May 2017 Volume 17 Issue 11 OUR MISSION at Leilehua High School is to provide our students with quality educational services in a secure and nurturing environment. Fulfilling our mission will enable our students to be informed and An Official Publication for the Parents, Teachers, and Community of Leilehua High School, a responsible citizens, recognized Blue Ribbon Award School of Excellence, fully accredited by WASC. capable of participating successfully in a global Society.
Administration Principal: Mr. Jason Nakamoto
Vice-Principals: Ms. Laurie Pe’a Mr. Kerry Kawamura Mrs. Jennifer Okuma Mr. Barry McCorkell
School Services Assistant: Mrs. Melody Kurisu Mr. Nolan Tokuda
Athletic Director: Mr. James Toyota
Registrar: Ms. Dion Cabalce Congratulations to the Archery Team!! 1st Place Boys 262 -> Christian Natividad 3rd place Boys 260 -> Cody Retuta 1515 California Avenue 2nd Place Girls 264 -> Sarah Rojas Wahiawa, HI 96786 Phone: 305-3000
Fax: 622-6554 www.leilehua.k12.hi.us Principal Message……………………… Pg 2 Graduation….…....……………………… Pg 3-4 Transition Center…………………….. .. Pg 5-7 Mark Your Calendars! Primero Edge…………………………… Pg 8 LHS Office Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Project Grad..……..……………………. Pg 9 JROTC………… ……..………………… Pg 10 Library……………….………………….. Pg 11 4th Quarter: March 28-May 26, 2017 Job Fair….……………….……………... Pg 12 Lei Vendors…………………………….. Pg 13 Olelo…………………………………….. Pg 14 Student’s fees can be paid in the front Sports…………………. ……………….. Pg15 -17 office. Please note all fees must be paid National Honor Society……………….. Pg 18 Bus Passes……..……………….…….... Pg 19 to participate in after school activities. Important Information ………………….. Pg 20 Checks can be made out to Leilehua High College & Career ….….………………… Pg 21 School Summer School...………………………. Pg 22 All students who registered for AP English Tutoring…………….………….………… Pg23-25 PTSO……………………………………. Pg26-27 Language and Composition, please pick up your Leadership, Humility, Service………… Pg 28 Summer Assignment packet from Ms. Ishikawa in P-20.
Principal’s Message
Dear Leilehua Families,
Can you believe it, we are at the end of the school year. We would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support of our students this year, it truly takes a village to raise a child.
Here’s looking ahead at some upcoming dates: ● Summer School (Sem 1 June 7 - June 23) (Sem 2 June 26 - July 12) ● Schedule pick up and financial transactions on July 31, 2017 ○ Upperclassmen (9:00-12:00pm) ○ Schedule pick up in front of registrar’s office ○ Financial Transactions in the cafe ○ Pictures in the gym ○ Freshman financial transactions and pictures only (12:00-2:00pm) ● Freshman Orientation August 7, 2017 ● All students report on August 8, 2017
We have a couple of culminating events left: ● Athletic Banquet, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 @ Leilehua Cafeteria ● Graduation Ceremony, Friday, May 19, 2017 @ Hugh Yoshida Stadium ○ As a reminder, 5/19/17 is a Wednesday Schedule and Study Hall all day for students who may need extra support in preparation for Assessment Week the following week. ○ Seniors and Juniors wanting to participate in the Graduation Ceremony, please remember the HIDOE Commencement Agreement will be enforced during the fourth quarter. Finish the year strong and make good choices.
We would like to say congratulations to the class of 2017! We are very proud of you and wish you the best in your future endeavors. Once a Mule, Always a Mule.
2nds @ Leilehua (Food Truck Event) will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 4:00-8:00pm in our front parking lot. Please join us for some food, fun, and good times. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a vendor, please send inquires to [email protected].
Thank you everyone for your continued support. Have an amazing summer. Jason Nakamoto
GUIDELINES FOR A SAFE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Parents and Guests,
Leilehua High School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our Commencement Exercises. We ask for your full cooperation to ensure that we all enjoy the kind of commencement Exercise that characterizes our Leilehua spirit and pride.
Please be advised that the following rules will be enforced:
1. NO alcoholic beverages. Leis made of alcoholic beverages will NOT be permitted into the stadium. Please be reminded that individuals in possession of open containers of alcohol are subject to arrest.
2. No coolers and/or large bags will be permitted into the stadium.
3. All spectators must stay outside the fenced area of the field until after the graduates have completed the Commencement Recessional. Gates to the field will be opened when the graduates reach to their Alpha stations.
4. In the event of an emergency, police and security personnel will direct guests out of the stadium.
5. In the event of an electrical power outage, or extreme weather event, the Commencement Exercises may be canceled or moved to a different location. An announcement to that effect will be made with a bullhorn.
6. Our seniors have been advised that should a graduate pose a safety hazard, the Commencement Exercises will be cancelled. An announcement to that effect will be made and all guests will be asked to fully cooperate with our directives to insure a safe graduation ceremony setting.
7. Seniors who demonstrate inappropriate behavior will be escorted off the field and forfeit participation in the Commencement Exercises.
8. All graduates and guest are requested to exit the stadium by 8:45 p.m.
Graduates
Graduation services for the Leilehua Class of 2017 will be held at Hugh Yoshida Stadium on the school campus. For the safety of those in attendance, we are requesting that stilettos or any footwear with pointed heels not be worn on the field. In order to maintain the field’s playing surface, no food or gum chewing will be allowed on the field after the commencement ceremony. Alcohol, coolers, and air horns are not allowed in the stadium.
Alternate parking will be available at Wahiawa Middle School. There will be a free shuttle bus running between Wahiawa Middle School and the Leilehua campus from 5:30pm – 6:30pm and 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Reserved handicap parking will be available to those who have a handicap parking placard. To request a reserved handicap parking pass, please call Keri Ann Chock at 305-3110.
Trinity Lutheran School (1611 California Ave.) right above Leilehua will be offering parking for $5.00. Parking will open at 5p.m.
Leilehua High and Waimea High qualify for National Leadership Bowl Championship 12-Apr-2017 After advancing through two phases of online competition against 1,378 teams worldwide, the Leilehua High "Mighty Mules" JROTC Leadership Team and the Waimea High Menehune Battalion will compete at the 2017 Army JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl in Washington DC.
Leilehua's team is composed of Cadet Faith Boyce-Jennings, Cadet Morgan Burks, Cadet Kobee Ledward, Cadet Janarah Jones, and team alternate Cadet Essence Johnson. The team’s coach is Nick Spiridigliozzi, Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired. Photo Credit: Leilehua High School After advancing through two phases of online competition, the Leilehua High "Mighty Mules" JROTC Leadership Team and the Waimea High Menehune Battalion will compete at the 2017 Army JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB) in Washington DC. The competition will be held from June 22-27, 2017, and is sponsored by the Army JROTC and conducted by the College Options Foundation.
Forty Army JROTC Leadership Bowl teams in the nation have advanced to JLAB, which includes an all-expense paid trip to the Championship event in DC. During the two fast-paced preliminary rounds, cadets were tested on their knowledge of current events, leadership values and leadership skills.
The Leilehua High JROTC team earned top scores out of the 1,378 Army JROTC teams that competed from around the world. It is composed of Cadet Faith Boyce-Jennings, Cadet Morgan Burks, Cadet Kobee Ledward, Cadet Janarah Jones, and team alternate Cadet Essence Johnson. The team's coach and chaperone is Nick Spiridigliozzi, Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired.
JLAB is a nationally recognized competition created exclusively for JROTC students. By participating, cadets learn the values of citizenship, academic competition, and college opportunity. The competition creates tremendous opportunities for JROTC cadets by allowing them to demonstrate leadership and academic abilities.
College Options Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the academic development of high school students and assisting them in their preparation for higher education. Using academic competitions, college exam study guides, college admissions tutorials and personalized counseling, College Options Foundation has assisted the nation's JROTC cadets worldwide for over a decade.
Thank you to all who came out and supported our student job fair !
Attention: Lei Vendors For 2017 Graduation Ceremonies
Reservation for stalls will be accepted beginning 3/20/2017 Fee: $30.00 Cash only
All payments are non-refundable and nontransferable.
Stop by the front office or call 305-3000 for additional information and guidelines. 8:30 – 3:30
Congratulations 2017 Olelo Youth Exchange Student Video Competition
Congratulations to Megan Ayala, Joshua Campos, Ahryana Cruz, Raelin Fajardo, Morgan Perez, Savannah Ramos, and Cody Retuta for a job well done. There were over 900 submissions and two of our entries were selected as finalists in these two categories: Start Living Healthy and Vote to Rise. They won in the Vote to Rise category. GO MULES!
Mahalo to our 2017 Senior NHS Students for leading the way!!!
Welcome!!!!!
2017-2018 Juniors inductees
Joyen Ronni Agtang, Michelle Biete, Isabel Calle, Joaquin Chaco, Beatrice Kaye Chan, Brigitte Doro, Joshua Ibarra, Serena Palomo-Casem, Carrie France Pambid, Laynee Pew, Ruth Piano, Mariah Spix, Jeanalyn Mae Yere
2017-2018 Sophomores inductees Alyssa Abe, Charleeen Ballera, Myyin Bio, Samuel Duca, Matthew Eteuati,Zachary Gagnon, Jacob Matthew Huerta III, Kaili Kaeka-Davis, Sachiko Maruyama,Logan Nunies, Mariya Parkhomchuk, Kobie Pasoquen-Rabago, Sofia Reyes, Rockne Sasaki, Kaitlyn Stalcup, Justin Toyota, Sarah Yamamoto, Hunter Udelhoven
Bus Passes
BUS PASS POLICIES the student lost or misplaced the pass, the bus driver is expected to check the rider manifest to confirm the student’s eligibility status: o Middle school and elementary school students who fail or refuse to display a valid bus pass in the mornings will be transported to school. However, they will be expected to obtain a temporary bus pass from the school office before their next ride; o High school students who fail or refuse to display a valid bus pass in the mornings could be refused a ride to school if their name is not on the rider manifest; o All grade levels of students who fail or refuse to display a valid bus pass in the afternoons may be required to obtain a replacement temporary bus pass from the school if their name is not on the rider manifest; o All grade levels of students who fail or refuse to display a valid bus pass upon demand will be reported to the school principal. ting to board a school bus without a valid bus pass is a violation of the DOE Passenger Safety Code (reference Title 8, Chapter 28) and is therefore subject to school discipline. -transferable. Any student who shares or attempts to share a bus pass or coupon with another student will be reported to the school principal.
defaced bus passes, and report all incidents involving the attempted use of an expired, altered and/or defaced bus pass to the school principal.
For more information, please contact your District Student Transportation Office: Central Oahu 622-0537
Please read………..
OFF-CAMPUS PASS / EARLY RELEASE
Any request to leave campus must be made in writing and submitted to the school office before the school day begins. Requests by a parent/legal guardian must include the following information: *student’s legal name, *home telephone number, *phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached, *date/time for release, reason for release, *time student will return to school (if applicable). IF NO REQUEST IS MADE BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS, AUTHORIZED PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT FOR RELEASE. The student is responsible for presenting his/her off-campus pass to his/her teachers on the following school day. Students found off campus without a valid off-campus pass are subject to arrest for truancy.
DOE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HSDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups, including the Boy Scouts. Please direct inquiries regarding HSDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows:
Section 504 inquiries Section 504 Education Specialist Comprehensive Student Support Services Hawaii State Department of Education 475 22"d Avenue, Building 302, Room 204 Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (808) 305-9787 or relay
Title VI. Title IX. ADA. And other inquiries Director Civil Rights Compliance Office Hawaii State Department of Education P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 (808) 586-3322 or relay
Update from the College & Career Center in HH101 All grades should check www.LeilehuaConnections.weebly.com for announcements and Summer Opportunities to attend college classes, camps, internships, volunteer and more. Seniors should also check regularly for scholarship opportunities and more. Follow us on Instagram @LeilehuaConnections for information and reminders.
Senior Recognition Seniors: Reminder: College acceptance letters, scholarship offers and military commitment papers must be submitted to the College & Career Center in HH101 by 5/12/17 for recognition in the graduation program. We can’t celebrate your accomplishments if we don’t know about them so please share with us. We can also provide you with assistance in completing your requirements for college enrollment, FAFSA help, military enlistment, or preparing for job interviews. We are open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Seniors: Final Transcript Requests Seniors: All seniors attending college need to submit one (1) Final Transcript Request form to the Registrar’s Office for Leilehua High School to mail your final transcript to the college you plan to enroll in the Fall 2017. If you need to confirm your eligibility for collegiate sports through NCAA or NAIA, then you must also submit a Final Transcript Request form for Leilehua High School to mail your transcript. The cost is $2.00 per transcript. Final Transcript Requests will be processed in early June and will include all final grades and proof of your graduation. Final Transcript Request Forms are available in the College & Career Center and the Registrar’s Office. Planning for Post High Using Naviance All Leilehua High School students have a Naviance.com account on which they do college and career exploration and research and build a resume. Students complete different tasks each school year in order to narrow down college and career choices. It is strongly encouraged that students use Naviance in the summer to continue planning for their futures. For a list of what students do each year on Naviance check out our website at http://leilehuaconnections.weebly.com/high-school.html
SAT TEST DATES 2016-17 Register Online www.sat.org/register Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline June 3, 2017* May 9, 2017 May 24, 2017 *Recommended for Juniors if taking the SAT for the first time.
ACT TEST DATES 2016-17 Register Online www.actstudent.org Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline June 10, 2017* May 5, 2017 May 19, 2017 *Recommended for Juniors who missed taking the ACT at Leilehua High School on February 28, 2017
ASVAB Register in the CCC in HH101 by May 22, 2017 for the next ASVAB on May 26, 2017 8:30 a.m. at Leilehua High School Library. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the test.
LHS PTSO NEWS……..
PTSO would like to give A BIG MAHALO to all of the parents who donated for teacher appreciation week!!!!! We could not have had such a successful event without all of the parents help! We were able to make sure that none of our teachers went hungry.
PTSO would also like to invite any parents who would like to join PTSO next year to please fill out an application. PTSO is losing most off its board members this year and we are currently looking for a Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If anyone is interested please contact Karl Spix at [email protected].
Thank you for all of your support this year with PTSO!!!!
PARENT 2016 ~ 2017 SY Leilehua High School – PTSO Registration Form
Name: ______Phone Number: ______Do you receive text messages at this number _____ Yes _____ No _____ Email Address: ______
STUDENT NAME GRADE CLUBS & SPORTS
Interested in participating: _____ Help with School Projects _____ Share thoughts, ideas or concerns at monthly meeting _____ Linking School and Community _____ Enhancing Educational Services _____ Providing Scholarship(s) and Award(s) to deserving Students and Teachers _____ Lend a hand with Fundraisers or Projects ~ Involve your Teen, (family activity & value of volunteering) _____ Take advantage of benefits of being a Valued LHS PTSO MEMBER
There is two Memberships to choose from:
___ $10.00 Active Member (Receive Monthly Emails, Help w/ Activities & attend Meetings, Receive Sponsor Benefits) ___ $25.00 No Sweat Member (Receive Monthly Emails, Don’t Attend Meetings or Activities, Receive Sponsor Benefits)
Dues Paid: ______Cash / Check # ______Received by ______
Receipt – Membership: ACTIVE / NO SWEAT – Paid $ ______CASH / CHECK # ______DATE:______
“Thank YOU FOR SUPPORTInG LhS PTSO”
Leadership, Humility, Service To all of the students who have represented Leilehua High School this year, Job Well Done!!!!!!! Seniors you will be missed!
Congratulations Congratulations to our JV Mules Track Our school is now the home to the 2017 Team. Girls team took 1st place and are the new OIA
Physical Education Fitness Video State Western Divisional champions! Boys team did great Champion! Please join us in and came in 2nd place behind Radford high school. congratulating Cody Retuta
(Sophomore) whose video submission HIGHLIGHTS: was announced as this year's winner at Punahou Schools P.E. Fair! This was Leilehua High School's first ever 1st Place submission and will be showcased on Kianna Bell 100m High Hurdles, 100m Dash Shape America's website for you to check Grant Rae 1500m Run out! Girls 4X100 Relay (Aosha Beckwith, Jordan Schmidt, Kim Owens, Kianna Bell) Jordan Schmidt 400m Dash Dorian Furtado 300m Int. Hurdles Congratulations Kim Owens 200m Dash NICHOLAS FURUSHO he will Bradley Morgan 3000m Run Girls 4X400 Relay (Aosha Beckwith, Jordan Schmidt, Kim be participating in HHSAA Owens, Kianna Bell) STATE GOLF Aosha Beckwith High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump Megan Lee-Watanabe Pole Vault TOURNAMENT in Maui in Julia Hufanga Shot Put May
2nd Place Congratulations to John Kawai Dorian Furtado 110m High Hurdles Phifer for being honored at the Kim Owens 100m Dash National Football Foundation Aosha Beckwith 400m Dash Annual Scholar Athlete Awards Grant Rae 800m Run Banquet. He was one of 12 Kianna Bell Long Jump Kesean James Long Jump, Triple Jump outstanding football players across the state with high academic marks as well as a wealth of 3rd Place Kim Owens (100 Dash, 200m Dash) community service activities.
CONGRATULATIONS TO 4th Place Dorian Furtado (110 High Hurdles, 300m Hurldes) POMA'I CANADAY ....who was Bradley Morgan (3000m Run) selected to intern with Pacific Megan Lee-Watanabe (Pole Vault) Step-up. She will be Kianna Bell (Long Jump) participating in an 8-week paid summer internship Congratulations at the University of Hawaii to these track athletes who became OIA Track champions! John A. Burns School of Damion Scandrick ll Medicine paired with an Men's 110m High Hurdles experienced research Jacob "Sunshine" Schmidt Men's 100m Dash and 200m Dash mentor. Aosha Beckwith Women's Long & Triple Jump