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HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
Friday, September 29, 2023
Period 5 8:00 – 8:54am
Recess/Passing 8:54 – 9:09
Assembly 9:09 – 10:29
Passing 10:29 – 10:36
Period 6 1 0:26 – 11:30
Passing 11:30 – 11:37
Period 7 11:37 – 12:31
Lunch 12:31 – 1:17
Period 8 1:17 – 2:12
STAR ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONAL NIGHT RECORDING
For those 9th and 10th grade parents who missed the WebEx on Tuesday evening, here is the recording of the event.
link to recording
recording password - Gyp86FDj
CONGRATULATIONS MELANA MEDAN-PASS
2024 Commended Student for the National Merit Scholarship Program
Over 34,000 commended students are recognized for their exceptional academic promise. According to the NMSC, these students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing accomplishments, as well as the key role their school play in their academic development.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF LAHAINA
Deadline, Wednesday October 4th
Drop off in room C102
The sustainablity club is holding a donation drive for excess school supplies you may already have at home. Example: crayons, colored pencils, notebooks etc... Your donations will be distributed to elementary school aged children of Lahaina.
CLOSE UP TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C. PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, in room C205 at 5:30pm
Trip Dates: March 22 – 29, 2024
There will be an informational meeting for those interested in sending their teen on a one-of -a kind student travel experience. A representative from Close Up will be there to answer any questions.
During this four-day/three-night program, students participate in study visits to some of our country’s most celebrated landmarks and institutions and gain the skills to become active, engaged citizens.
With Close Up, students have the opportunity to:
- Discuss current events with experts, policymakers, and members of Congress or their staff;
- Explore Capitol Hill and witness a live congressional committee hearing to see how laws are made;*
- Debate the most pressing issues facing our nation with peers from across the United States in a Mock Congress; and
- Visit awe-inspiring monuments, memorials, museums, and landmarks such as the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world.
DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS FOR SPRING PLAY
When: October 2nd and 3rd
Time: 3:00pm
Where: G103
No monologue needed to seek a part in the upcoming play.
INTRAMURAL 3v3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS
October 2nd – 6th during lunch behind the library.
Calling all Cougars! The Counseling Department in collaboration with our Student Activities Coordinator (SAC) will be holding our 2nd Annual Intramural 3 v 3 Basketball League! We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities either as a player or a spectator. All students are eligible to participate in this friendly competition.
SENIOR CLASS DAY AT WET'N'WILD NOV 3 - FORMS and MONEY DUE BY OCT 6
Senior Class Day will take place all day on Friday, November 3. We will take buses to Wet'n'Wild and back. Completed permission forms and the $40 fee will be collected during lunch behind the library October 2 - 6. Friday, October 6, is the absolute deadline. Forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and the student's B day teachers. The form and further information are attached. Don't miss out on great times at your last class day! Please click here to download a form: Senior Class Day
💙HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE! 💛
Thursday – Throwback Thursday (dress from your fave generation) – lunch time activity – 5 Legged Race
Friday – Wear your class shirt or Blue & Gold. Homecoming Assembly and lunch time activity- Class Ring
PROJECT GRAD SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AT FARMER’S MARKET
Project Grad will be hosting a tent at Kaiser High School's Farmer's Market and we are looking for a few volunteers every week to help collect funds and connect with our community! Open to students and parents.
Project Grad Fundraiser - Volunteers Needed!
PADDLING CONDITION STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
Paddling conditioning starts Monday 10/2 3:00p at kaiser's track. You must have a completed physical and parent consent form to participate. Bring your running shoes and water for conditioning 10/2 - 10/5. For more information contact coach Tina Roque at [email protected]
HAWAII SEAL OF BILITERACY FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
The Board of Education established the Seal of Biliteracy. Its purpose is to recognize the importance of: (1) enabling students to be college, career, and community ready in today’s global society; (2) establishing an educational culture that recognizes and values the wealth of linguistic and cultural diversity students bring to the classroom; (3) supporting opportunities for study of and increasing proficiency in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, an official language of the State of Hawaii; and (4) encouraging partnerships with institutions of higher education and community organizations to increase access to language instruction in a variety of languages.
To receive the Seal of Biliteracy, one must be a graduating senior enrolled in a Hawaii public school; demonstrate proficiency of 'ōlelo Hawai'i or English; and attain the requisite score for one or more of the following world language requirements: Advanced Placement, IB language exam, and Hawaii State Department of Education-approved online language assessment. Linked below are the specific eligibility requirements for each type of assessment. Also below is a list of World Languages offered.
Members of the Class of 2024 may apply for the Hawaii Seal of Biliteracy. There are three application deadlines:
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Advanced Placement (taken during SY 2023-2024 |
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. |
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First application deadline (all others) |
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. |
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Late application deadline (all others) |
Between 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024 and 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 |
Complete the online application at: 2024 Seal of Biliteracy Application
Additional references
School based questions may be sent to the test coordinator, Marilynn Yano, at [email protected]
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Tuesday, October 3rd, 6pm-7:30pm
Kaiser Cafeteria
Class of 2024 this night is for you and your parents/guardians to financially prepare for your future! Pick up dinner from the PTSA Farmer's Market and join us for a night of new updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens in December 2023. Frank Green, Financial Outreach at UH West O'ahu, will be sharing helpful tips and advice related to the financial aid process.
SBA ELA/MATH AND EOC SCORE REPORTS
Parents will be receiving emails from Cambium Assessment to view their child's scores for SBA English Language Arts and Mathematics and/or End-of-Course Exams. Results for tests taken last school year will be stored in the portal. In the future, previous scores will also be stored in the portal and scores will be added as more tests are taken.
PROJECT GRADUATION HABILITAT FUNDRAISER
Deadline to order October 23, 2023
Kaiser High School Project Grad is thrilled to team up with Habilitat for a fantastic fundraiser. Spread the joy! Spread the joy this holiday season by ordering beautiful Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, or Nordmann Fir Christmas trees, wreaths, or door charms. Share this opportunity with your friends, family, and co-workers. All Orders Due By 10/25/23. Order online at www.HawaiiChristmasTrees.com
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTES ARE NEEDED AT KAISER HIGH
Please email [email protected] for questions and application.
2023 REFLECTIONS CONTEST IS HERE! “I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE...”
Submissions are due November 5th at 11:59pm – open to all Kaiser High students
Thank you for your patience, the 2023 Reflections Contest sponsored by the Friends of Kaiser PTSA is here. This is time to celebrate the Arts and earn money while doing so!
Winner who express the theme, “I am Hopeful because...” will win: First place receives $200, Second place $100 and Third Place $50 – in each category!
You may enter in more than one category – but only one entry per category.
Categories are:
Music Composition
Dance Choreography
Literature
Photography
Film Production
Visual Arts
Entry Form: 2023 Reflections Entry Form
Download your entries here: My Reflections 2023 Entry
TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADE ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Class of 206 & 2027, we are nearing the middle of the first quarter. We are offering tutoring support for 9th and 10th grade English and Social Studies:
9th Grade English and Social Studies Tutoring: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 3pm-4pm (Ms. Ingrid C302)
10th Grade English and Social Studies Tutoring: Monday & Tuesday, 3pm-4pm (Ms. Hsu A202)
If you are interested, please have your parents complete the Google Form:
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COLLEGE & CAREER
SCHOLARSHIPS!
Seniors and Juniors, a wealth of scholarships are awaiting for your application. Get a head start now so you don’t miss any deadlines! Click here: Scholarships
COLLEGE VISITS please sign up on Scoir
For more information, register for off campus visits, and to see a full list of visits, click here: College Visits
09/28 – Pacific Lutheran University, 8:30am A Day
09/28 – Washington State University, 11:30am, A Day
10/02 – Boston University, 1:30pm A Day
10/05 – Portland State University, 11:30am B Day
10/06 - University pf Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu, 11:30am A Day
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
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KAISER COUGAR ATHLETICS
CLICK HERE FOR: PHYSICAL FORM
CLICK HERE FOR: STUDENT PARTICIPATION FORM
SCORES
Volleyball lost to Castle; Varsity 2 -3, White 0-2; JV 0-2
Air Riflery Gentlemen beat Kalani, 2032 vs. 1925
Air Riflery Ladies lost to Kalani, 1861 vs. 2058
UPCOMING GAMES
09/28 – Bowling @ KBay, 5:00pm
09/29 – Cross Country Qualifying Meet @ Kalani, 3:00pm
09/29 – HOMECOMING GAME vs. Kamukī, 7:00pm
09/30 – Air Riflery vs. Kaimukī @ Kaiser **Senior Day**, 10:00am
09/30 – Soft Tennis OIA Team Championships @ Milliani, 9:00am
09/30 – Softball @ Kahuku, 10:00am
GO – FAN NEW ONLINE SPORTS TICKETING APP
OIA Student Activity passes are only good for regular games, not pre or post season games.
For future games and GO FAN ticket information, please visit: GO FAN ticketing instructions on the Kaiser website.
BOYS BASKETBALL JV & VARSITY WORKOUTS HAVE BEGUN!
Boys Basketball preseason workouts have begun for the Varsity and JV teams. If you are interested in being a part of Cougar Basketball, contact Coach Rob Blakeney @ [email protected].
GIRLS BASKEBALL TRAINING
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15pm – 5:30pm. Meet in front of the trainer’s room. Need all forms turned in before participating. Any questions email coach Noah at [email protected]
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KAISER COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY NEWS
HAWAIʻI KEIKI NURSE IS HIRING!
Hawaii Keiki is currently hiring multiple positions, including a Health Tech for our Kaiser Complex area. If you know anyone that may be interested, please send them this attached flyer – Hawaiʻi Keiki Nurse Opportunities
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UPCOMING EVENTS
09/25 – Homecoming Week!
09/30 – Homecoming Dance, 6:00pm
10/03 – Friends of Kaiser PTSA, 4:30pm @ Farmerʻs Market
10/06 – End Quarter 1
10/09 – 10/13 – Fall Break
Mahalo,
Ann Olson
Parent Community Network Coordinator (PCNC)
Henry J. Kaiser Highschool
An International Baccalaureate World School,
AVID Certified, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit School
511 Lunalilo Home Road
Honolulu, HI 96825
Phone: (808) 394-1200 ext. 2241
www.kaiserhighschoolhawaii.org
Twitter: @KaiserHigh
Instagram: kaiserhighschool_hi
Facebook: @kaiserhigh808
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
Click here for full Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassement Statement
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 further inquiries regarding HSDOE nondiscrimination polices to:
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ADA/Section 504 Inquires Krysti Sukita, ADA/504 Specialist |
Title VI, Title IX, and other Inquiries |
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