April 2016 Volume 16 Issue 9 OUR MISSION at Leilehua High School is to provide our students with quality educational services in a secure and nurturing vironment. 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. PTSO McDonalds Night Administration Principal: Mr. Jason Nakamoto Vice-Principals: Ms. Laurie Pe’a Mr. Shawn Nakata Mrs. Jennifer Okuma Mr. Patrick Wetzel School Services Assistant: Mrs. Melody Kurisu Mr. Nolan Tokuda Athletic Director: Mr. James Toyota Directors of Curriculum: Mr. Kerry Kawamura A Big Mahalo Nui Loa Mrs. Tisha Yamasaki Thank you to all who came out and supported the PTSO on April 25th. It was a great night and PTSO was able to raise over $700.00 to start off the 2016-2017 Registrar: school year. Ms. Dion Cabalce 1515 California Avenue Wahiawa, HI 96786 www.leilehua.k12.hi.us Phone: 305-3000 Fax: 622-6554 Mark Your Calendars! Principal Letter…………………………… Pg 2 LHS Office Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm 2016-2017 Bell Schedule……………… Pg 3 th Commencement Guidelines……………. Pg 4-5 4 Quarter: March 29th to May 26, 2016 NHS Inductees…………………………… Pg 6 iReady………..…………………………… Pg7-10 Student’s fees can be paid in the front office. Transition Center………………………… Pg11-13 Graduation Balloons…………………….. Pg 14 Please note all fees must be paid to participate Valedictorians……………………………. Pg15 in after school activities. Checks can be made Important Info…………………………….. Pg 16 PTSO………..…………………………….. Pg 17-18 out to Leilehua High School Ebooks….…………………………………. Pg 19 Academy News……………....…………… Pg 20-22 AP English Language students must pick up their College and Career……………………….. Pg23-26 Parent Project……….……………… Pg 27 Summer Assignment packets from Ms. Ishikawa Health Career…………………………….. Pg 28 in P-20 no later than Wednesday May 25. Summer School…………..……………… Pg 29 You are responsible for completing this Tutoring…………………..………………. Pg 30 Leadership, Humility, Service…………… Pg31-32 assignment, so make your journey to P-20! Dear Leilehua Families, Wow, time flies when you are having fun. That’s right, this exciting year is about to end. As the year concludes, here are some important dates to keep in mind: May, 16-18 Marching practice for Seniors (Report to Stadium) May 20 Graduation Ceremony, 6:00pm Hugh Yoshida Stadium (Gates open at 5:00pm) Seniors, ensure you are at the gym by 4:00pm. Doors will close promptly at 4:00pm May 20-26 Assessment Week for Underclassmen (Two assessments per day, early dismissal @ 11:45am) ● 5/20 Periods 7, 1 ● 5/23 Periods 2, 3 ● 5/24 Periods 4, 5 ● 5/25 Periods 6, Makeup ● 5/26 Makeup/Last day for students August 1, 2016 9th Grade orientation (9th grade only) August 2, 2016 All students report to school Please refer to the following attachment regarding Guidelines to a Successful Commencement Ceremony. It is a school-sponsored activity and all school rules apply. In addition, please keep in mind our new bell schedule for SY 16-17. (See attached) The morning bell will ring at 8:10am. Students are expected to be in their classes by 8:20am. I would like to thank everyone for your continued support and commitment to our students’ success; it truly takes a village to raise a child. Together, we will continue to make Leilehua the best place for our students to be successful and reach their goals. Congratulations to the Class of 2016! We wish you the best and are extremely proud of you. Remember…..Once a Mule, Always a Mule. Good luck in your future endeavors. Relax, enjoy, be safe, and have a Muletastic Summer! Sincerely, Mr. Nakamoto Class of 2016 Graduation Ceremony Information Graduation services for the Leilehua Class of 2016 will be held at Hugh Yoshida Stadium on 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 during and after the commencement ceremony. Alcohol, coolers, and air horns are not allowed on school grounds or in the stadium. NHS Inductees Congratulations to our new National Honor Society Inductees. 10th Grade: Tahina Alailima, Savannah Barber, Olivia Barros, Cody Cacatian, Liam Fitzfgerald, Brandi Leong, Gwen Maeha, Christine Masaoy, Trenton Matsuda, Zoe Pontious, Jerilyn Mae Soroten, Jacob Schmidt 11th Grade: Jeffrey Baza Jr., Pomaikai Canaday, Steven Joseph Dresen, Nicholas Furusho, Cody Kanagawa, Shaianna Llarinas, Brianna Ribucan-Leong, Dana Okuma, Kristi Tamanaha, Alyssa Tugaoen, Jonas C. Zara Congratulations to the following students that have successfully completed and passed their early college courses in the iReady, Early College Program! These iReady Students got a “head start” on their college career and experienced higher education as a college student while in high school. We would like to acknowledge their efforts this school year. The following Seniors passed with a C or better and received 6 college credits for 2 courses, Information & Computer Science Class (ICS 101) and English Class (ENG 100): AGUILAR, ARIA COOK, ARDRENAE CORDERO, SHAYCE GARCIA, JEAN-MARCOS GRIFFITH, DEVIN HAMBARO, LANCEN HERNIST, KEANA JENKS, SHELBY KANBARA, JARYN KANESHIRO, LESLEE LARA, KEIRSTEN LONO, KAYLA RIKLON, SHELDON WILKINS, DE’ANNI The following Seniors passed with a C or better and received 3 college credits for ICS 101. NAMOMO, ATISILIVA SLEE, SIA The following Seniors passed with a C or better and received 3 college credits for ENG 100. BRODIE, ALEXIS CHACO, KEANANI FUJINO, DILLON JONAS, KELLY NICOLAS, WILLIE JAY OROSCO, DYLAN QUACH, AZAH THAI, TIFFANY The following Seniors passed with a C or better received 3 college credits for Speech 151 (SP 151). LLANES, CLARISSE VANGELDER, CLARISSA This school year, for the first time at Leilehua, Juniors (11th graders) were able to enroll in early college and take a college class. The following Juniors passed with a C or better and received 3 college credits for ENG 100. BERNAL, ARLEY DUNHAM, SIDNEY HOGUE, SARAH JENKINS, JACEY KALUHIOKALANI, KAWIKA LAMANTEER, BRANDI LOPETI, JEWEL MASAOY, MARC MULL, DONNALYNN OKUMA, DANA PASCUA, HEALOHA O KA WAILANI PASOQUEN, BRITTANY PASTOR, NOELANI PETERS, MAHINAONALANI REPERCIO-TUBON, OLIANA The following Juniors passed with a C or better and received 3 college credits for SP 151. BARBOSA, ALYSSA BAZA, JEFFREY DIWA, AYANA FAAUI, JODIANE FRITZINGER, KATLYN LORENZO, ANGEL MAURICIO, AMANDA PABLO, ANGELA MARIE SANCHEZ, SAGE-KANALE SIMPLICIANO, MATTHEW WORLEY, RUSTIN This year, the iReady Students had their tuition and books paid for by the federally funded University of Hawaii P-20 initiative… the students got their college credits for free!!! The iReady program is an excellent way for students to become familiar with the rigor of college level work, college requirements, and most importantly, deadlines that the professor establishes. The iReady class provides the student face-to-face support and computer access to complete the college course assignments during the school day on the Leilehua school campus. Based on information from our former iReady students, all college credits earned through the iReady class were accepted to the colleges they are currently attending, both local and mainland schools. Need more information or an application? * visit the iReady website at: www.leilehuaearlycollege.weebly.com ** email Mr. James Cabralda at: [email protected] *** students can visit Mr. Cabralda in Room 53B iReady… are you? iREADY Congratulations to our 2016 Valedictorians!!!!!!!! Tiffany Alfaro Marie Beth Calamasa Ardenae Cook Anterrio Gainwell Jr. Jean-Marcos Garcia Rosebelle Ines Lovely Valerie Janario Shelby Jenks Kevin Keth Carina Kusaka Ethan Reibsome Paulina Reyes Brandon Rogers Victoria Serra William Smisek Ethan Toriki Janine Paula Tugaoen Blessie Vergara Joyce Yoo Leading the way so others may follow!!!!!! 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 FEDERAL SURVEY CARDS Aloha Families, Thank you for getting your Federal Survey Cards completed and returned to your child's teacher! If you have not already completed and returned your Federal Survey Card, please complete information and have your child return it to their Period 2 teacher. A card must be completed for every student that attends a public school in Hawaii. For our Army families that have not completed and returned your Federal Survey Card, please do so as soon as possible and return them to front office.