Family Handbook
School Year 2012-2013
Office 808-322-4900
office@kppcs.org • www.kppcs.org
P.O. Box 115 Kealakekua, HI 96750
WELCOME
Aloha Kona Pacific Public Charter School Families:
This Family Handbook has been prepared to promote
understanding and clear expectations for students, parents,
teachers and the administration of the school. It is designed to
support a healthy academic, artistic, and social environment in
our school. Kona Pacific teachers and staff ask that each family
take the time to become familiar with the policies and
procedures in this Handbook in order to ensure that your
family’s school experience is a positive and enriching one. If you
have any questions or need clarification please feel free to
contact the school and we will be happy to assist you.
We are honored to have the opportunity to share this school
with our community, and on behalf of the Kona Pacific Ohana,
I wish each and every family a wonderful school year.
Mahalo,
Usha Kotner
Director, Kona Pacific Public Charter School
Family Handbook
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Table of Contents
Welcome ............................................................................1
Our School ........................................................................4
History .........................................................................4
Who We Are...............................................................4
Educational Program ......................................................6
Overview .....................................................................6
Our Three Strands .....................................................7
Waldorf Education .............................................7
Hawaiian Cultural Studies ..................................8
Agricultural Studies.......................................... 10
Other Programs in Our Grades Curriculum ...... 11
Grades Curriculum Chart ...................................... 13
Kindergarten............................................................ 16
Educational Support & Remediation................... 17
Student Assessment ................................................ 18
Daily School Schedule .................................................. 20
Master Calendar ............................................................. 21
School Organization ..................................................... 23
Organizational Chart .............................................. 23
Governing Board .................................................... 24
Administration ........................................................ 24
Committees.............................................................. 26
Communication at KPPCS .......................................... 27
Who To Talk To About… .................................... 27
School Communication With Families................ 28
Thursday Mailing & School Newsletter ....... 28
Email .................................................................. 28
Connect-Ed Electronic Phone System ......... 29
Bulletin Boards ................................................. 29
School Website ................................................. 29
Class Meetings .................................................. 29
All School Meetings ......................................... 29
Student Affairs ............................................................... 30
Admissions/Enrollment ........................................ 30
Aftercare Program .................................................. 31
Attendance ............................................................... 31
Arrival & Dismissal ................................................ 32
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Birthdays .................................................................. 34
Carpooling ............................................................... 34
Children & the Office ............................................ 34
Class Visits ............................................................... 34
Code of Conduct .................................................... 35
Dress Code .............................................................. 36
Drug Free Campus ................................................. 37
Festivals, Fundraisers & Assemblies .................... 37
Field Trips ................................................................ 39
Fundraising .............................................................. 40
Gifts & Donations .................................................. 40
Health of the Children ........................................... 40
Home Life ................................................................ 41
Home Visits ............................................................. 42
Homework ............................................................... 42
Lost & Found .......................................................... 43
Lunch & Snack........................................................ 43
Media & Electronics ............................................... 44
Personal Items on Campus ................................... 45
Safety & Emergency Plans .................................... 45
School Photos ......................................................... 46
School Supplies ...................................................... 46
Visitors on Campus ................................................ 47
Community Life............................................................. 47
Parents & Families at Kona Pacific...................... 47
How Can I Help? .................................................... 48
Volunteer Your Time ...................................... 48
Classroom Parents ........................................... 48
Class Parent Representatives .......................... 48
Policies & Procedures ................................................... 49
Mahalo............................................................................. 50
Acknowledgement of Receiving Parent Handbook . 51
Appendix A – Kona Pacific Public Charter School Code of
Conduct........................................................................... 52
Appendix B – Kona Pacific Public Charter School Fee Schedule
.......................................................................................... 62
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History
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OUR SCHOOL
In the summer of 2006, a group of parents, teachers and
community leaders joined together to create a non-traditional
public charter school in West Hawai‘i. Motivated by a desire to
provide an innovative curriculum to the Kona community, the
group founded Kona Pacific Public Charter School. Kona
Pacific opened its doors in August, 2008.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate in young people the skills, knowledge,
and values they need to reach their highest potential. Each
student at Kona Pacific is inspired to a high level of academic
excellence, enthusiasm for learning, a healthy self-awareness,
interest and concern for others, and respect for the natural
world.
Our Curriculum
The Kona Pacific curriculum is Waldorf inspired and weaves
academic, project and art-based learning with Hawaiian and
agricultural studies. The arts and practical skills play an essential
part in the educational process.
Kona Pacific Public Charter School offers a comprehensive
education that weaves together three strands:

A holistic, hands-on, project based program inspired by
Waldorf education, promoting student achievement in
language arts, math, science, fine arts, musical training and
movement;

An educational program that embraces the values of the
Hawaiian culture, with particular focus on environmental
education and community sustainability through
understanding and respect for the people, land and sea of
Hawai'i; and

A curriculum rich in the life-sustaining practices of farming
and gardening that are a vital part of Hawai‘i Island life.
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The KPPCS educational program integrates Waldorf teaching
methodologies with the revised Hawaii Content and
Performance Standards III to provide a rich learning
environment that assures that each student meets or exceeds
state standards for achievement.
Our Students
Children thrive in our school, with a high level of caring
attention from teachers who inspire each child’s imagination. We
believe children learn best when their education embraces all
facets of their development: intellectual, social, emotional and
physical.
The curriculum is aligned with the child’s unfolding intellect and
social abilities.
Environmental and cultural studies offer children ample
opportunity to explore their sense of place in the Hawaiian
Islands.
Kona Pacific students gain the necessary skills and tools to grow
into fully engaged and successful human beings.
Our Parents
At Kona Pacific, parents are an integral part of the educational
process. Parents can create a positive home environment and
support their children with enriching developmental activities.
We invite and encourage parents and community members to
participate in the ongoing activities, governance and community
life of the school.
What is a Charter School?
Public Charter Schools are independent public schools that are
free to be more innovative and are held accountable for
improved student achievement. They foster a partnership
between parents, teachers and students to create an environment
in which parents can be more involved, teachers are given the
freedom to innovate and students are provided the structure
they need to learn.
Charter schools are open to all students, regardless of income,
race, or religion. They are independently designed and operated
and committed to improving the academic achievement of all
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children. Today, over 2 million children in 39 states and the
District of Columbia attend one of more than 5,600 public
charter schools. For more information regarding charter schools,
please visit the Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network website
at www.hawaiicharterschools.com or the National Alliance for
Public Charter Schools at www.publiccharters.org.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Overview
At the heart of the educational program is the conviction that
education is an art as well as a science. Kona Pacific’s programs
are effective in educating the whole child, as the method and
curriculum includes teaching that goes beyond the intellect. The
program is focused on the inner development of children, and
the curriculum is tailored to match their unfolding cognitive
capacities and social abilities, as well as individual interests. Each
child is regarded as an integrated being whose physical,
emotional, and mental capacities will grow and thrive in
response to nourishment and cultivation. Academic studies are
therefore enlivened and balanced with artistic and social
activities. Furthermore, the practical and culturally rich
experientially based aspect of the curriculum fosters the
development of individual empowerment and supports the rigor
of learning.
Each lesson engages the student’s need for thinking, feeling and
doing. In addition to the core content of language arts, math and
the sciences, Kona Pacific offers courses in Hawaiian studies,
agricultural studies, handwork, hula, ukulele, movement
education, woodwork, music, oral recitation, fine arts, drama and
singing. Education through movement, crafts, art, music and
games develops a variety of sensory and motor capacities that
help the child in academic pursuits. The crafts, visual and
performing arts, including painting, drawing, storytelling and
drama, build self-confidence, exercise project execution skills,
develop the aesthetic sense and provide insight into the student’s
emotional life. In general, numerous aspects of the curriculum,
including the order, timing and manner of presentation of skills
and knowledge, are designed to be developmentally appropriate
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as well as therapeutic for students who are facing the challenges
of modern childhood.
Kona Pacific’s educational approach promotes cooperation and
social learning, inspires and provides the tools for complex
thinking and problem solving, enhances effective
communication, and, perhaps most importantly, instills a lifelong
love of learning and a sense of personal and community
responsibility.
Our Three Strands - Waldorf Education, Hawaiian
Studies and Agricultural Studies
Waldorf Education
"When children relate what they learn to their own experience, they are
interested and alive, and what they learn becomes their own. Waldorf schools
are designed to foster this kind of learning."
- Henry Barnes, a longtime Waldorf teacher and the former
Chairman of the Board of AWSNA
Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf Education is
based on an understanding of human development that
addresses the needs of the growing child. Waldorf teachers strive
to transform education into an art that educates the whole
child—the heart and the hands, as well as the head.
When you enter a Waldorf school, the first thing you may notice
is the care given to beauty. The walls are usually painted in lively
colors and are adorned with student artwork. Evidence of
student activity is found everywhere, and every desk holds a
uniquely created main lesson book.
Another first impression may be the enthusiasm and
commitment of the teachers you meet. These teachers are
interested in the students as individuals. They are interested in
the questions:
·
·
How do we establish within each child his or her own
high level of academic excellence?
How do we call forth enthusiasm for learning and work,
a healthy self-awareness, interest and concern for fellow
human beings, and a respect for the world?
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How can we help students find meaning in their lives?
Teachers in Waldorf schools are dedicated to generating an inner
enthusiasm for learning within every child. They achieve this in a
variety of ways. Even seemingly dry subjects are presented in a
pictorial and dynamic manner. This eliminates the need for
competitive testing and behavioristic rewards to motivate
learning. It allows motivation to arise from within and helps
engender the capacity for joyful lifelong learning.
The Waldorf curriculum is broad and comprehensive, designed
to respond to the three major developmental phases of
childhood: from birth to approximately 6 or 7 years, from 7 to
14 years and from 14 to 18 years. Rudolf Steiner emphasized to
teachers that the best way to provide meaningful support for the
child is to comprehend these phases fully and to bring "age
appropriate" content to the children that nourishes healthy
growth.
For the Waldorf student, music, dance, and theater, writing,
literature, legends and myths are not simply subjects to be read
about, ingested and tested. They are experienced. Through these
experiences, Waldorf students cultivate a lifelong love of
learning as well as the intellectual, emotional, physical and
spiritual capacities to be individuals certain of their paths and to
be of service to the world.
If you have further questions about Waldorf education, please
contact either your child’s teacher or the office for conversation
or suggested reading.
Ka Mala O Ka Mana’o Hawai’i
Hawaiian Cultural Studies
At KPPCS, Hawaiian Cultural Studies is not simply one element
of the overall curriculum. Rather, Hawaiian language and
cultural values are woven into the very fabric of the life of the
school. Our teachers offer the children a rich foundation in
Hawaiian history, culture, arts and crafts through a diverse
program that we call Ka Mala O Ka Mana’o Hawai’i or The
Garden of Hawaiian Knowledge.
Through studying Hawaiian culture, in the wider curriculum as
well as in Hawaiian Studies, Ukulele, Hula, Ho’okele Wa’a (our
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middle school Voyaging Arts program), and Agricultural Studies,
the children gain an understanding of their surrounding
community. The cultural program strives to create a sense of
place (Who am I? Where do I come from?) and to create a
connection to the ancestors and the land. As each child gains a
sense of belonging and responsibility, they grow to respect
themselves within the community.
Cultural ceremonies foster respect for and understanding of
unique cultures, leading to empathy and reverence. Our
Hawaiian cultural emphasis begins each day within the piko of
the schoolyard where students, faculty and staff share a morning
protocol that includes chants written for the school, greetings,
and reminders of the school’s values. These chants include the
following:
Oli Kula ‘o Kona Pacific
(Na Kumu Keala Ching)
He aloha no, e ku’u ‘aina
Love for this land
‘Aina o Keawe, noho i ka
la’i
Land of Keawe,
peaceful place
‘O Hokukano, i uka o
Haleki’i
Hokukano upland to
Haleki’i
Pili ia kanaueue, he ali’i
Related to Kanaueue, a
chief
He kupukupu ia, ola i ka
‘aina
Fern of beginning, living
upon the land
‘Aina kama ‘aina, ‘o ka
‘Ohi’a
Familiar land to the
‘Ohi’a
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Eo mai kama ‘aina, Pakipika
ko Kona
Rejoice our relationship,
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E o [Kumu],
e o [Keiki],
e o mai e [Kumu
and Keiki]
I Ku Mau Mau
Kumu: I ku mau mau!
Haumana: I ku wu
I ku mau mau!
I ku huluhulu!
I ka lanawao!
I ku wa
I ku lanawao
I ku wa
[Together:]
I ku wa Huki!
I ku wa Ko!
I ku wa a mau
A mau ka eulu
E huki e
Kulia!
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Ho Mai Ka ‘Ike
Ho mai ka ‘ike ‘ike papalua
e
Ho mai ka i’ini ‘i’ini
papalua e
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Ho mai ka mana mana
papalua e
Ho mai, ho mai, ho mai ka
papalua e
E o la
Our school-wide values program, which is set forth in our
Code of Conduct, is based on our ALOHA values and
emphasizes respect, relationship, responsibility, and Aloha.
KPPCS students learn that when we say, “I have Aloha for
you,” we are saying that we have the utmost respect for the
person we are speaking to, and that we hold their inner spirit
in the highest possible regard and reverence.
Agricultural & Environmental Studies
Agricultural Studies is woven into our school’s educational
program. Through their observations and work with the land,
throughout the curriculum and in agricultural studies classes
and classroom gardens, our students experience firsthand the
challenges and rewards of sustainability and the responsibility
of good human stewardship of nature. The agricultural
curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature and predicated upon
the following core principles that stem from fundamental
tenants of our educational philosophy:
Rhythm and Security - Rhythm is central to education as it gives
students a strong and secure foundation that fosters healthy
growth and development.
Reverence and Respect - The agricultural curriculum builds on the
student’s innate sense of reverence and respect for nature.
They observe the seeds, the young seedlings about to be
transplanted, the young plants with leaves reaching for the
sun, the developing plant with flowers, and the mature plant
with its fruits or vegetables or roots for harvest. Students
also observe the circle of life by watching the older, dying
plant with its seeds and then its transformation through
composting to rich soil to nourish new seeds.
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Interdependence and Stewardship - A primary goal of the
curriculum is to instill in students a deep understanding of
and respect for the interdependence between humans and the
natural world. Students appreciate that every action impacts
the environment, and that their choices have significant
consequences for the natural world and other human beings.
Students engage in learning experiences and activities that
promote a strong sense of environmental stewardship and
community responsibility.
Will and Work Ethic - Gardening responsibilities increase as
the children become more capable. Over each year of
farming activity, the power of sustained, focused work
becomes apparent. The agricultural curriculum instills
positive life habits such as responsibility and hard work.
Other Programs In Our Curriculum
Music
Musical training is an integral part of our curriculum. Musical
studies are an artistic endeavor for our students as well as a
social enterprise, a cultural pursuit, and an intellectual activity
that develops mathematic, scientific, verbal, and language
skills.
Musical instruction begins in kindergarten with songs and
singing games. The teacher brings much of her direction
throughout the day to the children through her singing voice.
Singing and playing of rhythmic games continues through the
early grades. In addition, our 5-8th grades sing together in a
choir.
The wooden pentatonic flute is studied in the first and
second grades, transitioning to the recorder in the subsequent
grades. Beginning in second grade, ukulele is introduced. The
school provides these instruments.
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Handwork
In these lessons, students in grades 1-8 have the opportunity
to create something useful and immediately tangible and to
give expression to their latent creativity. These classes also
offer our children a fun learning experience that builds a
variety of physical, intellectual and emotional skills that also
support academic development.
Involvement in craft work offers the challenge of conceiving
and considered planning as students learn to work an impulse
from the creative and conceptual through to the material. In
this process the student is guided to experience and become
conscious of exercising this very human attribute of planning
and producing through emotion, material and intellect.
Knitting, crocheting, felting, embroidering, weaving and
sewing build fine motor manual skills in our students.
Creative thinking combined with spatial relationships and
spatial awareness is reinforced, as students become sensitive
to design and process. Along with the development of
manual skills, we see the growth within the child of
perseverance, and focus.
In spending time each week in these creative processes,
students are provided with a wonderful opportunity to learn
practical activities that builds skill, aesthetic sense, and
confidence.
Woodwork
In grades 6-8 woodworking classes offer our middle school
students an opportunity to expand their handcraft skills. Just
as in handwork classes, the practice of craft does not only
enliven creativity. It challenges and grows the child’s intellect,
character and manual skill. In the tradition of craftwork, our
students endeavor to create quality objects that are both
beautiful and useful. They envision the project, plan for its
construction, and finally carve, join, sand and finish it. The
students’ creativity thrives as they work with the unique
capacities and limitations of the wood medium. The students
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must reason and persevere through project design, planning,
and implementation. Finally, in execution, working with
wood increases the students’ manual strength and teaches
them new skills. It is a joy to see the children learn and grow
as they bring their creative concepts through process and into
material being.
Physical Education and Hula
The movement education program at Kona Pacific includes
instruction in movement & games and Hula. Movement
education classes vary in content throughout the grades; they
include traditional physical education exercises, team sports,
and imaginative games and activities. The movement
education program promotes healthy physical development
and fitness, as well as is one of the primary ways in which the
school’s social inclusion values are taught.
Grades Curriculum Chart
Grade 1
• Fairy and folk tales,
nature stories
• Language Arts:
introduction to the
alphabet and writing,
introduction to reading
• Arithmetic: the four
processes, qualitative
aspects of numbers up to
100
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Hula
• Games
• Handwork: knitting
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Grade 2
• Fables, legends of holy
people and nature stories
• Language Arts: reading,
writing, spelling,
introduction to elements
of grammar
• Arithmetic: the four
processes; place value,
carrying & borrowing
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Hula
• Games
• Handwork: knit and purl
stitches, crochet
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Grade 3
• Stories of the Hebrew
scriptures, nature stories
• House-building
• Farming and gardening
• Fiber arts and clothing
• Cursive writing
• Language Arts: grammar,
spelling, reading, writing
• Arithmetic: the four
processes; measurement;
weight; money; and time
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Hula
• Ukulele
• Games
• Handwork: knitting,
crochet and embroidery
Grade 4
• Norse mythology
• Local history and local
geography
• Zoology
• Language Arts: reading,
writing, spelling, grammar
• Arithmetic: the four
processes; long division;
fractions
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Hula
• Ukulele
• Games
• Handwork: knitting,
embroidery, hand-sewing
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• Multi-part singing and
musical notation
Grade 5
• Ancient history and
mythology: Greece, India,
Persia, Babylonia/Chaldea,
Egypt
• Geography: North
America, Oceana, Egypt,
Greece, India, The Fertile
Crescent, Persia
• Botany
• Language arts
• Arithmetic: fractions,
decimals
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Ho’okele Wa’a
• Ukulele
• Hula
• Movement Education
• Handwork: advanced
knitting
• Choir
Grade 6
• History: Roman and
medieval history
• Geography: Italy and the
Mediterranean, Arabia,
Europe, East Asia
• Mineralogy
• Geology
• Earth-centered
astronomy
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• Physics: acoustics, optics,
heat, magnetism
• Language arts
• Arithmetic: percentage,
business math, geometrical
drawing, ratio and
proportions
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Ho’okele Wa’a
• Hula (elective)
• Ukulele
• Movement education
• Handwork: hand-sewn
animals or puppets
• Woodwork
• Choir
Grade 7
• History: Renaissance and
Reformation, Age of
Exploration and Discovery
• Geography: Europe,
South America, Africa,
Asia
• Sun-centered astronomy
• Physics: mechanics,
electricity
• Chemistry: combustion,
chemical transformation
• Physiology I: organs,
bodily systems, nutrition
• Language Arts: creative
writing, poetry
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• Arithmetic: Algebra I,
geometry
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Ho’okele Wa’a
• Hula (elective)
• Ukulele
• Movement education
• Handwork
• Woodwork
• Choir
Grade 8
• American history
• World geography
• Physiology II: bones and
muscles
• Meteorology
• Chemistry: metals, gasses
solids
• Language arts
• Arithmetic: Algebra II,
Solid Geometry
• Agricultural Studies
• Hawaiian Studies
• Ho’okele Wa’a
• Hula (elective)
• Ukulele
• Movement education
• Handwork
• Woodwork
• Choir
Other activities:
Activities including developmental movement and games,
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form drawing, singing, music theory, recitation and drama,
painting, drawing, flute and recorder playing, beeswax and
clay modeling recur throughout the grades.
Kindergarten
The young child learns primarily through imitation and
activity. The kindergarten teacher takes care to create an
environment in which the child is warmly nurtured and
guided toward realizing his or her emotional, intellectual and
social potential.
Kindergarten creates a setting in which the child fully
experiences the gift of a childhood filled with the concrete
exploration and imaginative play that support the child’s
physical, social and cognitive development. Harmonious daily
rhythms and home-like activities in the Kindergarten help
develop lifelong positive habits, such as table manners, social
skills, and caring for the environment. In addition, a
consistent progression of classroom activities from day to day
helps establish the intrinsic sense of time. The teacher guides
the students each day through various activities such as
cooking/baking, beeswax modeling, crafts, painting and
drawing. These activities allow the child to creatively build
fine motor, visual and social skills,
Story time and circle time are also essential components of
the Kindergarten program. The seasonal narratives and
traditional tales of story time, puppetry and drama develop a
sense of oral language and lead to deeper comprehension of
written stories. Story time also builds the child’s ability to
listen, remember, and restate what the class has been told.
Circle time, involving singing, recitation and creative group
exercises, builds memory and supports gross and fine motor
development and phonemic awareness. A nature table and
weekly walks heighten the child’s sense of awe and wonder of
the natural world.
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Significant outdoor and indoor free play are an essential part
of the Kindergarten curriculum. Such play supports social
and physical maturation as well as brain development. The
varied teacher led activities of Kindergarten are all designed
to encourage cooperation within the classroom and foster
joyful friendships among the children. Research has shown
that children who have been given enough time to play
develop dependable social skills, surpass students of purely
academically-oriented kindergartens, and display more
imagination and less aggression and a greater ability to use
language for speaking and understanding others (Weiss,
2006).
The active and creative learning of our Kindergarten has
many benefits, perhaps the most significant of which is
building the brain’s capacity. The curriculum places the child
at the center of a world of active participation, developing a
zest for life, growing self-confidence, and readiness for the
next steps of schooling.
Educational Support & Remediation
At times during their education, some children struggle with
parts of the curriculum or fall outside the usual range of child
development patterns. Some children may need additional
assistance in order to meet expected learning benchmarks.
Kona Pacific offers additional academic assistance through
differentiated instruction in the classroom, Title I services,
targeted instruction individually and in small groups, and
formal special education services.
Kona Pacific complies with all state and federal special
education requirements and works to accomplish this in a
manner that respects the integrity of our curriculum.
Questions about special education should be directed to the
Student Services Director.
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Student Assessment
Just as our teachers incorporate different teaching strategies
to reach all types of learners, multiple measures of assessment
are used to evaluate and monitor student progress. Some of
these assessment techniques include: clear learning goals as
established by our internal KPPCS rubrics, student
summaries, main lesson books, group work and discussions,
artistic expressions, student writing samples, and teacher
observations and reflection logs. Assessment of student
learning happens on a daily basis, so that we can better
understand how to improve learning and teaching.
Following is a summary of student assessment at Kona
Pacific:
Date
September
Fall
November
Winter
April
Spring
June
Assessment/Reporting
Initial assessment of student levels
Fall HSA Testing
 Fall KPPCS Progress Reports provided
to parents
 Individual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Winter HSA Testing
 Spring KPPCS Progress Reports
provided to parents
 Individual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spring HSA Testing
KPPCS Final Narrative Student Reports
Progress reports (report cards) are provided to parents four
times during the school year. Kona Pacific also provides
narrative reports and a curriculum overview at the end of the
school year. Questions about the reports should be directed
to the class teacher or the Director.
Individual Parent-Teacher Conferences are held twice per
year. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your child’s
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overall social and academic progress. It is expected that all
parents and/or guardians of the child will attend this
important meeting. In addition, we invite families to request
conferences at any time to discuss student progress.
Kona Pacific administers the Hawaii State Assessment
each year, beginning in October and continuing through May.
Specific testing schedules vary depending on grade. Please
read your newsletter so that you can be aware of your
child’s/children’s testing days. Attendance on testing days is
critical. Results will be provided to parents in August.
We believe the HSA is just one way to measure student
performance. We embrace it as an opportunity for our
students to show what they know. However, we do not use
any single assessment to measure student progress or our
efficacy as a school.
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DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday Schedule
8:15
Morning Protocol
8:20
Main Lesson
10:20
Snack/Recess
10:50
1st Period
11:35
2nd Period
12:20
Lunch/Recess
1:00
Reading Period
1:00
Kindergarten Dismissed
1:30
3rd Period
2:15
4th Period
3:00
Chores and Campus Clean-up
3:15
Dismissal
Wednesday Schedule (early release)
8:15
Morning Protocol
8:20
Main Lesson
10:20
Snack/Recess
10:50
1st Period
11:35
2nd Period
12:20
Lunch/Recess
1:00
Reading Period
1:00
Kindergarten Dismissed
1:30
Chores and Campus Clean-up
1:45
Dismissal
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MASTER CALENDAR
Following is a calendar of the major school events, including
holidays, fundraisers, festivals and assemblies. Please consult
your weekly Kona Pacific Newsletter for updates regarding
these events and additionally scheduled events and meetings.
August:
20th
Faculty & Staff first day back
September:
4th
First Day of School
8:15 a.m. Opening Day Assembly
Festival of Strength & Courage
5:30 p.m. Kona Pacific Community Open
House & Potluck
26th
27th
October:
8th
25th
26th
27th
No School Teacher Work Day
5:30 p.m. Halloween Journey Work Party &
Potluck
Pumpkin Carving at School
Halloween Journey (an after school event)
November:
6th
No School General Election Day
8th
Festival of Lights (an after school event)
12th No School Veteran’s Day
16th Makahiki Opening Day Celebration
19-20th No School Parent Teacher Conferences
21-23rd No School Thanksgiving Holiday
29th 5:30 p.m. Storytelling Traditions Potluck &
Workshop
December:
14th Advent Garden
Dec 17-Jan 1st No School Winter Break
January:
2nd
21st
25th
No School Teacher Work Day
No School Martin Luther King Day
Multicultural Assembly
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31st
5:30 p.m. Integrating the 3 Strands at
KPPCS: Hawaiian Culture, Waldorf
Education & Agricultural Studies Potluck &
Workshop
13th
5:30 p.m. Debunking Waldorf Myths
Potluck & Workshop
No School President’s Day
18th
March:
15th Makahiki Closing Day Celebration
18-22nd No School Spring Break
26th No School Prince Kuhio Day
29th No School Good Friday
April:
19th
25th
May:
1st
27th
May Day Festival
No School Memorial Day
June:
7th
Last Day of School – Early Release
Hawaiian Studies Assembly
Earth Day Celebration
5:30 p.m. Screen Free Week Talent Show &
Potluck
25-29th No School Parent Teacher Conferences
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SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Organizational Chart
Governing Board
Governance
Ohana
Association
Faculty &
Team
Director
Administration & Management
Student Services
Director
Executive
Director
Faculty
Support
Staff
Direct
Link/Advisory
Advisory
Input
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Governing Board
The Governing Board (“The Board”) is the governing body
of our school and is responsible for ensuring that KPPCS
accomplishes its mission and goals and for overseeing the
legal, financial, personnel, and policy issues of the school.
The Board consists of parents, faculty, staff and community
members, who serve 2-year, staggered terms. The bylaws of
the Board are available in the school office and at the school
web site, along with agendas and minutes.
Board meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of
each month. Please check your newsletter for cancellations
and changes in the schedule. Agendas are posted on the
school bulletin board and web site at least one week before a
Board meeting. Board meetings are open to the public,
unless it is a personnel or other confidential matter. The
Governing Board welcomes public comments at its meetings
during the public comment portion of the meeting. Families
may request that an item be considered by the Board by
making request in writing at least 7 days prior to the Board
meeting.
Board members are elected each spring. We encourage the
school community’s active participation in nominating and
voting for Board members. Those interested in running for
open Board seats are welcome and invited to contact the
Board.
Administration
The School Director is responsible for providing oversight
and leadership to the school as a whole, creating and
implementing the school’s policies and procedures,
overseeing the school’s educational program, and overseeing
the day to day operations of the school. The School Director
also serves as the liaison between Kona Pacific and
governmental agencies, vendors, supporters, and the wider
community.
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The Director is available to answer any questions, and to hear
concerns or ideas. Please make an appointment through the
Administrative Assistant if you would like to speak with the
School Director.
The Student Services Director carries the responsibility for
coordinating the special education, ELL and Title I programs
at our school and ensures that these services are delivered
appropriately. She also coordinates delivery of supplemental
academic instruction through our academic support program.
The Student Services Director is also responsible for
overseeing student discipline and implementing the school’s
Code of Conduct.
The Executive Director acts as Business Manager and
Development Director. As business manager, he is
responsible for ensuring that the school's financial life runs
smoothly. He manages ongoing expenditures, develops
school budgets, provides a financial perspective on school
programs, and is responsible for personnel matters. As
development director he focuses on growing the school,
supporting school programs by ensuring that necessary
resources are in place for a rich educational program for all
students. The Executive Director also collaborates with the
Director on developing the school's programs and
organizational infrastructure.
The Administrative Assistant supports the school’s
administration by coordinating communications and
calendaring, assisting with project management, and assisting
with general school operations. The Administrative Assistant
also supports the faculty with implementation of the school’s
educational program.
The School Office is the busy, central hub of school. It is
open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. During school
holidays, the school office has reduced hours, which will be
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posted in the school newsletter, on our phone answering
service and on our school web site. The office staff consists
of an Office Manager, Registrar and Receptionist. The office
staff is there to help you – if you aren’t sure whom to call, call
the office and the staff will direct you to someone who can
answer your question or concern. Staff mailboxes are also
located in the office. You may leave a note for staff members
and the Board in these mailboxes.
Committees
When parents participate in their children’s education, the
result is an increase in student achievement and strengthening
of the school community. Kona Pacific encourages parents to
participate in many aspects of the life of the school, including
serving on school committees. Following is a list of our
school committees. We encourage families to serve on
committees in areas in which they have interest and expertise.
I) Governing Board Committees
a) Policy & Procedure Committee
b) Hiring Committee
i) Ad Hoc Hiring Committees
c) Fundraising Committee
II) Administrative Committees
a) Site Committee
b) Outreach/Public Relations Committee
c) Contract Committee
d) Care Group
e) Community Education Committee
f) Festival Committee
g) Faculty Committees
i) Curriculum Committee
h) Ohana Association
A description of the purpose and composition of the
committees is available in the school office.
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COMMUNICATION AT KPPCS
Families are partners in their children’s education. If you have
ideas, suggestions, comments, or concerns, we encourage you
to share your thoughts with us. We are a learning community
striving to improve in all that we do, and your feedback is
essential in order for us to do so.
KPPCS is committed to providing effective avenues of
communication and encourages direct communication
whenever possible. In order to facilitate direct and effective
communication, we have offered some guidance below
regarding whom to speak with. If you are not sure whom to
contact, please do not hesitate to contact the school office for
further direction.
Who to Talk to About…
General questions about our school and its operations should
be directed to the School Office. They can answer your
question or direct you to the right person or committee.
Please speak with your Class Teacher if you have questions
or concerns that are specific to your child and their
education. Examples of areas that can be addressed by your
class teacher include: curriculum content, student assessment,
how the student is performing or developing socially, etc.
The Student Services Director is available to answer
questions regarding student discipline, students with special
needs, and students needing educational intervention and
additional academic or social support.
The Executive Director is available to answer questions
regarding school finances & fund development, as well as
school operations.
The School Director is available to discuss school
operations, policies & procedures and the school’s
educational program. The Director is available for
conversation and questions during Friday Tea every Friday at
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8:30 a.m. Otherwise, the Director is available by appointment.
Please contact the Administrative Assistant
(anandat@kppcs.org) to schedule a meeting with the School
Director.
If you have questions about Board policy or other Board
matters, please contact the Governing Board Chair.
School Communication with Families
Thursday Mailing & School Newsletter
One of the primary ways in which we communicate with our
families is through our Thursday Mailing. Each Thursday a
mailing containing the school newsletter and other important
information will be sent home with the eldest student of each
family. It is the responsibility (and we hope, the pleasure) of
the parents to read these weekly communications. Important
information is contained in the Thursday Mailing, and it is an
essential way for the school to communicate with you.
In keeping with our efforts as a school to care for our
environment, the Thursday Mailing is available electronically.
Please inform the school office if you are willing to receive
these communications via email.
If you would like to submit something for the newsletter,
please email newsletter@kppcs.org by Monday. The
Thursday Mailing is a way in which we can share information
about events and organizations in the community that
support children and families. Please note that our sharing of
this information is not an endorsement of the activity.
Email
Email between KPPCS and your family can be used as a
convenient and effective means of communication and is also
consistent with our values regarding environmental
sustainability. Emails are limited to school information and
are used for the following: emergency info, late-breaking
news, reminders for events and important deadlines, and class
communications with the teacher or class parent. Email will
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not be used for non-school related information or
commercial advertising. Please ensure that the school office
has your updated email address. If you are unable to receive
email, please make sure the office is aware of the best way to
contact you.
Connect-Ed Electronic Phone System
KPPCS has an automated phone tree service (Connect-Ed) to
assist in communicating important information about school
events. You will periodically receive pertinent recorded
messages from school staff with reminders about such things
as festivals, assemblies, and your class parent meetings. This
system will also be used in case of emergency. Always inform
the office of any changes to your phone numbers.
Bulletin Boards
Special notices and other information of interest are posted
on KPPCS’ bulletin boards located outside the school office.
You are encouraged to check the bulletin boards regularly.
School Website
The school web site offers a wealth of information regarding
the school, including school calendars, newsletters, Board
agendas and minutes, festival and fundraiser updates, etc.
Class Meetings
Throughout the year, teachers schedule class meetings with
the parents of their class. The purpose of these meetings is to
explore the meaning of the curriculum, particularly as it
relates to the development of the child, provide a picture of
what is happening in class, handle class business, and come
together as the parent group that holds these children as they
grow. It is expected that at least one of each student’s parents
or guardians will attend all class meetings.
All School Meetings
Also throughout the year, the school may call meetings for
the whole school community to gather. The purpose of these
meetings is to share information about the school, such as
fundraising events, school development, committee
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information, etc. These meetings strengthen our school
community and our group understanding of Kona Pacific’s
educational program. It is ideal if at least one of a child’s
parents or guardians will attend All School meetings.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Admissions/Enrollment
Kona Pacific is open to all students who choose to apply. If
more students apply than spaces are available, a random
selection process will be utilized to enroll students in the
school.
Applications are accepted during the Open Enrollment
period from February 1st to March 31st. Following this period,
and after guaranteeing space for currently enrolled students,
applicants will be placed by grade. If there are more
applicants than space available for any given grade, then the
lottery described below will be held for applicants for that
grade. Any applications received after the March 31st deadline
but before the Lottery, will be considered in the rolling
admissions after the lottery has taken place.
Enrollment priority is as follows:
1. Current students;
2. Children of Kona Pacific employees*;
3. Siblings of current students;
4. All other Hawai‘i students.
*If the staff member is employed less than half time, enrollment
priority is not given until the second year of employment.
KPPCS does not charge tuition.
KPPCS is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions and
policies. Potential students will be considered for admission
without regard to ethnicity, creed, national origin, gender,
disability or achievement level. The school admission policy
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treats all students equally, regardless of their place of
residence.
Aftercare Program
Kona Pacific offers an after-school care program through
A+, with the following hours:
3:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (1:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays)
Kona Pacific also offers a before-school care program, with
the following hours:
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
We offer a “gap-care” program, for Kindergarteners and Jr.
Kindergarteners, with the following hours:
1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Please register at the school office in order to participate in
our after, before, or gap-care programs. Un-enrolled
attendance is not permitted. Monthly fees must be paid in
advance. Penalties are incurred for late payment and late
pickup. Please read the A+ After-School Plus Program
Handbook for further information. Basic fees for the
program are set forth in the fee schedule attached as
Appendix B.
Attendance
At Kona Pacific, students are taught in carefully designed,
complete units known as Main Lesson blocks, which last 3-4
weeks each. Missing a portion of a block will affect full
comprehension of that material as well as future lessons.
When school is missed, rhythm is disrupted and missed work
cannot always be completed. Regular attendance is extremely
important for many additional reasons, including:
 Attendance at school is mandatory by law. Note that
the school is required to keep accurate attendance
records. The school office must verify all absences with
the parent.
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 Regular attendance shows a commitment by the family
to the school and to the student’s education.
 Regular attendance helps to ensure each student can
reach his/her full educational potential.
 As a charter school, Kona Pacific is accountable for
overall student performance. Lower student performance
due to a low attendance rate can therefore affect the
school as a whole.
Excused absences include:
 Illness
 Infectious diseases including but not limited to the list
under “Sickness” (page 40)
 Doctor/Dentist appointments
 Ukus
 Emergency in the family
 Suspensions
Please call the school attendance line at 322-4900 to inform
the school when their child will not be in school.
Arrival & Dismissal
School begins at 8:15 a.m., at which time all grades students
gather for our morning protocol. A good goal is to try to
arrive at school a full ten minutes before the morning start
time to enable your child to settle in and be ready for the
school day.
School supervision begins on campus at 7:45 am. Students
who arrive prior to 7:45 a.m. need to be signed up for beforecare. If a child arrives early and is not signed up the family
will be automatically charged the cost of before-care
enrollment for the month. All students arriving on campus
before 7:45 need to sign in and remain in supervised areas.
Students who arrive after 8:15 will be considered tardy and
will need to “chant in” prior to going to class. Children who
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arrive after chant will need to check in at the office before
going to class.
It is important to pick your child up promptly when the
school day ends. Children should be picked up promptly at
the close of the school day. Kindergarten is dismissed at 1:00
p.m., and all grades are dismissed at 3:15 p.m. (1:45 on
Wednesdays). School supervision ends 15 minutes after the
school day ends. If children are not picked up on time, a fee
will be charged. If a family wishes for a student to be able to
leave campus without an authorized adult (for example to
walk home or ride the county bus), parents may sign an
Unaccompanied Minor permission form that allows a child to
leave campus on his/her own at dismissal time. Final
dismissal from aftercare is at 5.30 p.m.
Early Release
If it is necessary for a student to be released from school
during the school day, parents must come to the school office
to sign out their child before leaving the school campus.
Parents are asked not to go directly to the classroom for
pickup. Someone from the office will bring the student from
class. To ensure the safety of our students, children will not
be allowed to leave campus without parent authorization. If
the student returns to school before the end of the school
day, he/she should report to the school office.
Punctuality
In our classrooms, there is a rhythm to the day, with opening
activities which prepare the child to work effectively, as well
as closing activities which allow the group to end as one and
to bring a sense of completion to the school day. It is
essential that your child arrive at school on time to benefit
from the entire class day. Arriving late creates a disruption
for the class and for the child. As a school, we are committed
to teaching our children the importance of timeliness.
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Birthdays
Children’s birthdays are often celebrated within their class.
Your class teacher will provide guidance regarding how
birthdays are celebrated in your child’s class. Please keep in
mind the school’s Food Policy (page 43) when bringing a
treat to your child’s class.
Carpooling
Kona Pacific facilitates a carpool program with the assistance
of the Ohana Association. Please fill out the carpool form in
your enrollment packet and return to the school office. The
school will then provide to parents information about
families in their neighborhood who are interested in
carpooling.
Children & the Office
Students may use the office telephone to contact their parents
only in case of illness, emergency or other important reason
approved by the office staff. Students may not use the office
telephone to arrange after school play dates.
Messages
On occasion, you may find it necessary to communicate a
message to your child during the school day. When this
happens, call the school Office as early as possible during the
day. It is not always possible to get messages to students
close to, or at, dismissal time.
Class Visits
Teachers welcome and encourage parents to spend time in
their child’s class. Open Houses, festivals, assemblies and
class play performances are especially good times to bring
relatives and friends to visit the school. In addition, we
schedule school tours. Please call the office to schedule
participation in a school tour. Please check directly with the
class teacher prior to scheduling all other class visits.
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Code of Conduct
Discipline at KPPCS is to be considered as an aspect of
moral guidance and not as a form of punishment.
The purposes of discipline at Kona Pacific are as follows:
1.
To provide a safe environment conducive to
learning for all students and staff;
2.
To promote character education and to cultivate
the values upheld by Kona Pacific that ensure the
demonstration of mutual respect;
3.
To redirect and address misguided behavior in a
way that develops self-direction; and
4.
To provide pro-active and preventative measures
to encourage expected behaviors.
Our Code of Conduct is attached as Appendix A to this
handbook. Please review it in its entirety, as parent support of
the KPPCS Code of Conduct is vital in order for a discipline
program to be consistent and effective.
Dress Code
One of our core values at Kona Pacific is the preservation of
a healthy childhood for each child. The school Dress Code is
established to promote this value, to ensure the safety of the
students, and to encourage students to express themselves
through their talents and inner beauty rather than focusing on
their physical appearance. One important way that families
can support this value is to keep it in your consciousness as
you and your child are making wardrobe selections.
School Uniform
All students at Kona Pacific are required to wear a Kona
Pacific Public Charter School t-shirt to school each day.
School t-shirts can be purchased at the school office or
ordered through the school website. Because accessibility is
one of our core values, please inform us if the purchase of
the shirts poses a financial hardship.
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School uniforms may not be modified (cut, multi-color dying,
decorated, etc.). Consistent with our values regarding
sustainability and accessibility, shirts may be died to match
our current uniform colors.
Other Clothing
Dress should be conducive to the active work and activities
of school, which include gardening/farming, outdoor play,
nature hikes, running and games.
Dresses, skirts, skorts and shorts may be no shorter than midthigh. Dresses may be worn only under school t-shirt.
Footwear
Students must wear shoes at all times when outside of the
classroom. Students should wear closed-toed, flat shoes, as
our day at Kona Pacific is very active.
Media Images
At school, all clothing, hats, backpacks, lunch boxes/baskets
and any other accessories should be free of media
advertisements, references to drugs, alcohol, racism, sexism
and or violence, slogans, cartoons, and caricatures. Kona
Pacific hats, lunchboxes, backpacks, hoodies, etc. are
available for purchase in the school office.
Jewelry, Earrings, Hair Color & Make-Up
Lipstick, make-up, tattoos (permanent and temporary) and
body piercing (other than ear piercing) are not permitted,
except that grades 7 and 8 may wear light make-up.
Exemptions may be granted for cultural reasons.
Stud and small hoop earrings are allowed in all grades. Grades
7 and 8 may wear other types of earrings. Any other jewelry
worn should be safe and appropriate to wear during our
active school program.
Hair color should be natural.
Decisions regarding the appropriateness of clothing and
accessories are at the discretion of the school Faculty and
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Administration. Following are the steps that will be taken to
enforce the school Dress Code:
(1) The parent/guardian will receive a gentle reminder
identifying the dress code violation;
(2) If the student’s dress continues to be in violation of the
Dress Code, the class teacher or other school
personnel will contact the parent/guardian to discuss
the matter;
(3) If the student’s dress continues to be in violation of the
Dress Code, the student will be excluded from school
until the student’s dress complies with the Dress Code.
We thank you for your support in creating a safe,
wholesome, and age-appropriate educational setting
for our children.
Drug Free Campus
Our educational mission is to nurture each student’s
capacities for clear thinking, sound judgment and conscience
in action. In support of this value, Kona Pacific maintains a
drug, alcohol and tobacco free environment. Students who
violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action.
Festivals, Fundraisers & Assemblies
Holding festivals and assemblies at Kona Pacific is a way of
observing the recurring rhythms and cycles in nature,
establishing a yearly rhythm for the children, celebrating our
education, and strengthening our community. Festivals and
assemblies also provide an opportunity for the children to
share what they have been learning at school with their
friends and family, who are invited to attend.
Following is a summary of festivals and assemblies celebrated
at Kona Pacific. In addition to the community wide festivals
listed here, teachers celebrate other festivals and events in
their classrooms.
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September
The Opening Day Assembly takes place in the morning on
the first day of school. We welcome our community to Kona
Pacific.
The Festival of Strength & Courage celebrates the strength
and courage that lives in us all and provides an opportunity
for the children and the community to celebrate the bravery
required to overcome our challenges.
October
The Halloween Journey, one of our schools most loved
fundraisers, is held on the weekend near Halloween. Games,
food, costumes, fun, and a magical journey through a wooded
trail delights the Kona community.
On the Friday before the Halloween Journey, the students
carve pumpkins to light the Journey.
November
In the younger grades, the Festival of Lanterns
is held as the introspective time of winter approaches. The
children make lanterns and carry them on an evening walk as
a symbol of the inner light braving the darkness, cold, and
winter storms.
The rising of Makalii (Pleiades) marks the start of the
Makahiki season. At our Makahiki Opening Celebration
we give thanks for the year’s harvest. We open the traditional
season of rest with Makahiki Games.
December
The Advent Garden is a celebration of the birth of our inner
light. The students walk through the Advent spiral with their
candle, and as each child spirals inward toward the central
flame, so must each of us turn within if we are to find the
source of our inner light.
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January
January brings Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We assemble at
this time to celebrate the many cultures of our community at
our Multicultural Assembly.
March
The Makahiki Closing Celebration marks the ending of the
winter Makahiki season. On this day we work together in our
gardens, ceremoniously returning to the summer work of
cultivating our land.
April
At Kona Pacific we strive toward sustainability. Our Earth
Day Celebration marks this commitment to respecting and
preserving the land and our environment.
May
Our May Day Festival honors spring and nature’s renewed
growth and energy. It is celebrated with lei making, hula,
ukelele, singing, and dancing around a gaily decorated
maypole.
June
The Hawaii Studies Program Assembly celebrates our
commitment to nurturing in the children understanding and
respect for the people, land and sea of Hawai'i. It is the
culmination of all of the hard work the children have put
forth during the year in their Hawaii Studies classes.
Field Trips
Field trips are taken throughout the year by all classes. These
trips are conducted in conjunction with the curriculum and
offer the students an opportunity to experience a deepening
of their studies in a different environment.
The school will send field trip permission slip to parents prior
to the field trip. These need to be signed and returned before
the event.
For those parents who are driving, a copy of current driver’s
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license and proof of auto insurance will need to be on file in
the office.
Fundraising
Fundraising events are an important way in which the
community can help support the school financially. The
Fundraising Committee coordinates all school fundraisers. All
fundraising efforts in the name of or benefiting the school
must be submitted to the Fundraising Committee for
consideration and approval.
Gifts & Donations
Individual donations may be made directly to the school and
are tax-deductable.
Gift giving to school employees is governed by the Hawaii
State Ethics Code, which permits leis and other inexpensive
tokens of aloha or appreciation, as well as gifts that are used
in the classroom.
Health of the Children
Health Requirements
Before a student may attend Kona Pacific, the student must
submit all health records required by law, including a
Student’s Health Record Form 14 and a TB clearance.
Medication
Parent permission is required for administering prescription
medication by Kona Pacific staff. A required form (available
in the school office) must be filled out in order for
medications to be taken and/or administered on campus.
Please supply clearly written instructions for administering
the medication. Please include how the medication is to be
stored. Parents are responsible for keeping the medication
current.
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Sickness
If your child is coughing, has a fever, feels sick, is sick to their
stomach or has the flu, please keep the child home.
By law, some childhood diseases must be reported to the School.
Do not send your child to school if he/she has any of the
following infectious diseases, and please notify the office if your
child or anyone in your family has contracted:
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Chicken Pox
Conjunctivitis/Pink Eye
Diphtheria
German Measles
Head Lice (Ukus)*
Hepatitis
Impetigo
Measles
Mumps
Poliomyelitis (polio)
Pertussis/Whooping Cough
Ring Worm
Scarlet Fever
*Please Note: Students may not return to school until they
are lice and nit free and cleared by the school office.
If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, school
personnel will provide immediate first-aid care. You will be
notified about any serious illness and/or injury. Children who
are ill cannot be kept in school. If you are unable to pick up
your child, please let the school know who will come for your
child. The release log in the office must be signed before the
child is released.
Home Life
Please help your child succeed at school by:
 Establishing a healthy rhythm at home;
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Ensuring that your child has adequate sleep;
Providing wholesome, nutritious food to your
children;
Limiting or eliminating your child’s exposure to media
during the school week;
Supporting healthy homework habits; and
Reinforcing at home the expectations of the teachers
and the school.
Home Visits
The class teacher may offer to visit your home. These visits
provide an opportunity for you and your child to bond with
your child’s teacher. This visit enables the teacher to deepen
his or her work with your child by experiencing your home
environment.
Homework
Homework is given to strengthen the child’s ability to work
independently. Homework is also an opportunity to review
what was presented at school. It is ideal for each child to have
a quiet space that is consistently available to do homework at
the same time each day.
Your support in helping to ensure that homework is done in
timely manner will be beneficial, especially until children
establish their own routines and responsibilities. If a student
is having difficulty completing assignments, he or she should
speak with the teacher and ask for assistance.
Homework is minimal in the lower grades and becomes more
rigorous in the upper grades.
Kona Pacific offers a Homework Club as part of our Title I
program. Middle school students may join us twice per week
after school to receive homework support, tutoring or just to
have a quiet study setting. The Homework Club helps
students strive toward academic success and self-confidence
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in their work. Students may come and go throughout the year
as needed and there is no cost for this program.
Lost & Found
Lost and Found is located outside the school office. Please
check it regularly. Unclaimed Lost and Found will be donated
to local charitable organizations at the end of each month.
Lunch & Snack
Nurturing our bodies as well as our minds and spirits is
important at Kona Pacific Public Charter School. In addition,
lunch and snacks eaten at school provide opportunities to
acknowledge our appreciation for the natural world and our
community. Families are encouraged to support this
philosophy at home by following these guidelines:
· Send snacks, lunches, and celebration treats to school
that use wholesome ingredients, fruits and vegetables,
and as little sugar as possible.
· Gum, candy, soda, or caffeinated beverages are not
permitted. Any food that contains artificial dyes,
preservatives, colors, added sugars, corn syrup, or
artificial sweeteners are discouraged.
· The avoidance of commercialism and excessive food
packaging is another aspect of our commitment to
environmental consciousness. Please try to send
snacks and lunches in reusable containers with
reusable utensils.
· We request that lunch boxes and other food
containers be free of advertisements, pop stars,
cartoon characters, and other media images.
Additional food restrictions may be established in the event
of a severe food allergy.
Kona Pacific Public Charter School participates in the
National School Lunch Program. The school lunch
program is designed to provide nutritious meals at a
reasonable cost. School lunches are provided by the Hawaii
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County Economic Opportunity Council. Parents must pay
for lunches at the School Office. School lunches are available
for order on a monthly or daily basis. In addition, the class
teacher will take a daily count of children needing or wanting
a lunch. We encourage parents of young students to order
lunch directly at the office, as the little ones sometimes forget
to order in class. Lunch orders must be placed no later than
9:00 a.m. daily. Please call in an order if your child will be
arriving later than 9:00 a.m. and needs lunch.
All grades students have a mid-morning snack time. Please
send a nutritious snack with your child each day.
Student sharing of snack and lunch is generally not permitted.
However, the class teacher may at times facilitate class
potlucks or sharing. If you would like to provide a treat for
your child’s birthday, please (1) first check with the class
teacher; and (2) ensure that the treat meets the food
guidelines set forth above.
Media & Electronics
Electronic Devices & Cell Phones at School
All electronics (iPods, cell phones, etc.) should remain at
home. If it is necessary for the electronic to travel with your
child, it must be turned off and remain in your child’s
backpack while he/she is at school.
Media at Home
One of our core values at Kona Pacific is the preservation of
a healthy childhood for each child. One of the most powerful
ways to support this value is to limit children’s exposure to
media, including TV, movies, and electronic games.
Recent research has shown that exposure to media
entertainment for young children may have a detrimental
effect upon their self-image, their ability to concentrate and
develop attention span, their relationship skills, values,
reading skills, physical skills, energy levels, psychological
health, creativity and social behavior. Because we believe that
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electronic media can have detrimental effects on a child’s
healthy growth and development and on their ability to
succeed at school, we encourage families to incorporate our
media-free philosophy into their children’s daily lives.
To that end, we request that our families significantly reduce
or eliminate the use of media (including television, videos,
video games, computer games, movies, etc.) for their
children. We strongly encourage elimination of electronic
media during the school week.
In addition to limiting or eliminating screen time in any form,
we also urge parents to be particularly vigilant about program
content. We urge parents to investigate program content for
themselves and not rely on the media rating system. Many
movies rated PG and PG-13 are not appropriate for young
children and contain excessive amounts of violence.
We encourage you to speak with staff or other parents in the
school for suggestions, support and resources that you might
find helpful on this subject. In addition, we strongly urge all
parents to continue to research this critical topic. Please
contact the office for further literature on this topic.
Personal Items on Campus
In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning
and free from unnecessary distraction, students may not bring
unnecessary personal items (including but not limited to toys,
electronics, cell phones, wallets, purses, etc.) to campus.
If it is necessary that a personal item travel with a student, the
personal item must remain in the student’s backpack while
he/she is at school.
Safety & Emergency Plans
Kona Pacific has a comprehensive safety plan in place. All
staff and teachers are aware of their specific duties,
responsibilities and procedures. As a routine part of our plan,
students participate in monthly fire drills and annual
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evacuation drills.
Our evacuation pick-up location is Kona Scenic Park on
Haleki’i Street.
In case of an emergency, parents will be notified via the
Connect-Ed electronic phone message system. Remember to
update any changes, as this system will call home, cell and
work numbers.
Emergency cards/forms must be updated and filled out at the
beginning of each new school year.
School Photos
School photos are an opportunity to document the treasured
memories of childhood. In addition, the school is required to
have a current picture of each student on file. To facilitate
this opportunity, each year the school will arrange for an
outside vendor to take the school photos in the fall.
Students will be given an information packet and ordering
instructions prior to photo day. Students must return their
order forms and payment directly to the photographer prior
to photo taking if they are ordering photos.
Every student will have his or her picture taken regardless of
their intent to purchase pictures.
Students must wear their Kona Pacific Public Charter School
uniform T-shirts for school photos.
A make up/retake day will be scheduled approximately one
month after school photos have been delivered to families.
Any questions, problems or concerns, including any financial
issues, regarding the pictures must be resolved directly with
the outside vendor.
School Supplies
The supplies used in the Waldorf curriculum are very unique.
High quality natural products that encourage quality work and
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respect for the natural and social environment are used in the
classroom. Therefore, the school provides all school supplies.
Because these high-quality, unique supplies are costly, we
request that each family contribute a supply fee in the amount
of $75.00. Because accessibility is one of our core values,
please inform the school if the supply fee poses a financial
hardship.
Your child’s class teacher may request that students have
certain additional items in their desk or cubby, such as tissue,
slippers, raincoat, etc.
Visitors on Campus
For the safety of our students, all visitors must sign in at the
school office when they arrive and wear a Visitors Pass.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Parents & Families at Kona Pacific
At Kona Pacific, parents are an integral part of the
educational process. Parents create a positive learning home
environment and support their children in important
developmental activities.
We invite and encourage parents and community members to
participate in the ongoing activities and governance of the
school.
In addition, we encourage parents to learn as much about our
school program as they can so that school lessons and
expectations can be reinforced at home. Kona Pacific offers
support and opportunities for parents to deepen their
understanding of our educational program, including Ohana
Association meetings, Class Meetings, All School Meetings,
and visiting speakers.
Please join us for the following regularly scheduled
community events:
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1. Friday Tea - Do you have thoughts, questions,
concerns, ideas, etc. about our school? The Director
is available for tea and talk every Friday morning from
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
2. Community Potluck & Educational Workshops –
Please join us on the last Thursday of each month
from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for a potluck and fun
community activity for parents and students (see
calendar, page 21, for scheduled workshops).
How Can I Help?
Volunteer Your Time
There are many ways to volunteer your time at Kona Pacific.
The Ohana Association coordinates the school’s volunteer
efforts, which include: work party days and campus
beautification, field trip driving, bringing refreshments for
events at the school, planning and working at school festivals
and fundraisers, volunteering in the office, being a class
parent, serving on school committees, serving on the Local
School Board.
We ask that each family contribute a minimum of 4 hours
monthly or 40 hours per year to Kona Pacific. Our school
will thrive with your support!
Class Parents
Each class has at least one Class Parent. The Class Parent is
the heartbeat of the classroom, providing support to the
teachers, getting information to the other parents and
coordinating meeting class needs. They work in partnership
with the class teacher to ensure the health and vitality of the
class.
Parent Representatives on School Committees
Many school committees have parent representatives. We
encourage your participation by either serving or by
nominating someone who has the experience and expertise to
serve on a committee.
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Kona Pacific has adopted the following policies and
procedures. Copies of these policies and procedures are
available in the school office and on the school website and
are subject to change.
Admissions Policy
Certificated Personnel Policies
Classified Personnel Policies
Code of Conduct
Conflict of Interest Policy
Dress Code
Email Policies & Procedures
Emergency Hire Policy
Employee Contract Process
Food Policy
Fundraising Policy
Grade Placement & Retention Policy
Health & Wellness Policy
Healthy Work Environment Policy
Hiring & Contract Procedure
Hiring Recusal Policy
Internal Control Systems
Mailing List Policy
Media Policy
Meeting Communication Policy
Non-Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
Personal Items on Campus Policy
Procurement Policy
Publication Policy & Procedure
Record Keeping Policy & Procedure
Scheduling Policy & Procedure
School Photo Policy
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MAHALO
Thank you for taking the time to review this Handbook and
for joining our school community. We recognize the care that
you take in making educational choices for your children, and
we look forward to working with you to provide an education
that will cultivate in your child the skills, knowledge, and
values they need to reach their highest potential.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
RECEIVING FAMILY HANDBOOK
I have received a copy of Kona Pacific Public Charter
School’s Family Handbook. I have read the guidelines and
procedures contained in this handbook. If I do not
understand anything in the handbook, I will discuss it with
the school office personnel. I agree to abide by all school
polices and procedures.
I understand that the handbook is a general overview of some
of KPPCS’ policies and guidelines and that these policies and
guidelines, as well as any other policies and guidelines which
may be adopted by Governing Board, may be changed or
amended.
Name/s:
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(Print Parent’s/Guardian’s Name/s)
Signed:
________________________________________________
(Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature/s)
Date: _______________________________
Name:
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(Print Student Name)(for grades 5-8)
Signed:
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(Student Signature)(for grades 5-8)
Date: _______________________________
(Parent/Guardian Copy)
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APPENDIX A
KONA PACIFIC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
CODE OF CONDUCT
The faculty, staff, administration, and student body at Kona
Pacific work with a social inclusion model for school-wide
discipline and positive behavior support. The Code of
Conduct guides us in our thoughts, words and actions when
interacting with others and our environment. Discipline at
Kona Pacific is considered an aspect of moral guidance and
not a form of punishment. Parent support of the Kona
Pacific Code of Conduct is vital for our discipline program to
be consistent and effective.
The purposes of the Code of Conduct are as follows:
 To provide a safe environment conducive to learning
for all students and staff;
 To promote character education and to cultivate the
values upheld by Kona Pacific that ensure the
demonstration of mutual respect;
 To redirect and address misguided behavior in a way
that develops self-direction;
 To provide pro-active and preventative measures to
encourage expected behaviors.
ALOHA Values
Aloha is something lived, not said, according to the kapuna.
It may be viewed as social etiquette and grace one affords to
others whether it be ohana (family), neighbors, figures of
authority, subordinates, kupuna (ancestors), or even the
forces seen in the environment. It is more than just “love”.
Students and all staff at Kona Pacific share responsibility in
following these values:
Akahai
Lokahi
Óiaíó
Modesty/Gentleness
Togetherness
Truthfulness
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Humbleness/Humility
Patience/Perseverance
Preserve the integrity of ourselves and school by:
 Attending school, being on time, coming ready to
learn, and remaining at school for the duration of
the school day; and
 Being prepared to participate in class, and
complete work in a timely manner.
Support each other by upholding Kona Pacific’s Code of
Conduct and by obeying all school rules and
agreements.
Work truthfully by behaving honestly and with dignity.
Treat others with respect, kindness, and courtesy.
 Be aware of how words, actions, and attire affect
others.
 Treat all property belonging to the school and
others with care.
Show humility by responding in a respectful manner to
adults while participating in school sponsored
activities.
Come together in patience, persevering our principles of
ALOHA and Code of Conduct.
General Policy
Teachers have the primary responsibility during school hours
for guiding and disciplining students under their supervision.
A teacher may refer a student to the student services director
if that student persists in disrupting his/her learning, the
educational environment of other students, or compromises
his/her own safety and/or that of others. The administration
is charged with promoting and maintaining a safe and
nurturing learning environment. As such, they will consider
and impose any and all disciplinary action to preserve a safe
and secure educational setting. It is the responsibility of the
administration to support teachers in the process and to
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follow guidelines established in Kona Pacific’s Code of
Conduct.
When a Kona Pacific student does not follow school rules
and guidelines and/or the Code of Conduct on campus or
while on a fieldtrip, the adult responsible for the supervision
of the student, i.e. the teacher, playground monitor,
chaperone or administrator, will determine the appropriate
response. In certain cases, removal from the group is
necessary to protect the student and/or the learning
environment.
At any point in the behavioral support process, an action plan
may be developed that may include the teacher, parent,
administration, behavior support specialist, and/or special
education staff (e.g. school psychologist, student services
director, clinical psychologist). To ensure student success in
the educational setting, the action plan may include a
behavior support plan, modified school day, parent-shadow,
behavior checklist, referral for student study team evaluation,
and/or referral to outside agencies.
Chapter 19 (Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 8,
Department of Education)
Chapter 19 governs student misconduct and discipline in
public schools operated by the Hawai‘i Department of
Education. As a public charter school, Kona Pacific is exempt
from the requirements of Chapter 19. Because Kona Pacific
values the principles articulated in Chapter 19, the school has
created policies and procedures that are aligned with Chapter
19 for addressing student misconduct and discipline. When a
student’s behavior violates established rules of the
department, state or local criminal laws, or the student
willfully disobeys legitimate directives of school personnel,
the school may take appropriate disciplinary action in
accordance with Chapter 19. A copy of Chapter 19 in its
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entirety is available at the school office or on the Hawaii
Department of Education website.
FERPA (Federal Education Right of Privacy Act)
This federal statute prohibits the communication of academic
or behavioral records of any student with anyone other than
their parent or legal guardian. Kona Pacific will not discuss
the behavioral or academic records, performance,
consequences or actions of a student with anyone other than
the parent or legal guardian of the student. This
confidentiality is not only a federal law, but is in the best
interest of maintaining the privacy of the students and
families at Kona Pacific.
School-wide Expectations
 Use kind words and actions everywhere with
everyone;
 Respect the campus environment and boundaries;
 Find non-aggressive ways to resolve conflict;
 Accept responsibility for one’s own actions;
 Play in cooperation and with a spirit where everyone
is welcome;
 Play safely following playground rules;
 Wear shoes when outside of the classroom and closetoed shoes when in the garden;
 Listen to all staff and teachers with respect and
cooperation;
 Use all equipment and play areas as intended;
 Follow the dress code and wear the school uniform as
intended;
 Wear hats when appropriate (not during assemblies,
chant or in the classroom);
 Students are role models for other students.
Classroom Expectations
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Take turns to speak, raising hand before speaking
aloud;
Treat others with kindness and understanding
through words and actions;
Respect oneself, other students and ones teacher;
Obtain permission from the teacher prior to leaving
the classroom;
Respect all classroom materials and furnishings with
cleanliness and order;
Listen attentively to teachers and follow directions
given;
Allow others to learn and do their best;
Work together as a social unit throughout a variety of
games, activities and spaces;
Treat others with respect, kindness, and courtesy;
Give every task effort and care, knowing when to be
serious and focused;
Be aware of how your words and actions affect
others.
Faculty and Staff Expectations:
 Be a positive role model in word and action at all
times;
 Read and uphold the Kona Pacific Code of Conduct;
 Be observant of signs of distress or suspected
incidents of bullying and/or harassment;
 Intervene appropriately when acts of bullying and/or
harassment are reported or seen;
 Work to remove opportunities for bullying and/or
harassment through active supervision;
 Report suspected or observed incidents of bullying or
harassment to the administration;
 Complete documentation and communicate with
parents when appropriate;
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Actively teach expected and appropriate behaviors
that students are responsible to exhibit;
Be there to guide children when appropriately asked
for help, avoiding being dismissive;
Help students improve their social skills;
Provide a regular rhythmical routine of activities and
collaborative learning;
Design activities and assessments for different levels
of attention and achievement;
Provide engaging experiences for children on a
regular basis; and
Implement behavior support plans and action plans
with integrity.
Parent /Guardian Expectations:
The primary responsibility for the behavior of a student lies
with the parent. The Code of Conduct does not intend to
replace the responsibilities of the parent but rather to
reinforce the family in the efforts to establish responsible
behavior. Nonetheless, parents are expected to play an active
role in supporting the school to create and maintain a safe
and positive learning environment. Parents are encouraged to:
 Be positive role models in work and action at all times
while on the Kona Pacific campus;
 Demonstrate respect and courtesy in all Kona Pacific
relationships;
 Read, sign and uphold the Kona Pacific Code of
Conduct;
 Discuss and clarify the Code of Conduct with your
child/children;
 Take an active interest in your child’s social
relationships and friendships;
 Watch for signs of distress in your child or sudden
changes in their behavior or demeanor which may
indicate a potential problem;
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Communicate with Kona Pacific administration
and/or faculty/staff members about suspected,
observed, or reported incidents of bullying and/or
harassment;
Commit to working with Kona Pacific when your
child is involved in a bullying and/or harassment
incident.
Prohibited Conduct
 Obscene or abusive language;
 Gossiping, teasing or harassment of any person at any
time;
 Showing disrespect, defiance or insubordination to an
adult;
 Persistent misbehavior or disrespect for school rules;
 Theft, vandalism or destruction of property;
 Dishonesty or fraudulent actions (willful deception,
cheating, plagiarism, etc);
 Possession of inappropriate material (unless
authorized by school personnel for special activities
or instructional purposes)
o Electronic such as: radios, CD players, MP3
players, tape recorders, electronic games,
remote controlled toys.
o Items that may create classroom or campus
disturbances (e.g. water balloons, slam/slang
books, etc.)
o Cellular telephones must remain off and
secured in a backpack or purse while on
campus, cell phones will be secured in office
for parent pick-up if heard or seen
o Drug/Gang/ Sexually explicit related articles,
materials or subject matter
o Tobacco
 Inappropriate public display of intimacy or affection;
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Leaving school boundaries without permission.
Anti-Bullying Policy
The purpose of Kona Pacific’s policies is to outline our
community’s responsibilities to eliminate social, emotional
and physical intimidation and bullying in any form within the
Kona Pacific community. The school strives to nurture the
emotional well-being of its whole community. All students
are expected to refrain from any comments, attitudes,
bullying, physical touching, or attentions that are unwanted
by or upsetting to another person. It is of the utmost
importance that each student develops and practices a
respectful sensitivity for the physical and emotional
boundaries and well being of the other people in the school.
Repeated, unwanted and disrespectful attention is called
harassment. Bullying and/or harassment can take many
forms, all of which are serious personal and social offenses.
Feelings and conscience will reveal whether someone is
caught up in harassment, either on the receiving or the giving
end. If a student becomes involved in a situation involving
harassment or bullying, it is of the utmost importance that the
student seek immediate guidance and help from a trusted
adult. Students are encouraged to speak to a parent/guardian,
teacher, counselor, administrator, or any adult who will
appropriately do what is needed to put a stop to the
harassment. Similarly, if a student witnesses a situation
involving harassment or bullying, the student is encouraged
to report the situation to an adult.
Kona Pacific actively provides positive behavior support and
teaches strategies of social inclusion. Some of these strategies
are “Circle of Friends”, “Put-Down Diet”, and “Ready for
Change”. These methods allow us to take a deeper look at the
social dynamic, helping the children to find their role in the
group, which is vital to spiritual/soul/self development. We
define ourselves increasingly through social relationships,
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therefore, it becomes crucial that conflict is not avoided but
channeled, that the nature of our encounters be guided with
consciousness and thoughtfulness.
Steps of Intervention
Reminder (Step One): If a student exhibits behavior that
interrupts the learning environment, a teacher will provide
appropriate reminders to bring about awareness of the
unacceptable behavior and redirect the student to
demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior. Whenever
possible teachers will acknowledge the right behaviors and
encourage practice of those behaviors.
Reflection (Step Two): Should reminders not be sufficient,
a student who exhibits behavior that a teacher determines
requires further action may be instructed to move to a desk
or place of self-reflection until the teacher determines that
student is ready to rejoin the class. The teacher may
redirect/implement other strategies, such as changing seats,
providing an alternative assignment or duty to re-set,
giving a break for self-reflection (a no-blame re-set).
Removal (Step Three): If after step one and step two have
been utilized, the teacher may determine that the student
requires removal from the immediate environment. The
necessary documentation of this action will be made by the
teacher. The student may be asked to sit outside the
classroom in an area that can be seen by the teacher or the
teacher may impose a minor consequence, which they will
supervise, such as time-out, time-off of an activity or a work
duty such as service to the classroom or campus. Teachers are
required to notify parents when children reach step three,
creating an opportunity for parent involvement in the
process. Parent notification may be in the form of a “parent
communication form” by email, in person, or a phone call
within 24 hours of the incident. If a child reaches step three
on multiple (3 or more) occasions within a 3-4 week period,
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the teacher will notify the Director of Student Services, who
may proceed with an action plan to meet the challenges of the
student’s behavior.
Referral (Step Four): A student may be sent to the student
services director at the discretion of the teacher once repeated
attempts have been made to address the misbehavior or if the
misbehavior is serious in nature, such as physical aggression.
A student who is referred to the Student Services Director
will take a referral form, which includes a description of the
behavior(s) from the teacher as well as any actions taken by
the teacher prior to sending the student. The administration
will determine an age-appropriate resolution. Some examples
may include a written/verbal apology, drawing of appropriate
behavior, service to the school, contact with parents, and/or
loss of free or class time. The incident will be logged in the
office with the outcome reported to the class teacher. The
data collected will help inform best next steps for meeting
student needs. Disciplinary actions for bullying and/or
harassment incidents will be handled at the step 4 level –
referral to the Student Services Director and in a manner
consistent with Chapter 19, class A and B offenses.
Referral/Suspension (Step Five): Suspension from school
will be based on the severity of the infraction and will be
considered on a case- by- case basis, and in alignment with
Chapter 19. An investigation will be conducted and an
incident report will be completed and filed. The
parents/guardian will be notified prior to the suspension, and
a parent conference will be held when possible and before the
student returns to school.
Dismissal (Step Six): Dismissal from school will be based
on the severity of the infraction and will be considered on a
case- by- case basis, and in alignment with Chapter 19. If a
student has been suspended for ten days in a school year, is
unable to safely engage in the school program or if after an
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investigation, is found to be responsible for a serious offense
(Class A violation under Chapter 19), dismissal will be
considered. The student’s parents/guardians will be notified
in writing of the incident, and will be expected to attend a
disciplinary hearing with the school director.
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APPENDIX B
Kona Pacific Public Charter School Fee Schedule
School Year 2012-2013
Fees as of 7/1/12 (subject to change)
Supply Fee: $75 per student.
The supplies used in the Waldorf curriculum are very unique.
Therefore, the school will be providing all school supplies. As
these high-quality, unique supplies are costly, we request that
each family contribute a supply fee in the amount of $75.00.
Because accessibility is one of our core values, please inform
us if the supply fee poses a financial hardship. The supply fee
is a general fee and non-refundable if students are withdrawn
from the school. Upon withdrawal, the child's schoolwork,
i.e. main lesson books, paintings, artwork, may go home,
however, all other supplies remain with the class.
Uniforms
The Kona Pacific Local School Board has approved a school
uniform policy requiring all Kona Pacific students to wear a
Kona Pacific Public Charter School t-shirt to school each day.
Prices of the t-shirts are as follows:
Type of Shirt
Full Price
Reduced Price
Free Price
Regular Youth
$9
$7
$5
Regular Adult*
$9
$7
$5
Organic Youth
$10
$8
$6
Misses
$10
$8
$6
* Adult size shirt prices are for student uniform use only.
Before/Afterschool Care Program
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Family Handbook
School Year 2012-2013
Following is the monthly fee schedule for the Kona Pacific’s
before school and afterschool care program:
Program
Full Price
Eligible for NoCost A+
Before Care
$25
$25
Kindergarten Gap Care
$25
$25
A+ Aftercare
$85
$0
Please note: Fees must be paid in advance. Penalties are
incurred for late payment, late pickup, etc. Please read
the A+ After-School Plus Program Handbook for further
information.
Student ID Card Replacement
A Student ID card is available at no charge each semester
upon request. Replacements cards will cost $2 each.
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