HANDBOOK 2017-2018 Table of Contents
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Hanalani Schools parent & student HANDBOOK 2017-2018 table of contents 4 SCHOOL INFORMATION 5 HOURS OF OPERATION 6 CONTACT INFORMATION 7 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 8 HISTORY & AFFILIATIONS 9 MISSION & PHILOSOPHY 10 MISSION STATEMENT 10 PHILOSOPHY & GOALS 11 STATEMENT OF BELIEF 12 SCHOOLWIDE GOALS 14 GENERAL POLICIES 15 ATTENDANCE & TRANSPORTATION 22 PARENT CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS 22 PARENT-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION 24 CAMPUS HEALTH & SAFETY table of contents 29 STUDENT EXPECTATIONS 30 ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS 32 NON-ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS 36 RESPONSIBLE COMPUTER USE POLICY 43 ADMISSIONS & FINANCES 49 LOWER SCHOOL: EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 50 EC PROGRAM 52 EC EXPECTATIONS 60 LOWER SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY PROGRAM 61 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM 66 ELEMENTARY EXPECTATIONS 73 UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM 74 UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM 84 UPPER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS Throughout the handbook, “parent” also refers to legal guardian. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Hanalani Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, or disability in areas of admission, fi nan- cial aid, athletics, and other school-administered programs. school information 5 HOURS OF OPERATION 6 CONTACT INFORMATION 7 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 8 HISTORY 8 AFFILIATIONS school information 5 hours of operation SCHOOL YEAR EC (K3/K4) School Day M-Th 8:05 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. F 8:05 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. K5 School Day M-Th 8:05 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. F 8:05 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. Grades 1-6 School Day M-Th 7:55 a.m. – 2:40 p.m. F 7:55 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. Grades 7-12 School Day M-Th 7:40 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. F 7:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. Offices M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campus Store M-F 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Before-School Care M-F 6:15 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. EC (K3/K4) After-School Care M-Th 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. F 1:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Elem. (K5-6) After-School Care M-Th 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. F 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. KA IMI LOA (SUMMER PROGRAM) School Day M-Th 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. F 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Offices M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campus Store M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Before-School Care M-Th 6:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. F 6:15 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. After-School Care M-F 2:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. INTERSESSION School Day M-F 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Offices M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campus Store M-F Closed Before-School Care M-F 6:15 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. After-School Care M-F 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 6 school information contact information MAIN LINE FAX WEB 625-0737 625-0691 www.hanalani.org EXTENSION LIST 453 Administration Office 456 Admissions Office 237 Athletic Office 412 Alumni Office 454 Business Office 188 Campus Store “By the Book” 122 Development Office 181 Early Childhood After-School Care 450 Early Childhood Office 182 Elementary After-School Care 451 Elementary Office 160 Kitchen (Food Services Office) 163 Library 119 Marketing Office 121 Upper School Academic Counselor 240 Upper School Dean of Students 244 Upper School Director of College and Academic Services 452 Upper School Office REACHING AN EXTENSION An automated attendant answers telephone calls. If you know the division, department, or person’s extension, enter it when the auto attendant answers. If you need immediate assistance, press “0” at any time. school information 7 school administration Head of School Mark Sugimoto, B.A., M.S. Upper School Principal Winston Sakurai, B.A., M.Ed. Lower School Principal Bonnie Lee, B.A., M.Ed. Lower School Vice Principal Heather Talmage, B.A., M.Ed. 8 school information history Hanalani Schools began as King’s Schools in 1952, under King’s Gospel Center. Over the next two decades, the school thrived and enrollment grew, which necessitated that students in the high school grades meet at other locations around Wahiawa. In 1973, King’s School was incorporated as an independent, non-profit organization and renamed to “Hanalani Schools” (“Hana” meaning Work and “Lani” meaning Heaven). In 1980, Hanalani Schools purchased six acres in Mililani Town; and in December 1982, the Upper School moved to a new 8-classroom building on the new Mililani campus. The Early Childhood (EC) and Elementary remained at the Wahiawa site until 1986, when Increment II, the Nishikawa Building, was completed. affiliations ACCREDITED BY Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) LICENSED BY Hawaii Council of Private Schools (HCPS) Department of Human Services (DHS) MEMBERS OF Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) mission & PHILOSOPHY 10 MISSION STATEMENT 10 PHILOSOPHY & GOALS 11 STATEMENT OF BELIEF 12 SCHOOLWIDE GOALS 10 philosophy & mission mission statement Our primary mission is to train the children “of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10) and provide opportunities for all children to hear and receive the gospel of Jesus Christ. From a Biblical foundation, we strive to develop students’ intellectual, emotional, and spiritual capacities in a wide variety of fields and to lead students to a deeper worship of God and closer conformity to the image of Christ. philosophy & goals Hanalani Schools is an independent, Christian day school; it is non- denominational and Protestant. We believe that a Bible-centered curriculum and faculty/staff, in partnership with the family, provide the most effective means to educate and nurture the total child – mentally, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our desire is to develop servant leaders who are community-minded and loyal to God, others, and our country. To accomplish this end, the school provides a college preparatory curriculum that is rigorous and relevant. Hanalani’s curriculum has three pillars: Core Knowledge, Critical Skills, and Christian Character, which are critical for students’ futures. We refer to our curriculum approach as Academics +. Core Knowledge includes the commonly recognized academic content and the related subject matter skills. The school’s curriculum has a strong focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Beyond the academics, the school seeks to develop 21st Century or Critical Skills: critical and analytical thinking, creativity and adaptability, communication skills (written, oral, digital, and arts), collaborative leadership, citizenship in a digital world, and cultural competency. The third important dimension of student development is Christian Character or a heart for God and for others. Hanalani believes that students develop in the three pillars in the classroom and through co- curricular opportunities. Often, the co-curricular activities provide the most relevant settings to enable students to learn important life lessons, such as self-discipline, teamwork, hard work, compassion, empathy, and the Critical Skills. Thus, Hanalani offers a wide variety of co-curricular activities. As we nurture each child’s gifts and person, Hanalani seeks to provide a wholesome Christian environment. Too often and too early, children are inundated with adult themes and issues. As we work with children, teachers use a mentoring approach to challenge students’ hearts and minds and philosophy & mission 11 partner with families to help each child succeed. We believe the fullest and most meaningful educational experience begins when an individual accepts Jesus as personal Savior. Thereafter, we strive to inspire students to Love God, Love others, and Challenge Themselves. Summary of Hanalani Schools’ goals: 1. To have a faculty/staff and a curriculum that are Bible-centered. 2. To provide each child with the highest quality of education in a Christian environment from a Biblical foundation. 3. To lead students to the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. 4. To train students in Christian Character (core values): Love God, Love Others, Challenge Yourself. 5. To help students develop mentally, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 6. To help students function at maximum potential, in accordance with their individual needs and abilities. 7. To help students become responsible citizens, loyal to God and country. 8. To provide a nurturing and wholesome environment for learning that will enable students to maximize their potential. statement of belief 1. We believe that the Bible is the infallible, verbally inspired Word of God and that it is, therefore, our final authority in matters of faith and practice. 2. We believe in the eternally existing, triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 3. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, and in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, where He now acts as Mediator and Advocate. 4. We believe in the personal, imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ for His own, in His later return in power and glory with His own to reign in righteousness over the earth, and in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. 5. We believe that Heaven is the place of eternal blessedness for the saved and that Hell is the place of eternal, conscious punishment for the lost. 6. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful men, and that all who receive the Lord 12 philosophy & mission Jesus Christ by faith are born again and become the children of God.