Main School Contacts<\/h2>\n\n- Principal –\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Lydia Trinidad<\/li>\n
- Vice Principal –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Loretta Sherwood-Labrador<\/li>\n
- School Administrative Assistant –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Rochelle Borden<\/li>\n
- Registrar –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Carmen Augustiro<\/li>\n
- Bus and Meal Clerk –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Fiona Benjamin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nOur School Mission<\/h2>\n
Kualapu\u2019u School\u2019s mission is to build a strong foundation for life long learning so with proper nurturing our keiki<\/em> will be able to discover and grow, develop skills and confidence and like the \u2018uala, withstand adversity and thrive in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n
\nOur Dual Visions<\/h2>\nEnglish Speaking Program<\/h3>\n
Students\u00a0from\u00a0Kualapu`u\u00a0School\u00a0will:<\/p>\n
\n- Demonstrate\u00a0mastery\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Common\u00a0Core\u00a0State\u00a0Standards<\/li>\n
- Learn\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0safe\u00a0and\u00a0positive\u00a0environment\u00a0that\u00a0promotes
\nHawaiian\u00a0and\u00a0other\u00a0cultural\u00a0values;\u00a0and<\/li>\n - Be\u00a0instructed\u00a0using\u00a0research\u00a0and\u00a0standards\u00a0based\u00a0curriculum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hawaiian Language Immersion Program<\/h3>\n
Students\u00a0from\u00a0Kula\u00a0Kaiapuni\u00a0o\u00a0Kualapu`u\u00a0will:<\/p>\n
\n- Demonstrate\u00a0mastery\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Common\u00a0Core
\nState\u00a0Standards<\/li>\n - Learn\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0safe\u00a0and\u00a0positive\u00a0environment
\nembedded\u00a0in\u00a0Hawaiian\u00a0cultural\u00a0values,
\nprotocols,\u00a0and\u00a0language;\u00a0and<\/li>\n - Be\u00a0proficient\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0Hawaiian\u00a0language
\nthrough\u00a0culturally\u00a0appropriate\u00a0and\u00a0research\u00ad\u2010based\u00a0instructional\u00a0practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nBell Schedule<\/h2>\n\n- 7:00- 7:35am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breakfast Service\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7:40\u00a0am\u00a0\u00a0Student\u00a0Warning\u00a0Bell\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7:45\u00a0a.m.School\u00a0begins; Morning\u00a0Piko\u00a0in front courtyard\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- M<\/b>orn<\/b>i<\/b>n<\/b>g<\/b>\u00a0Brea<\/b>k<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>10:00\u00ad\u201010:15am\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lunc<\/b>h<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n
\n- 11:00\u00ad\u201011:30am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lunch\u00a0for\u00a0K\u00ad\u20102\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 11:30\u00ad\u201012:00pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lunch\u00a0for\u00a03\u00ad\u20104\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 12:00\u00ad\u201012:30pm\u00a0\u00a0Lunch\u00a0for\u00a05\u00ad\u20106\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- A<\/b>f<\/b>te<\/b>r<\/b>n<\/b>oo<\/b>n<\/b>\u00a0B<\/b>r<\/b>ea<\/b>k<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n
\n- 1:00\u00ad\u20101:15\u00a0pm Afternoon\u00a0Break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- S<\/b>t<\/b>ude<\/b>n<\/b>t<\/b>\u00a0D<\/b>is<\/b>m<\/b>i<\/b>ssa<\/b>l<\/b>\u00a0\u2013Regu<\/b>l<\/b>a<\/b>r<\/b>\u00a0Sch<\/b>o<\/b>o<\/b>l<\/b>\u00a0D<\/b>a<\/b>y<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n
\n- 2:45\u00a0pmStudent\u00a0Dismissal\u00a0Bell<\/li>\n
- 2:50\u00a0pm Bus\u00a0Release\u00a0Warning\u00a0Bell<\/li>\n
- 2:51\u00a0pm Bus\u00a0Release\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- S<\/b>t<\/b>ude<\/b>n<\/b>t<\/b>\u00a0D<\/b>is<\/b>m<\/b>i<\/b>ssa<\/b>l<\/b>\u00a0\u00ad\u2010<\/b>\u00a0Ear<\/b>l<\/b>y<\/b>\u00a0R<\/b>e<\/b>l<\/b>e<\/b>a<\/b>s<\/b>e<\/b>\u00a0D<\/b>a<\/b>y<\/b>s<\/b>
\n<\/span>(<\/b>O<\/b>n<\/b>e<\/b>\u00a0W<\/b>e<\/b>d<\/b>nesda<\/b>y<\/b>\u00a0Pe<\/b>r<\/b>\u00a0M<\/b>ont<\/b>h<\/b>\u00a0\u2013<\/b>\u00a0se<\/b>e<\/b>\u00a0ca<\/b>l<\/b>en<\/b>d<\/b>a<\/b>r)<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 12:30\u00a0pm Student\u00a0Dismissal\u00a0Bell<\/li>\n
- 12:35\u00a0pm Bus\u00a0Release\u00a0Warning\u00a0Bell<\/li>\n
- 12:36\u00a0pm Bus\u00a0Release\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nPAYMENTS TO SCHOOL<\/h2>\n
The school can receive cash, check, and credit card payments for various activities (meals<\/a>, shirts, yearbooks, fundraisers, bookfair, donations<\/a>, etc.) Payments\/Checks are to be made to Kualapu`u School. The office staff will write a receipt for any payments received. Please ask for a receipt for any payments made to the school. For cash payments, the school would appreciate that exact cash be given as the school has a limited petty cash fund.<\/p>\n
\nPARENT INITIATED CLASS ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n
Parents often want to celebrate their child’s birthday in school by bringing in treats on the special day. If you are considering this for your child, please help with the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Please contact your child’s teacher at least one week in advance so the birthday activity can be appropriately planned for the day and not interfere with instruction.<\/li>\n
- Some children might have food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please consider bringing alternative snacks that do not have nuts, are low sugar and low salt, for example.<\/li>\n
- Parents are highly encouraged to bring fruits, vegetables or books in lieu of cookies, chips and candies etc.<\/li>\n
- If you are unsure about what might be appropriate for your child’s class, please contact your child’s teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nStudent Misconduct and Discipline – Chapter 19<\/h2>\n
The following offenses apply to the school campus, school transportation or other school-sponsored activities or events on or off campus. Class A and B offenses are serious offenses that will be referred directly to the office with a discipline referral form (DIR). Class C and D offenses will be dealt with in the classroom first and documented (first two incidents). The third C and D offense may be referred to the office with a DIR. The administration has discretionary power to determine consequences of a student\u2019s behavior and will consider the intention of the offender, the nature and severity of the offense, the impact of the offense on others, the age of the offender, and if the offender was a repeat offender. Consequences may include but are not limited to student and\/or parent conference, loss of privileges, time in office, crisis removal, restitution, detention, suspension, and dismissal. A complete description of Chapter 19 updates and definitions of offenses may be obtained at available at www.hawaiipublicschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHO\u2019OKAKO\u2019O CORPORATION & LOCAL ADVISORY PANEL (LAP)<\/h2>\n
As a Public Conversion Charter School, Kualapu\u2019u School is a state, public school following all state and federal regulations. Our State School Board is the State Board of Education. Our local School Board is the Ho\u2019okako\u2019o Board of Directors. This is a non\u00ad\u2010 profit organization made up of business, community and educational members.\u00a0 On the school level, we have theKualapu\u2019u School Local Advisory Panel. The LAP\u2019s role is to advise Ho\u2019okako\u2019o and the school principal on school policy and issues. The LAP is made of representatives from parents, community teachers, support staff, student council and administration. For more information about charter schools, you may contact the State Public Charter School Commission.<\/p>\n
State Public Charter School Commission:<\/strong> <\/em>
\n1111 Bishop Street, Suite 516 Honolulu, HI 96813
\ninfo@spcsc.hawaii.gov
\nTel: 808\u00ad\u2010586\u00ad\u20103775
\nFax: 808\u00ad\u2010586\u00ad\u20103776
\nwww.chartercommission.hawaii.gov<\/p>\nIf you have a complaint or concern regarding Kualapu\u2019u School, you may contact Ho\u2019okako\u2019o Corporation.<\/strong><\/em>
\nHo\u2019okako\u2019o Corporation Contact Information: David Gibson, Executive Director
\nHo\u2019okako\u2019o Corporation, PO BOX 11685 Honolulu, HI 96828 808\u00ad\u2010983\u00ad\u20103830 http:\/\/www.hookakoo.org<\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>For more and more complete information, please review our Student-Parent Handbook<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n
Our School Mission<\/h2>\n
Kualapu\u2019u School\u2019s mission is to build a strong foundation for life long learning so with proper nurturing our keiki<\/em> will be able to discover and grow, develop skills and confidence and like the \u2018uala, withstand adversity and thrive in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n Students\u00a0from\u00a0Kualapu`u\u00a0School\u00a0will:<\/p>\n Students\u00a0from\u00a0Kula\u00a0Kaiapuni\u00a0o\u00a0Kualapu`u\u00a0will:<\/p>\n The school can receive cash, check, and credit card payments for various activities (meals<\/a>, shirts, yearbooks, fundraisers, bookfair, donations<\/a>, etc.) Payments\/Checks are to be made to Kualapu`u School. The office staff will write a receipt for any payments received. Please ask for a receipt for any payments made to the school. For cash payments, the school would appreciate that exact cash be given as the school has a limited petty cash fund.<\/p>\n Parents often want to celebrate their child’s birthday in school by bringing in treats on the special day. If you are considering this for your child, please help with the following:<\/p>\n The following offenses apply to the school campus, school transportation or other school-sponsored activities or events on or off campus. Class A and B offenses are serious offenses that will be referred directly to the office with a discipline referral form (DIR). Class C and D offenses will be dealt with in the classroom first and documented (first two incidents). The third C and D offense may be referred to the office with a DIR. The administration has discretionary power to determine consequences of a student\u2019s behavior and will consider the intention of the offender, the nature and severity of the offense, the impact of the offense on others, the age of the offender, and if the offender was a repeat offender. Consequences may include but are not limited to student and\/or parent conference, loss of privileges, time in office, crisis removal, restitution, detention, suspension, and dismissal. A complete description of Chapter 19 updates and definitions of offenses may be obtained at available at www.hawaiipublicschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n As a Public Conversion Charter School, Kualapu\u2019u School is a state, public school following all state and federal regulations. Our State School Board is the State Board of Education. Our local School Board is the Ho\u2019okako\u2019o Board of Directors. This is a non\u00ad\u2010 profit organization made up of business, community and educational members.\u00a0 On the school level, we have theKualapu\u2019u School Local Advisory Panel. The LAP\u2019s role is to advise Ho\u2019okako\u2019o and the school principal on school policy and issues. The LAP is made of representatives from parents, community teachers, support staff, student council and administration. For more information about charter schools, you may contact the State Public Charter School Commission.<\/p>\n State Public Charter School Commission:<\/strong> <\/em> If you have a complaint or concern regarding Kualapu\u2019u School, you may contact Ho\u2019okako\u2019o Corporation.<\/strong><\/em>
\nOur Dual Visions<\/h2>\n
English Speaking Program<\/h3>\n
\n
\nHawaiian\u00a0and\u00a0other\u00a0cultural\u00a0values;\u00a0and<\/li>\nHawaiian Language Immersion Program<\/h3>\n
\n
\nState\u00a0Standards<\/li>\n
\nembedded\u00a0in\u00a0Hawaiian\u00a0cultural\u00a0values,
\nprotocols,\u00a0and\u00a0language;\u00a0and<\/li>\n
\nthrough\u00a0culturally\u00a0appropriate\u00a0and\u00a0research\u00ad\u2010based\u00a0instructional\u00a0practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nBell Schedule<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>(<\/b>O<\/b>n<\/b>e<\/b>\u00a0W<\/b>e<\/b>d<\/b>nesda<\/b>y<\/b>\u00a0Pe<\/b>r<\/b>\u00a0M<\/b>ont<\/b>h<\/b>\u00a0\u2013<\/b>\u00a0se<\/b>e<\/b>\u00a0ca<\/b>l<\/b>en<\/b>d<\/b>a<\/b>r)<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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\nPAYMENTS TO SCHOOL<\/h2>\n
\nPARENT INITIATED CLASS ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n
\n
\nStudent Misconduct and Discipline – Chapter 19<\/h2>\n
\nHO\u2019OKAKO\u2019O CORPORATION & LOCAL ADVISORY PANEL (LAP)<\/h2>\n
\n1111 Bishop Street, Suite 516 Honolulu, HI 96813
\ninfo@spcsc.hawaii.gov
\nTel: 808\u00ad\u2010586\u00ad\u20103775
\nFax: 808\u00ad\u2010586\u00ad\u20103776
\nwww.chartercommission.hawaii.gov<\/p>\n
\nHo\u2019okako\u2019o Corporation Contact Information: David Gibson, Executive Director
\nHo\u2019okako\u2019o Corporation, PO BOX 11685 Honolulu, HI 96828 808\u00ad\u2010983\u00ad\u20103830 http:\/\/www.hookakoo.org<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>For more and more complete information, please review our Student-Parent Handbook<\/h3>\n<\/div>