permis-sion has been given by the Dean.

3. Students are expected to arrive on time. Students ar-riving more than one hour after the start of the dance will not be admitted, nor may students return once they leave the dance. La Pietra students make a commitment to the entire event.

4. Students must stay in the dance “area.” They are not allowed to be in the parking lot or other unlit areas of the campus or dance site.

5. La Pietra students are responsible for the conduct of their guests.

6. All students must be dressed and must behave in an acceptable manner as defined by the chaperones of the dance and the rules of the school.

7. All La Pietra School rules and specifically those for-bidding the use of tobacco, alcohol, and any illegal sub-stance are in effect during all dances. Those in noncom-pliance will be asked to leave immediately. Parents will be notified and a school consequence may be issued as deemed necessary by the school administration.

LA PIETRA PROM Each April the junior class of La Pietra hosts our Junior/Senior Prom, a lovely formal dinner dance which is the end product of a year’s worth of fund raising, hard work, and planning. The dance is traditionally held off campus at an elegant location.

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FRIDAYFEST:Two times during the course of the school year, the middle schoolers help us plan socials that can take on many different formats. Some popular events in the past have been going as a group to Kaimana Beach for a barbeque, skating at Ice Palace, and our traditional Spring dance. Before each Fridayfest, parents will receive a middle school flyer describing the event, any responsibilities assigned to the girls, and an RSVP slip that includes arrangements for pick-up after the event.

The following policies pertain to tuition accounts at La Pietra:

The required deposit of $500 along with a completed Enrollment Contract must be submitted to • reserve a student’s place at La Pietra for the school year.

Tuition payments and other charges/fees must be made in accordance with the terms specified in • the Enrollment Contract.

Students may be denied access to school provided educational services including transcripts, • grades, and/or report cards, access to the school’s student database, diplomas, and may be sus-pended and/or dismissed if payments are not made in a timely manner. Grades may also appear as “I” (Incomplete).

Seniors will NOT be allowed to participate in graduation activities and ceremonies unless all • tuition and fees are paid by April 30, 2017.

A student may not be allowed to re-enroll and/or start school if an account balance remains from • a previous academic year.

Any difficulties with a tuition account in one school year may cause the school to restrict the • method of payment options available to a family in future years.

Tuition assistance and merit awards are credited to your account based on the tuition payment • plan selected and are conditional upon the student being enrolled at La Pietra. A change in en-rollment status will result in the award being pro-rated for the portion of the year the student was enrolled at La Pietra.

Tuition assistance will not be awarded retroactively to help families reduce an existing account • balance. Families wishing to receive assistance must fully complete the School and Student Ser-vices application form and submit all require documents electronically by the stated deadlines. Families who have previously received assistance must re-apply every school year to be consid-ered.

The Head of School and Business Manager are responsible for carrying out the tuition account • policies established by the Board of Trustees.

We encourage families to meet with the Business Manager if they anticipate any financial difficulties; every reasonable request will be considered in relation to the family’s account history and current circum-stances.

LA PIETRA - HAWAII SCHOOL FOR GIRLSBOARD OF TRUSTEES - STATEMENT OF POLICY ON TUITION

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ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYTERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF THE INTERNET AND

INTERNET-CONNECTED COMPUTERS AT LA PIETRA

INTRODUCTIONPlease read the following carefully. This policy outlines expectations for each La Pietra student before the student will be allowed to use computers at La Pietra or La Pietra infrastructure for their own Chromebooks. Throughout this document the term “computers” will mean actual desktop, laptop computers, and iPads including those owned by the user (as defined below), network infrastructure, Internet service, printers, projectors, peripheral devices, wi-fi PDAs and lapietra.edu email addresses. Throughout this document the term “user” will mean students, teachers, administrative staff, vendors, auditors, and any other person using La Pietra computers, as defined above.

THE INTERNETThe Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world. Internet access is co-ordinated through a complex association of government agencies, regional and state networks, educational institu-tions, large and small businesses, and individuals. With this access comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover controversial information. In offering Inter-net access, we firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction on this worldwide network far outweigh the possibility that users may locate material that is not consistent with the educational goals of La Pietra.

The smooth operation of the Internet relies upon the proper conduct of the users who must adhere to strict guide-lines. These guidelines are provided here so that you may become aware of the responsibilities you are about to assume. In general this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources as well as consider-ation to others who use the services.

1. Acceptable Use: The primary purpose of the Internet connected computers is to support the educational program at La Pietra. The Internet related computers therefore may be used:

Only for academic and school-related activities; this includes before and after school hours. • The basic test for academic or school-related activities is the question, “Is this use of the Internet connected • computers directly related to an academic assignment or the production of a school publication?”The Internet may not be used for any business or commercial transactions (no credit card use).• Students using computers are not allowed to change any of the software settings unless instructed to do so. • This includes colors, patterns, backgrounds, preferences, and options. Changing these settings can interfere with • the normal operation of the computer and the educational software that has been installed.Students are not allowed to download any programs on the computers unless specifically instructed to do so. • This includes Instant Messaging, RealPlayer or chat software. Adding software to a computer can cause the sys-• tem to become unstable and to crash.Students are not allowed to connect to restricted websites at any time.•

2. Privileges/Monitoring: The use of La Pietra’s computers and the infrastructure is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use of these resources will result in the suspension or termination of the student’s privilege of using campus computers or infrastructure for personal computers. Other school disciplinary actions such as detention, suspension, or expulsion will be taken, if deemed appropriate.

It is expected that students who use the Internet on campus will be responsible for following the guidelines in this document. It is also assumed that in their use of the computers and Internet, they will practice common courtesy toward their fellow students and other users of the network. Faculty in areas where there is computer use have the responsibility and authority to enforce these guidelines as they do with all school policies and rules.

A La Pietra email account, Google Apps for Education account, Internet use, and devices to students are not the personal property of any student. The school reserves the right to monitor or read the contents for inappropriate lan-

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guage or information, threatening, obnoxious or demeaning comments, or any activity that is illegal. Furthermore, the school reserves the right to monitor and access all school issued equipment for inappropriate content, applica-tions or other misuse. Network administrators may review files, communication, and content in person or remotely to ensure that students are using these items responsibly. Students should not expect that files stored on school serv-ers or school-sanctioned cloud storage such as Google Drive will always be private.

Students are expected to model appropriate and positive digital citizenship. Student access and communication through social networking sites are not permitted on campus, through our network, or on school equipment. All La Pietra related social network communication should be made through the school-sanctioned networks pre-approved by administrators.

3. Etiquette: You are expected to abide by the following rules that are the generally accepted rules of computing and network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

Be polite, show respect, and respect others’ privacy. Don’t swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate • language. A good rule of thumb: “Would you be comfortable saying this face-to-face?”No downloading, printing, or perusing obscene/objectionable materials.• No downloading of files that are not academically related. (Downloads must be cleared by instructor.)• All material on the Internet is considered personal property and must be acknowledged by citations and/or • Works Cited references in reports. Plagiarism or unacknowledged use of Internet information may be a violation of copyright law and constitutes academic dishonesty at school. Obey the law.

4. Cautions:

Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers or personal information about others, including their • addresses or phone numbers, on the internet.There is no organization or body controlling the reliability or truth of information available on the Internet. • When using the Internet, you must be discriminating in recognizing the accuracy or quality of information. Just because something is on the Internet is no guarantee that it is factually accurate, unbiased, or truthful.Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. Remember this in all e-mail you send to oth-• ers.

5. Publishing on the Web:Students may not publish any material on the Internet (including images, text, video, audio) taken on/from La • Pietra’s campus or during a La Pietra school activity/function without approval.Students may not publish any material on the Internet while in La Pietra uniform, (on or off-campus), without • approval. Students may not publish statements or comments derogatory to the La Pietra community (administration, staff, • students)

USERStudents should understand and abide by the terms and conditions for the use of the computers at La Pietra. They should further understand that any violation of the regulations and etiquette above is unethical, and that any viola-tion will result in termination or suspension of access privileges, and school disciplinary action will be taken. PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF STUDENT USERParents and guardians should understand that computer access is designed for educational purposes. They should also recognize that it is impossible to restrict access to all controversial materials and will not hold La Pietra respon-sible for materials accessed by the computers.

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INTRODUCTIONLa Pietra is continuing to adopt a 1:1 program which provides and electronic device to each student. Please read the following carefully before signing the Agreement. The Agreement must be signed by each La Pietra student and a parent or guardian, before the student will be issued a Chromebook and charger.

CHROMEBOOKIn keeping with our commitment to the enhancement of learning through the integration of technology, we will is-sue Chromebooks to all students after receipt of a completed 1:1 Chromebook Student/Parent Agreement form. The smooth operation of the 1:1 Chromebook implementation relies upon the proper conduct of the users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you may become aware of the responsibilities you are about to assume. If a student violates any of these provisions, her use of the Chromebook will be suspended or terminated, and school disciplinary action will be taken. At La Pietra, the use of technology is a privilege, not a right, and must be regarded as such.

1. Acceptable Use: The primary purpose of the Chromebook is to support the educational program at La Pietra. Students will bring their Chromebook to school each day with the battery fully charged. Students should not loan their Chromebook to any other student, nor should they borrow a Chromebook from another student. Students must not share user names and passwords with others. Chromebooks found unattended will be confiscated and a deten-tion will be issued. Students are not allowed to mark or place stickers directly on the Chromebook. Students will immediately report any malfunctions, damage or loss of the Chromebook to a classroom teacher or administrative staff member at school. At the end of the school year, the student must return the Chromebook and charger in good working condition.

2. Google Apps for Education: Students will be issued a Google Apps for Education account and will use the Apps enabled by the school. As part of Google Apps for Education (GAFE) all students have their own online drive that is accessible through the student’s school-provided log in. This drive is a safe and secure place for students to save their work. Should the Chromebook experience problems and be out for repair, the students will be able to access their files in Google Apps for Education using a computer. Students are encouraged to save all important work to their GAFE drive on a regular basis.

3. Repair and Maintenance: La Pietra supports this program in maintaining your Chromebook by doing any repairs due to ordinary, responsible use. However, you will be responsible for cost of repair or damage to your Chrome-book and charger due to careless or inappropriate use. In addition, you are responsible for the replacement of your Chromebook and charger if any is lost or stolen.

3. End of Year Collection: At the end of the school year, or if instructed by your teacher, you must return your La Pietra issued Chromebook and charger to the school.

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STUDENT HOMEBOUND CHROMEBOOKPRIVILEGES & RESPONSIBILITES

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TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY AT LA PIETRA

One of the most important ways that parents and teachers can work together is in educating girls about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs.

This is a serious responsibility. Many young women are being confronted with choices about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs long before they reach upper school. Drugs, tobacco, and alcohol are dangerous and illegal, and we seek your participation and support in making La Pietra a drug and alcohol-free school.

Our programs and the behaviors that we model at school are intended to help girls understand the consequences of tobacco, alcohol and drug use and abuse. These include units in all grades in various classes, co-curr assem-blies, Hui activities, and Athletic Department rules for “clean competition.” Inevitably, there will be girls who will get involved in drinking, smoking tobacco, marijuana or perhaps other drug use, and we want you to know what to expect from the school in these situations. Our intent is not to identify the school’s response to every possible behavior, but rather to outline our general policies. In every case, we will have two concerns: the welfare of the girl or girls involved and the health of La Pietra as a school community.

A girl who is selling, using, promoting, or in possession of illegal substances - will be expelled.

We will take action when a girl’s social life has an effect on herself and other students or on the learning environ-ment.

We want to emphasize our commitment to educating girls about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. La Pietra offers sev-eral courses in our curriculum that deal with substance abuse, good decision-making, healthy lifestyles, and total well-being. Girls can seek additional advising from the Dean of Students, Hui Advisors, or any trusted adult. Policies are necessary and important in setting limits, but rules are not enough to help girls understand the effects of using and abusing alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. We count on your partnership and your continued support.

STATEMENT ON BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

We are committed to maintaining a safe, supportive environment for everyone in our community. Every member is expected to act with integrity in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this Handbook with particular emphasis on the La Pietra Spirit Section.

The focus of our student behavior and bullying, including cyberbullying, and sexual harassment statement is on teaching sound decision-making skills and promoting positive behavior through education. We value truthfulness, taking responsibility for one’s actions and learning from one’s mistakes.

A student not acting in accordance with La Pietra’s Statement on Bullying and Sexual Harassment will be dealt with on an individual basis. Parents, school administrators, and/or outside counsel will be involved in administering the appropriate resolution.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or religion in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.

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HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM

A hurricane WATCH indicates a storm may strike within 36 hours. A watch is announced over TV and radio only. No sirens.

A hurricane WARNING indicates a storm could affect Oahu in 24 hours or less. Sirens will sound.

If a HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED DURING SCHOOL HOURS, we will usually complete the day’s schedule and release students, teachers and staff at the regular time. If possible, an announcement on school closing will be made prior to dismissal; if not, students and parents will be instructed to listen to TV and radio for school closing announcements.

IF A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED DURING SCHOOL HOURS:

We will attempt to complete the regular class day if students will not encounter storm conditions on the 1. way home from school.If there is enough time to notify parents of an early dismissal, guaranteeing that no family will be on 2. the roads when the storm hits, we will dismiss early, utilizing the Alert Now system. No student will be released from campus until the parents have arrived or given their OK for a student to leave indepen-dently.If weather conditions do not permit the safe, orderly release of students, all students, faculty and staff 3. will go to the gym and remain there until parents can safely pick up their daughters.

TSUNAMIWe are not in a tsunami inundation zone. Therefore we do not have to evacuate the campus in the event of a tsunami. The area makai (ocean side) of the intersection at the bottom of Poni Moi Road is in the inundation zone, however, so travel to and from campus could be very dangerous in tsunami conditions.

Wave travel times (from Oahu Civil Defense) are as follows: • Local Waters could arrive in 20 minutes or less • Hawaiian Waters could arrive in 25 minutes or less • Alaskan Waters could arrive in 4 to 6 hours • Other could arrive in 8 to 15 hours

As in the case of a hurricane, we will attempt to complete the class day if a tsunami WATCH is issued during school hours. The school will decide whether or not it is safe to release students at the end of the day; generally, we will release all students if we are still in a WATCH condition. If a tsunami WARNING is issued during school hours, we will attempt to complete the class day and hold all students on campus if the wave is in local, Hawaiian or Alaskan waters. If the WARNING is for a wave in the “Other” category, we will evaluate whether or not there is time for students to get home safely. As a general rule, we believe that students are much safer on campus than they are on the highways during a tsunami WARNING. We do not want to contribute to traffic problems or place students in needless danger in tsunami conditions.

The school and Oahu Civil Defense strongly recommend that no parents leave home or work to come get their daughters under WARNING conditions. No student will be allowed to drive herself home under tsunami WARNING conditions. It is recommended that parents seek and remain in a safe place until the all-clear has sounded, then contact the school for information regarding student dismissal.

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APPENDIX - ATHLETIC HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

LA PIETRA Hawaii School for Girls

Athletic Handbook

ForStudents and Parents

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ABOUT THE LA PIETRA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT…

PHILOSOPHY, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVESThe philosophy of the La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls Athletic Department is to provide a quality program that will develop young women physically, emotionally, socially, and ethically. We believe that athletics can teach posi-tive values, confidence in oneself, and respect for others. We believe that doing one’s best and exhibiting good sportsmanship supersedes winning at all costs.

Goals and Objectives: Provide opportunities for our students to participate in athletics,• Provide and maintain safe facilities,• Provide qualified coaches who exhibit good character and values,• Promote good sportsmanship,• Recognize student involvement, and• Foster positive relations with the student body, parents, alumnae, and community.•

INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OF HONOLULUThe Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) was formed in 1909 with Punahou, Kamehameha, and McKinley High School. More public and private schools joined, and a wide variety of interscholastic sports were offered to students. In 1970, the public schools of Honolulu withdrew from the ILH and became a part of the Oahu Interscholastic As-sociation (OIA). Today, the ILH is comprised of 25 private schools with more than 8,000 students participating in 21 different sports. The Board of Athletic Directors and Principals of the ILH maintain an excellent program with emphasis on the well being of the student-athletes. La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls is proud to be part of this organization.

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ATHLETIC LEAGUE (CSAL)The Christian School Athletic League (CSAL) provides schools an opportunity for fifth and sixth grade students to begin to learn and develop fundamental skills of the game. The objectives are to foster an appreciation for team sports and the camaraderie, sportsmanship and fun, inherent in participation. The emphasis is on participation and allowing each member of the team to experience playing time. While scores are recorded during the game, win-loss records will not be published and a league champion will not be determined.

PAC-5 ATHLETIC PROGRAMPac-5 was organized and admitted into the ILH in 1973. Its purpose is to give smaller schools a chance to participate in a variety of sports such as: kayaking, canoe paddling, track, water polo, softball, judo, and wrestling. The Athletic Director in charge of Pac-5 is Peter Estomago. By allowing our school to participate in sports in which we could not field a team by ourselves, Pac-5 has given our students a richer high school athletic experience.

ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONThe Athletic Director is responsible for the planning, implementing, and supervising of the La Pietra Athletic Pro-gram. The Athletic Office is located in the Barbara Cox Anthony Sports Complex Gymnasium. For questions and concerns you may call Athletic Director, Ross Kinsler at (808) 922-2744 or email to rkinsler@lapietra.edu.

LEVELS OF SPORT COMPETITION 6th grade sports: grade 6 Intermediate sports: grades 7 – 9 Junior Varsity: grades 9 – 11 Varsity: grades 9 – 12

LA PIETRA SPORTS AND COACHESCoaches are expected to set a good moral example for their players and to maintain a disciplined team that reflects a positive image for themselves and La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls. For more information regarding starting dates and times, see the Athletic Bulletin Board in the hallway outside the Athletic Office and the Gymnasium Locker Rooms or go to the Athletics page of the La Pietra school website (www.lapietra.edu).

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2016 - 2017 LA PIETRA SPORTS OFFERINGS (Start Dates & Coaches) Sport Coach Start Date Fall Season: Pac-5 Cheerleading (Inter & Varsity) Ipo Chang August 1, 2016 Pac-5 Cross Country (Inter, JV, & Varsity) Doug Lau August 1, 2016 JV & Varsity Volleyball Kent Kim August 1, 2016 JV & Varsity Volleyball Kahea Pupuhi August 1, 2016 Pac-5 Kayaking (JV & Varsity only) Michael Adrian August 1, 2016 Varsity Sporter Air Riflery Noah Staggs August 1, 2016 JV Sporter Air Riflery Noah Staggs August 1, 2016 JV Tennis Bobby Samson August 8, 2016 Intermediate Volleyball Kanoe Pupuhi August 8, 2016 6th Grade Swimming TBA August 24, 2016

Winter Season: Pac-5 Inter & JV Soccer Les Gusman October 10, 2016 6th Grade CSAL Volleyball TBA October 12, 2016 Intermediate Basketball Mike Glenn October 17, 2016 Intermediate Tennis Bobby Samson October 31, 2016 Pac -5 Canoe Paddling (JV & Varsity only) David Ahia October 31, 2016 Pac-5 Varsity Soccer Les Gusman November 7, 2016 Varsity Basketball Ross Kinsler November 7, 2016 Pac-5 Wrestling (Inter & Varsity) TBA November 7, 2016 Pac-5 Swimming (Inter, JV, & Varsity) Matthew Tanigaloa November 7, 2016

Spring Season: Pac-5 Track & Field (Inter, JV, & Varsity) Brett Adachi/Doug Lau February 6, 2017 Pac-5 Softball (Inter, JV, & Varsity) Cecil Hasegawa February 6, 2017Varsity Tennis Bobby Samson February 6, 2017 Golf (Inter & Varsity) Nathan Lopez February 6, 2017 Pac-5 Judo (Inter, JV, & Varsity) Miles Tsubota February 13, 2017 6th Grade CSAL Basketball TBA February, 22 2017 Archery Ross Kinsler/Jack Wade March 2, 2017 6th Grade Tennis Jack Wade May 1, 2017

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ILH ELIGIBILITYA student will have no more than 4 years of Varsity eligibility once she enters the 9th grade of any school.1. A student will have no more than 3 years of Junior Varsity eligibility once she enters the 9th grade.2. A student will have no more than 3 years of Intermediate eligibility once she enters the 7th grade.3. A student who repeats a year may choose to either participate in the repeat year and be ineligible to partici-4. pate in her senior year or refrain from participation in the repeat year and be eligible in her senior year except, for HHSAA State Tournament participation.

ILH TRANSFER RULESA student who represents an ILH or a non-member ILH (public) school in Hawai‘i in league play shall be ineligible to represent La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls in the following year in any sport in which she has participated at the former school. The same rule applies to any student-athlete transferring from La Pietra to another ILH school.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATIONThe athlete is required to have adequate medical insurance.1. All athletes must submit a completed Physical Examination for Athletic Participation/Parent Consent for Par-2. ticipation (Blue Card) to the Athletic Office in August and take part in the ImPACT Baseline Testing for the La Pietra Concussion Management Program (administered in August) prior to participation. All student-athletes must be eligible according to the ILH Constitution and By-Laws. A copy is filed in the 3. Athletic Director’s Office.Any student who attends school less than 1/2 day shall be ineligible to play or practice that day. Extenuating 4. circumstances may alter this rule at the discretion of the School Administration.Any student who receives a suspension (in-school or out of school) is NOT allowed to participate in ILH or 5. CSAL practices or competition on the day(s) of suspension.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSAcademic ineligibility will be declared if:

If the student obtains two or more “D’s” or one or more failing mid-term or term grades, she will be declared 1. ineligible for a period of time based on individual circumstances and administrative review.If a student is assigned an after-school or Saturday detention from a teacher or the School Dean, she must at-2. tend the detention prior to attending any athletic practice or competition for a La Pietra or Pac-5 team.

TEAM REQUIREMENTSA student participating on a team will be expected to comply with the following rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in suspension from the team.

Attend all practices, games/meets and team meetings, unless excused by the coach (three or more unexcused 1. absences may result in team suspension and student will be ineligible for an athletic award),Attend classes (If a student is absent from school, the student may not participate in team practices or games/2. meets on absent day(s). A student must be in school for at least half of the school day to be eligible for par-ticipation).,Maintain satisfactory grades (see “Academic Requirements”),3. Display good sportsmanship and team cooperation at all times,4. Treat athletic equipment and uniforms with care (The student is responsible for all equipment or uniforms 5. issued to her. Lost, stolen or damaged equipment and/or uniforms must be paid for by the athlete. All school issued uniforms and equipment must be returned at the end of the season.),Submit a completed physical examination for athletics “blue card” to the Athletic Department before the 6. beginning of the season (An athlete will not be allowed to practice unless these forms are properly filled out and turned in - see “Physical Examination / Athletic Participation form”),

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Submit the Parent Consent Form for Participate in the Concussion Management Program and take part in the 7. ImPACT Baseline testing for Concussions.Adhere to all team and school rules. The student may not participate in team practices or games/meets when 8. serving out-of-school or in-school suspension.All athletes and parents must attend a seasonal sports meeting clarifying goals, rules, and expectations of the 9. La Pietra Athletic Department prior to participation in ILH or CSAL Games/Meets.

INELIGIBILITYAny student who voluntarily drops out of a sport, accumulates unexcused absences, or is declared ineligible from a team due to disciplinary actions, shall be declared ineligible to participate in any La Pietra sport for one year at the discretion of the School Administration.

It is important that the athlete realizes her obligation to her team and carries out that responsibility for the dura-tion of the season once she makes the team. It is an honor and a privilege to make the team when others may be denied.

In cases where the athlete is dropped by mutual consent of the Coach, Player, and Athletic Director, the ineligibility requirement is not in effect. Such a case would be when a student is having academic trouble and it is agreed thatit would be best for her to drop the sport in order to concentrate on studies.

PERSONAL CONDUCTParticipation on an athletic team is a privilege. The participants must earn the right to represent the school by con-ducting themselves in such a way that La Pietra’s image would not be tarnished in any manner. Any participant whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit upon herself, the team, or the school; whether or not such activity takes place before, during, or after the team activity; will be subject to disciplinary actions as determined by the School Administration.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION / IMPACT CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM / ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORMThe State of Hawai‘i requires that all participants have a yearly physical examination for athletic participation and ImPACT Baseline Testing once every two years. The “blue physical card” must be submitted to the Athletic Depart-ment. The completed athletic physical form must include the signatures of the physician, a parent/guardian, and the participant. The student-athlete must take the ImPACT Baseline test administered by the La Pietra Athletic Depart-ment before the first day of practice. A student-athlete will NOT be allowed to practice until the forms and testing are completed.

The white “Athletic Participation Form” is a brief medical history checklist. This form is for the coach in case an emergency should arise and parents cannot be reached. This form is to be turned in no later than 10 days after the first day of practice. Failure to submit this form shall result in a team suspension until the form is turned in. During the suspension period, the athlete may not physically participate with the team.

OUTSIDE PARTICIPATIONThe ILH rules forbid outside participation during the season beginning with the first day of practice and ending with the last scheduled ILH or State Tournament game/meet. Outside participation includes activities within the same sport as community, church, or other organized league play and practices. If a student is found in violation of this rule, the student will be disqualified from further participation in that school sport, and all games won must be forfeited.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXEMPTION AND CREDITStudents in grades 9 through 12 who are enrolled in Physical Education (PE) class during a sport season are allowed to take “PE Study Halls” only on days student attends practice or on game days. During the block their PE class is taught, they will check in for attendance purposes and then study in the Tech Center or designated area. This study hall period of silent, independent studying is a privilege that can be taken away if not used appropriately.

Juniors (grade 11) and Seniors (grade 12) who are on a La Pietra or Pac-5 Varsity Team can apply to take another academic course in place of PE and to receive physical education credit for their participation. They must complete and turn in a “Request for Physical Education Credit Form” and have it approved by the Academic Dean and Athletic Director. If approved, the student-athlete will receive 1/2 credit for physical education. This can be requested only once during their 11th and 12th grade years.

ATHLETIC AWARDSA student who completes the season and complies with the team requirements will receive a LETTER AWARD CER-TIFICATE listing the sport(s) played. Athletic awards and certificates will be distributed in May of each year.

STATE TOURNAMENT POLICIESThe State Tournament is considered an extension of the regular season. Any student-athlete who qualifies for a State Tournament will be expected to participate in the tournament, unless she is declared ineligible by the school or her coach (grades, discipline, injury, etc.). Athletes must also meet HHSAA eligibility requirements. Only girls who qualify for a State Tournament as a participant or as a manager may be excused from classes to attend the tourna-ment. The participant will be responsible for any necessary make-up work. Permission forms must be turned into the Athletic Department for outer island travel.

FUNDRAISING Teams wanting to raise money for team trips or additional team equipment (team bags, warm-ups, practice jerseys, etc.) may organize fundraising events only with the prior approval of the Athletic Director and the School Admin-istration.

SCHOOL TRANSPORTATIONWeekday transportation is provided for all La Pietra sponsored sports and some Pac-5 sports when possible. Please be aware that we are not able to accommodate all Pac-5 sports and may need parent assistance for transportation. The La Pietra van will leave daily between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m., regardless of your practice/game time. Be on time, as they will not wait. Athletes will need to make arrangements for parent pick-up from the practice/game site. Athletes may drive themselves ONLY with the permission of the Athletic Director and after they have turned in a Seasonal Transportation Release Form signed by parents to the athletic office. There will be no transportation provided on holidays, weekends, or matches beginning after 5:00 p.m.

INJURIESAt La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls, we take every precaution to maintain safe playing conditions. However, as always with athletics there is a risk of injury. If, during an athletic event any injury does occur, please notify the head coach immediately. If the injury is serious, we also ask that you notify the Athletic Department by the next day so that an injury report can be completed. Tape and bandages are provided for the athlete to give additional support to weakened or injured areas. However, for an athlete who has a chronic injury and needs to be taped every day for practices and games, it is recommended that a brace be purchased with the advice of a physician or a certified athletic trainer.

If an athlete is injured and sees a physician, the athlete may not return to practice or play until the physician gives written approval. In the case of a slight sprain or injury, the parent, student-athlete, and coaching staff will assist in determining whether or not the athlete can resume practice or play.

UNIFORMSThe school or Pac-5 will issue all uniforms, with the exception of swimming, diving, water polo, golf, and tennis teams. Those sports will be required to purchase their uniform for the team. In most cases the uniforms are loaned out and it is expected that they be returned at the end of the season in good condition. If the uniform is lost, stolen or damaged, the athlete is liable for the replacement costs.

Athletic uniforms may NOT be worn on school days when there are scheduled games. The same goes for team warm-ups and team t-shirts except on Fridays when students are allowed free dress.

Team t-shirts, jackets, shoes, or sweats must have the approval of the Athletic Director and School Administration before being ordered and purchased.

GYM LOCKERS Student-athletes who play on the La Pietra teams use the locker rooms in the Barbara Cox Anthony Sports Complex Gymnasium. If students are on an athletic team and need a locker because they are not enrolled in a physical educa-tion class at the time, a locker can be assigned by the Athletic Director. Student-athletes must purchase and use their own combination locks during the year. Locker rooms are open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days.

WEIGHT ROOM USEThe La Pietra weight room is available to all La Pietra junior varsity and varsity teams after school, provided a trained coach or faculty member is physically present and properly supervises them. Training is provided by the Athletic Department for all students and student-athletes upon request. The weight room may be used during the school day provided that there is a staff or faculty member physically present and supervising the activity and a physical educa-tion class is not using it. All weight room users are expected to follow all weight room rules or they will forfeit this privilege.

GAME SITE BEHAVIORRemember, you have been chosen to represent the La Pietra Athletic Program. It is a privilege to be a part of an ILH/La Pietra team. Please act accordingly. Good sportsmanship and following school rules is expected by athletes AND parents at all times. Parents are an important part of our teams and are expected to follow general rules of sports-manship and respect for our coaches and other teams. Acts of verbal or physical harassment will not be tolerated. Show your La Pietra School Pride!

NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSELa Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or religion in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.

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