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: : : : Photo: About The Teacher Label: About The Teacher SCHOOL COLORS: RED & WHITE SCHOOL MASCOT: RAIDER To set up conferences with teachers/Homework if absent more than 3 days/personal problems. COUNSELORS........Phone: 274-3173 Mr. Charles Fulks.......ext. 115 Ms. Tori Shimabukuro......ext. 111 Ms. Lindsey Williams....ext. 112 Mr. Larry Gardner.......ext. 109 Ms. Allison Craver......ext. 113 Health concerns/Requesting pass for medical appointment Health Room............274-3180 Other Numbers: Athletic Director/Athletic Trainer...274-3169 Band.................................274-3173, ext. 133 Cafeteria............................274-3165 Library..............................274-3173, ext. 108 Special Education Department.........274-3173, ext. 201 Student Activities...................274-3173, ext. 224 AOHT.................................274-3173, ext. 187 PCNC.................................274-3176 Mokihana Trailer.....................241-3740 Student Services Coordinator.........274-3173, ext. 139 HISTORY OF KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL On April 30, 1913, The Governor of the Territory of Hawai'i signed into law Act 160 to establish "the Kauai High School." The courthouse was located on a four-acre parcel atop a hill often referred to as "Ke Kuhiau", which translates as "high point." The area was once the site of "Ke Kuhiau", on of three heiaus located near Kalapaki Bay. On September 14, 1914, Kauai High School opened its doors in the renovated courthouse as the fifth high school of the Territory of Hawai'i and the first high school on the island of Kaua'i. ALMA MATER 1. Here beside Pacific waters On our fair Kauai Stands our school Amidst the ironwoods And the cane fields nigh. 2. Many hours of play & study In our glad school days, Memories shall twine around us, Lovingly always. Chorus: Kaua'i High School, we'll be loyal; Let your praises sing. Hail to thee, O Kaua'i High School, Loud your praises ring. VISION FOR KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL Our students will be prepared for the challenges of their future by becoming LITERATE, RESPONSIBLE, and CONTRIBUTING members of society. PHILOSOPHY Kauai High School believes that schools are established for students as a place to develop academically, aesthetically, physically & socially. Thus, we believe: 1. in a student-centered educational program 2. students are individuals 3. students have different interests 4. students are of different abilities 5. students have different learning styles 6. students learn at different rates. It is incumbent then that we: 1. provide a wide variety of courses to meet the needs & interests of the students. 2. provide a variety of teaching strategies 3. respect students as individuals 4. provide opportunities to help them develop academically, aesthetically, physically, socially & psychologically. 5. provide an atmosphere of ease & rapport among students, teachers, & administrators. Further, we: 1. encourage student activities & student participation 2. encourage student ideas & decision-making 3. encourage parental & community input & support 4. encourage a climate of democratic living with a set of rules for all to follow. GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES The following is a list of General Learner Outcomes (GLOs) that are the goals of standards-based learning in all content areas at our school. 1. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER: The ability to be responsible for one's own learning. 2. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR: The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together. 3. COMPLEX THINKER: The ability to be involved in complex thinking and problem solving. 4. QUALITY PRODUCER: The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products. 5. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR: The ability to communicate effectively. 6. EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL USER OF TECHNOLOGY: The ability to use a variety of technology effectively and ethically. STUDENT FEES SY 2012-2013 Mandatory Fees Class of 2013-12th Grade $41.00 (Includes Mandatory Portrait Fee-seniors only) Class of 2014-11th Grade $20.00 Class of 2015-10th Grade $19.00 Class of 2015 -9th Grade $18.00 OPTIONAL ITEMS: KIF Athletic Card - $15.00 (Mandatory for all athletes) Yearbook - All color, standard $50.00 Add $5.00 for Printed Name and Plastic Cover SCHOOL LUNCH School lunches are obtained through a bar code on a student's school ID. A deposit of monies into a student's account is done with the Lunch Clerk before school & during morning recess in the main office. No money will be accepted at the Cafeteria. Students are required to have money into their account before any meal is provided. There are three meals to choose from: breakfast, wiki, and lunch. Ala carte items include water, juice & milk. Students need to use their own IDs to purchase meals in the Cafeteria. IDs that are misused will be confiscated and turned into administration. Consequences will follow. STUDENT ID CARDS 1. ID cards are to be worn at all times, from the moment a student comes on campus in the morning until he/she leaves when school is over. They are to be worn at all school-sponsored activities on and off campus. 2. ID cards are to be used to identify the student, to access a student's lunch account, to enter school-sponsored events (Assemblies, Winterball, Prom, Graduation, Talent Show, etc.) and to borrow books. 3. ID cards are to be worn on the front of the body in the chest area above the waist. They are to be worn so that they are easily visible to anyone at all times. 4. ID cards may NOT be swapped, switched, or exchanged at any time and for any reason. 5. They may also NOT be altered, broken, cracked, defaced, decorated in any way, or written on. 6. ID cards that are altered, broken, cracked, defaced, decorated, or written on will cause the student to be assessed a $5.00 financial obligation. New ID cards are given a clip. 7. To obtain a replacement ID card, the student needs to report to P-26 (SAC Office) before school, during morning and lunch recesses, or after school, and have $5.00. 8. ID cards for new students require a digital picture being taken and a number for Cafeteria food. 9. ID cards that are misused by students (sharing, stolen) will be confiscated and turned into administration. Consequences will follow. ATTENDANCE POLICY Kauai High follows the State of Hawaii DOE Attendance Policy. STUDENTS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING ABSENCE NOTES UPON THEIR RETURN TO SCHOOL WHEN ABSENT. STUDENTS WHO MISS SCHOOL OR CLASSES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REQUESTING MAKE-UP WORK UPON RETURN. Quarter/term grades should reflect make-up work completed within that quarter/term. For a student who is truant, F's and O's may be given for work that is missed by the student. When students are suspended from one to ten days (except as stipulated in Chapter 19), teachers are required to provide substitute educational activities or make-up work. Automatic F's or O's SHALL NOT BE GIVEN to a) assignments that students are not allowed to make up and b) mere physical absence from class. Chronic absenteeism may result in a truancy charge and referral to Family Court. AUTHORIZED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Students will not be considered absent if they are participating in authorized school activities including, but not limited to: field trips, athletic events, student government meetings, rehearsals or performances. Students will not be considered absent if they are meeting with a counselor or an administrator or are receiving special services. RATIONALE In order for the students at Kauai High School to receive the maximum benefit of their education, they must be in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis. Regular attendance is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents. By attending school regularly, students will develop the habits and attitudes necessary to be responsible and contributing members of the community. OFF CAMPUS PASSES Students needing an off campus pass MUST present a written parental request to personnel in the main office or health room between the hours 7:00 - 8:15 A.M. REQUEST MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN & MUST INCLUDE THE STUDENT'S NAME, HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER, REASON THE PASS IS NEEDED, AND THE TIME THE STUDENT IS TO BE DISMISSED FROM AND/OR RETURNED TO SCHOOL. HALL PASS Students need to use their planners for hall passes signed by the teacher. Each student will be issued one at the beginning of the school year. Planners are also used like an organizer to jot down upcoming class or school activities. The cost for a lost planner is $5.00 and students need to go to P-26 for the replacement. The school is not liable for any damage to the student planner or items contained within it. EMERGENCY CARDS It is mandatory that Emergency Cards are to be filled out and turned in to the Nurses Office at the beginning of every new scool year. VISITORS ON CAMPUS All visitors are to report directly to the main office. All visitors, including guest speakers MUST have a VISITOR'S PASS. All teachers with guest speakers MUST obtain permission from the school's Administration prior to their visit. No relatives or friends of students are to visit during school hours. The visitor's parking area is located in front of "U" Building or at the 1 hour parking along Lala Road. DRESS CODE 1. All students MUST WEAR Kauai High School approved school wear. Any student not wearing school wear will be given a loaner or an economy shirt and assessed an obligation. Consequences may also follow. 2. Drug paraphanelia, gang symbols, obscene words, nude, sexually harassing, or sexually explicit figures are NOT ALLOWED anywhere on ANY clothing article. 3. Student may NOT expose any part of their midriff. 4. Undergarments may NOT be exposed at any time. 5. Student's bottoms (shorts, skirts, dress hems) have to be longer than the length of their arms extended down to their sides with their hands clenched in a fist. 6. Questionable attire will be determined whether approparite or inappropriate by the Adiministration and/or school officials. Consequences for continued non-compliance may result in the following: a. 1st offense will be three (3) days detention. b. 2nd offense will be an additional five (5) days detention c. 3rd offense will be an immeidate suspension from school. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Any student that has a financial or detention obligation to the school (administrative, athletic, band, library, lunch, school wear, textbook, vandallism, etc.) MUST BE CLEARED IN TOTAL before participating in any school-sponsored activity such as clubs, athletics, etc. A student's school record or transcript MAY BE WITHHELD for non-payment of any financial obligation as well as school discipline. The Department of Education shall assess and collect a service charge of $25.00 for any dishonored (bad) check in accordance with Chapter 40-35.5 H.R.S. PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR Students are expected to obey all Hawai'i State Laws and DOE Rules. Chapter 19 DOE Policies & Procedures are followed in disciplining students. 1. CLASS "A" OFFENSES: Unlawful conduct (Police Report Mandatory) assault; burglary; dangerous weapons or instruments, possession of or use of firearms; extortion; possession, use or sale of illicit substances; murder; property damage; robbery; sexual offenses; terroristic threatening. 2. Class "B" Offenses: Unlawful conduct (Policy Reprot Mandatory) Disorderly conduct; rendering of false alarm; gambling; harassment; theft, trespassing. 3. Class "C" Offenses Prohibited by DOE Rules: Class cutting, insubordination; leaving campus without permission; smoking, use of tobacco substances; truancy. 4. Class "D" Offenses School Prohibited: Contraband, possession or use of any; any other conduct as may be prescribed & prohibited by school rules. PROHIBITED ITEMS: 1. Any form of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. 2. Any form of material and/or items that may be used in a dangerous manner (knives, firecrackers, fireworks, any explosive substances, etc.) 3. Audio equiment (radio, CD or DVD players, I-Pods, CD's, DVD's, cassettes, MP3's). 4. Balloons, water balloons, water guns, shaving or whipped cream. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FREEDOM FROM FEAR: Students are expected to contribute to a safe school environment free from fear. Acts of violence, contraband, and weapons are never acceptable. PUNCTUALITY: Students are expected to be on time for school and classes. REGULAR ATTEANDANCE: Students are expected to attend school regularly and to attend all classes. RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY: Students are expected to comply with all school rules and obey all laws. Students are expected to respond in a respectful manner to all adults while under the jurisdiction of the school and while participating in school-sponsored activities. RESPECT FOR PROPERTY: Students are expected to treat all property belonging to the school and others with care. RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS: Students are expected to be honest, behave with dignity, and treat others with respect and courtesy. Behavior of the individual should not interfere with the rights of others. This includes the use of approparite language, actions and attire. Students are expected not to harass others verbally and physically. Students are expected to come to school free from the influence of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products. Students are expected not to use or possess such substances. WORK HABITS: Students are expected to be prepared for and to participate in each class to meet performance standards; to have the necessary materials; to complete class work and homework accurately and on time; and to prepare for examinations, quizzes, and tests. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students must earn 24 credits for a diploma. The BOE Recognition Diploma is awarded to students with grade point averages of 3.0 and above who successfully complete additional required coursework. To students who meet the requirements, the following BOE recognition diploma is awarded: Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.8 Summa Cum Laude with GPA of 3.8+ Valedictorian: 4.0 and higher (cumulative) The High School Diploma shall be issued to students who have met all graduation requirements and have cleared all financial obligations. A Cerfiticate of Completion of an individually prescribed program shall be issued to specifically indentified, disabled students who complete all the requirements set by the program. PROMOTION Students must earn the following minimum credits to be promoted to: Grade 10: 5 credits Grade 11: 11 credits Grade 12: 17 credits KHS PRINCIPAL'S LIST/HONOR ROLL A student at Kauai High School is on the Principal's List if he/she has a GPA of 4.0 or better without any D's, F's, I's, U's or K's. A student is on the Honor Roll if he/she has a GPA of 3.5-4.0 without any D's F's I's, U's. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: The BOE is committed to the promotion of high academic achievement. Students participating in co-curricular student activities must have at least an overall 2.0 GPA and be passing in all courses required for graduation. PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES 1. In the grading period preceding the activity, a student must have passed all required graduation courses and have at least an overall 2.0 GPA 2. The grades used to determine the GPA for eligibility to participate in co-curricular student activities shall be year, semester, and/or quarter grades depending on their availability. 3. The releveant GPA is computed or based on all courses in which a student is enrolled, not just those required for graduation. 4. The GPA shall be computed on the grading scales as follows: Regular Courses AP Courses A=4.0 A=5.0 B=3.0 B=4.0 C=2.0 C=3.0 D=1.0 D=2.0 F=-0 F=0 5. All incoming 9th graders; new, out-of-state, or out-of-country transfer students; and new transfer students from Hawai'i private schools are eligible to participate during the first quarter if all transcripts are in and GPA is sufficient (2.0 or higher). CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES AT KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL Clubs: HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) International Club Japanese Club Key Club LEO Club Skills USA Auto Science Club Spanish Club KHS Future Farmers of America Nature Club Civics Club Dance Club Oceans Club MOCK TRIAL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SPORTS: Air Riflery Baseball Basketball Bowling Canoe Paddling Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Student Government consists of Student Body Officers, Kauai District Representatives, Class Officers, Representatives from the social studies classes. PTP (PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN) & SENIOR PROJECT Implemented as a required .5 credit by the BOE, students need to complete all requirements for their Personal Transition Plan in order to graduate. Students who have a 3.0 GPA or better are also encouraged to participate and complete a Senior Project in order to receive the BOE Recognition Diploma upon graduation. More specifics on the PTP and Senior Project can be found at http://graduation.k12.hi.us/faq.html or contact our school to get in touch with Kauai High's PTP Coordinator and Senior Project Coordinator. CHARTERED CLUBS Except for National Honor Society, students may apply to be in a chartered school club during their membership drives if they are in good academic standing and have no obligations. They must adhere to the school and club guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations. BLANKET PERMISSION FORMS & VIDEO RELEASE FORMS A blanket permission form that is signed by a student & his/her parent/guardian allows them to attend all the school activities that are listed on the form, including rehearsals, and set-up days and nights, as well as student activities held off-campus. Blanket permission forms are color-coded for each grade level. This is necessary because activities listed on the form may differ for each grade level. Blanket permission forms & video release forms will be given out on fee payment days. Students who have yet to complete a form & turn one in can obtain a form from the SAC's office in Building P-26 during non-class hours. ATTENDANCE POLICY Kauai High follows the State of Hawaii DOE Attendance Policy. STUDENTS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING ABSENCE NOTES UPON THEIR RETURN TO SCHOOL WHEN ABSENT. STUDENTS WHO MISS CHOOL OR CLASSES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REQUESTING MAKE-UP WORK UPON RETURN. Quarter/term grades should reflect make- up work completed within that quarter/term. For a student who is truant, F's and O's may be given for work that is missed by the student. When students are suspended from one to ten days (except as stipulated in Chapter 19), teachers are required to provide substitute educational activities or make-up work. Automatic F's or O's SHALL NOT BE GIVEN to a) assignments that students are not allowed to make up and b) bere physical absence from class. CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM MAY RESUT IN A TRUANCY CHARGE AND REFERRAL TO FAMILY COURT. AUTHORIZED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Students will not be considred absent if they are participating in authorized school activities including, but not limited to: field trips, athletic events, student government meetings, rehearsals or performances. Students will not be considered absent if they are meeting with a counselor or an administrator or are receiving special services. RATIONALE In order for the students at Kauai High School to receive the maximum benefit of their education, they must be in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis. Regular attendance is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents. By attending school regularly, students will develop the habits and attitudes necessary to be responsible and contributing members of the community. Mission Label: Mission Kauai High School believes in providing a program of study, work, and service through classroom, co-curricular activities, and job experiences to enable all students 1. to achieve the GLOs & HCPSIII, 2. to realize their individual goals & aspirations, 3. to be useful contributing members of our global society 4. to be life-long learners. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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