Purpose, Vision, Mission and Goal
Statements
Purpose
Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao Charter School will offer a schooling
experience that is a viable alternative to the existing
conventional public school model. Our school will be structured
to be responsive to the learning styles, cultural values, and
future desires of the families of our community. It will
emphasize a caring collaborative environment for all persons
within the school community. It will include students,
teachers, parents, other staff, volunteers, and community
members implementing an effective and relevant educational
experience.
Vision
Our students are prepared to excel in intellect, in personal
relationships, in social responsibility, and in wisdom. They
are literate, competent, motivated, and confident—with their
potential for excellence grounded in their sense of selfreliance acquired through relationships with the natural
environment, the deep culture of partnering with nature, and in
possessing a strong sense of time, place and culture.
Mission
Our mission is to foster in our children a boundless yearning to
learn, impressing upon them the diversity of ways to learn,
using all the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual,
technological, trans-generational and trans-cultural tools
within our grasps. This yearning to learn is to be developed
within a deep culture expressed in `olu`olu, lökahi, and aloha.
Goals
1. The student will experience and accept an invitation to
grow and explore, ultimately clarifying who he/she is as an
individual.
2. The student will apply Hawaiian and other values that are
within the environmentally based cultures that inclusively
build community, avoid negativism, support diverse
knowledge and skills, and accept responsibility for self
and others.
3. The student will construct concrete connections between
knowledge and action, problems and solutions, and ideas and
products utilizing all the senses.
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4. The student will appreciate, listen to, and work with the
natural environment as a means for developing centeredness
and self-sufficiency skills.
5. The student will acquire and express inquiring attitudes,
grounded assumptions, unfettered aspirations, global
literacy, including academic and technical skills, needed
to make choices and perform effectively in the future.
School History
2002-2003
Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao Public Charter School’s start up year
was in the 2002-2003 school year. Enrolled were 68 students in
Wai`anae Valley. Each school day began with protocol to center
our students through lökahi. This cultural practice and
teaching mechanism will be a lasting tradition that opens each
school day at Ka Waihona for years to come. Grades serviced
included kindergarten through third grade. There were thirteen
administration, faculty and staff employed. Many parents and
community members assisted in preparing the school campus for
opening. Parents volunteered at school to help with daily
operations. The school held a Hawaiian Christmas play in
December and a May Day program. During our first start up
school year, we were exempt from meeting Annual Yearly Progress
(AYP) and passing the federally mandated No Child Left Behind
act (NCLB).
2003-2004
In the 2003-2004 school year, Ka Waihona moved to the Mäkaha
Market Place. Enrolled were 128 students. There were two
classes per grade level from kindergarten through second grade.
We had one third grade class. There were fifteen
administration, faculty and staff employed. A handful of
parents volunteered to assist in daily operations. The school
held a Hawaiian Christmas and May Day program. We held our
first `Ohana Reading night and invited our families in for a
book reading, craft activity, and pizza dinner. The school
conducted beach clean up sessions at neighboring Lahilahi beach.
The school also began its cultural thematic units of uka and
kai. We met AYP and passed NCLB.
2004-2005
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In the 2004-2005 school year, Ka Waihona relocated to the former
Nänäikapono DOE school site in Nänäkuli. Teachers assisted in
renovating the old Nänäikapono school campus during the summer.
School opened with 218 students registered. We had three
kindergarten classes, two first grade through third grade
classes, and one fourth and fifth grade class. The school held
hö`ike programs in December and May. `Ohana Reading Night
continues monthly. We met AYP and passed NCLB for the second
year in a row.
2005-2006
Registered in 2005-2006 were 304 students. There were about 50
employees from administration, faculty, and staff. There were
three kindergartens through first grade classes, two second
through fifth grade classes, and one sixth grade class.
Although we did not meet AYP, we remained in good standing
pending our 0607 status. The school held its bi-annual hö`ike
in December with the theme of lökahi. In May, we honored the
children in a hö`ike entitled, “Kaulana Nä Pua”. We expanded
our cultural thematic units to include Mo`okü`auhau (genealogy),
Makahiki, Uka and Kai. We held our first Lä Pä`ani in spring to
close the Makahiki season. `Ohana Reading Night features guest
readers and attracts an average of 250+ family participants in
conjunction with our bi-annual Scholastic book fairs. Four
students were accepted into Kamehameha Schools from grades K, 4
and 7. A group of our faculty travelled to Ao Tea Roa (New
Zealand) to attend the World Indigenous Peoples Convention.
2006-2007
In the 2006-2007 school year, 393 students were enrolled. We
employed over 60 employees. We passed and met AYP and NCLB for
three out of four years and celebrated with a Keiki Fair. We
added a third second grade class and a second sixth grade class.
In December we honored nä ali`i at our hö`ike, “E `Öpü Ali`i”.
Our second Lä Pä`ani Hawai`i was held in spring that consisted
of various cultural workshops and inter grade level interaction.
In June we presented, “E Alu Like Mai Käkou E Nä `Öiwi o
Hawai`i” in June 2007. `Ohana Reading Night and Book Fairs
continue to draw school families and promote literacy in and out
of school. Nine of our students were accepted into Kamehameha
Schools from grades K, 4 and 7. Two groups of our faculty
travelled to Kaho`olawe to work with the Kaho`olawe Island
Reserve Conservation. Through this experience, teachers brought
back lessons of conservation to their students and a deeper
sense and appreciation for Hawaiian culture and history.
2007-2008
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Ka Waihona enrolled 496 students in the 2007-2008 school year.
We employed over 90 employees. There were three kindergarten
through third grade classes and two fourth through eighth grade
classes. We took our first huaka`i to Mauna `Ala, the Royal
Mausoleum, at the end of the first quarter to honor nä ali`i and
provide an opportunity for our students to reflect upon the
leader they want to be. In December we held our first school
wide Lä Pä`ani Makahiki games. Formally Lä Pä`ani Hawai`i, Ma
Ka Hana Ka `Ike, boasted our largest cultural workshop day in
the spring. `Ohana Reading Night continues and is coordinated
quarterly by various grade levels. Scholastic book fairs
attract families in the fall and spring. Our first Kükulu
Kumuhana was held at neighboring Nänäkuli Beach Park, as a selfreflective process for our admin, faculty, staff and students to
end the school year and prepare for the next. For passing and
meeting AYP and NCLB in the previous school year, our students
were treated to a day of fun and games at Keiki Fair. Fourteen
students from grades K-8 transferred to private schools that
included Sacred Hearts, Saint Louis, Punahou, `Iolani and
Kamehameha. The first graduating class of Ka Waihona completed
their journey with twenty eight eighth graders. The school
continued collaboration with KIRC and sent a third group of
faculty to Kaho`olawe. Ka Waihona was separated as an
Elementary and Middle School respectively.
School Logo, Mascot and Colors
School Logo and Mascot
Our school logo and mascot go hand in hand. Ka Waihona is home
to Nä `Elele, the messengers. Our logo depicts a pü blower who
signals a call to all people. The lei kukui is a symbol of
enlightenment. The points of the triangle are representative of
students, parents and teachers working in lökahi. It is our
hope that our students will be messengers who share and apply
all they learn, to up lift and build the community of which they
call home and beyond.
School Colors
In the 2007-2008 school year, our school colors evolved to
include brown, red and gold. Brown represents the `äina or
land. Red represents aloha for the native culture of Hawai`i.
Gold represents the sun and enlightenment.
Procedures
Grades K-6 School Schedule
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School Day, Monday-Thursday
Time
Description of
Activity
7:15 Cafeteria doors
open
7:30- Breakfast
8:15
8:30 School begins
8:308:45
8:459:25
9:2510:05
10:0510:20
10:2011:00
11:0011:45
11:1512:00
12:0012:50
12:501:40
1:402:30
2:302:40
2:40
Note
All early arriving students should
report to the cafeteria.
All students should report to
class promptly by 8:30am. Students
arriving after 8:30am should
report directly to the office.
Protocol
Period 1
Period 2
Recess
Period 3
K-2 Lunch /Recess
3-5 Lunch/Recess
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Closing
Prepare homework, clean up
School concludes
Students are dismissed.
School Day, Friday
Time
Description of
Activity
7:15 Cafeteria doors
open
7:30- Breakfast
8:15
8:30 School begins
Note
All early arriving students should
report to the cafeteria.
All students should report to class
promptly by 8:30am. Students
arriving after 8:30am should report
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directly to the office.
8:308:45
8:459:25
9:2510:05
10:0510:20
10:2011:00
11:0011:45
11:1512:00
12:0012:30
12:30
Protocol
Period 1
Period 2
Recess
Period 3
K-2 Lunch /
Recess
3-6 Lunch /
Recess
Home Prep
School concludes
Students are dismissed.
Grades 7-8 School Schedule
School Day, Monday – Thursday
Time
7:15
7:308:15
8:30
8:308:45
8:459:48
9:489:51
9:5110:41
10:4110:44
10:4411:34
11:3412:04
Description of
Activity
Cafeteria doors
open
Breakfast
School Begins
Note
All early arriving students should
report to the cafeteria
All students should report to class
promptly by 8:30am. Students
arriving after 8:30am should report
directly to the office.
Protocol
Period 1
Passing time
Period 2
Passing time
Period 3
Lunch /Recess
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12:0412:54
12:5412:57
12:571:47
1:471:50
1:502:40
2:40
Period 4
Passing time
Period 5
Passing time
Period 6
School concludes
Students are dismissed.
School Day, Friday
Time
7:15
7:308:15
8:30
8:308:45
8:459:48
9:489:51
9:5110:41
10:4110:44
10:4411:34
11:3412:04
12:0412:30
12:30
Description of
Activity
Cafeteria doors
open
Breakfast
School begins
Note
All early arriving students should
report to the cafeteria.
All students should report to class
promptly by 8:30am. Students
arriving after 8:30am should report
directly to the office.
Protocol
Period 1
Passing time
Period 2
Passing time
Period 3
Lunch /Recess
Home Prep
School concludes
Students are dismissed.
Early Pick Up
If you plan to pick your child up before the closing of the day,
please follow these procedures:
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Notify your teacher ahead of time by providing the name of
the person who will pick up your child along with the
approximate time of dismissal
Go to or call the office to obtain clearance
Your child will meet you in the school office
Authorization List
Children will only be released to authorized persons as
indicated on the emergency contact card as indicated by the
child’s parents. Please update your child’s emergency contact
card as necessary. Court documentation of restrictions should
be submitted to the school office if this applies.
Emergency Contact
Parents must provide emergency contact phone numbers of adults
who can be reached during the school day. Emergency contact
persons must have access to transportation in order to pick up
your child when the school calls.
Safety Concerns of the Parking Lot
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Double parking is prohibited
Parking in the drop off lane is prohibited
Refrain from leaving young children unattended in your car
Escort your children while walking through the parking lot
Turn your ignition off when in a parking stall
Change of Address and Other Information
Please notify the teacher and office immediately if there are
any changes in:
 Address
 Telephone numbers (home, business, cellular)
 Emergency contact persons
 Doctor
 Health conditions
 Who is authorized to pick up your child
 Guardianship or custody
Absence
If your child will be absent, please do the following:
 Call the office by 8:00 am to report an absence.
 If your child is absent, please provide a doctor’s note or
appropriate explanation to explain the absence to the
office and teacher.
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The teacher will contact parents at 3 unexcused absences in
a quarter.
In the event of 6 or more unexcused absences in a quarter,
you will be expected to conference with school
administration to discuss an appropriate plan of action.
Tardiness and Late Pick Up
Excessive tardiness disrupts your child’s education. Teacher
will speak with student and parent for each unexcused tardy per
quarter. For every 6 unexcused tardies in a quarter, you will
be expected to conference with school administration to discuss
an appropriate plan of action. Important transition times are
missed when your child is tardy. Late pick up can be
emotionally unsettling for your child. Being the last child to
go home is never a good feeling. Please be prompt at the
beginning of the school day as well as at the end of the school
day.
Administrative Steps for Unacceptable
Attendance Procedures
If you fail to follow the attendance procedures as stated in our
parent handbook, a parent-administrative meeting will be held.
If unacceptable procedures continue, we are required to call
Child Protective Services.
Nä Mea Waiwai: School Core Values
School core values or Nä Mea Waiwai are values that build
foundation for behavioral expectations. Students are expected
to apply these values in the choices and decisions they make as
a student at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao. Nä Mea Waiwai is posted
in each classroom of our school. Our Nä Mea Waiwai are based on
Hawaiian values of:
 Hö`ihi: Be respectful
 Kuleana: Be responsible
 Mälama: Be safe
 Ha`aha`a: Be humble
 Lökahi: Be united
 Ho`omau: Persevere
Behavioral Expectations
Students will demonstrate behavioral expectations that include:
 Using non-offensive language
 Respecting the rights of others
 Being kind and courteous by showing aloha
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Appropriately using materials and equipment
Participating in all school activities
Self regulating safe behavior
Disciplinary Action…If Your Child
Misbehaves
When problems arise, teachers will follow the following
consistent steps to maintain safety of all students and to
correct the problem.
 Talk to all students involved to determine:
 What is the problem
 Check for enforcement of the rules
 What the child is feeling
 Why the behavior occurred
 Discuss appropriate and alternative behaviors
 Remind the child what will happen next time behavior is not
corrected
 Discuss consequences
 Follow through with discussed consequences
If your child continues to misbehave the school may use the
following discretion:
 The child’s school schedule may be altered.
 A parent conference may be scheduled.
 The child may be sent to the office.
 The child’s parent may be called.
 The child may be picked up immediately.
 In the extreme case, the child may be suspended and or
expelled from school.
Excursions
Excursions will be planned throughout the school year to allow
for learning experiences that cannot be captured at school.
School excursions are deeply connected to the school’s purpose,
vision, mission and goals. It is essential for students to
participate in all excursions throughout the year to fulfill the
purpose, vision, mission and goals of our school.
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Students must arrive at school on time for excursions. Parents
will be required to sign a consent form for each excursion.
Medical insurance coverage is required for field trip
participation.
If you volunteer as a fieldtrip chaperone, your interaction and
attention to the students who you are assigned is essential.
Visitors and siblings will not be allowed on all fieldtrips.
See your classroom teacher for details as fieldtrips are
scheduled.
Attire will be specific to each fieldtrip. General rules
include covered shoes, shorts or long pants and school uniform
t-shirt. Application of sunscreen is also necessary for outdoor
excursions.
What to Bring on the First Day of School
Please refer to your classroom supply list.
labeled with your child’s name.
All items should be
School Attire
Students are required to wear the school uniform t-shirt along
with shorts, pants or skirts from Monday –Thursday. If the
length of school shirt is past the finger tips when arms are
placed at the side of the body, the shirt should be tucked in.
Clothing should be clean and neat. Friday is a scheduled free
dress day.
Other school attire expectations:
 Clothing should not display offensive pictures or words and
should not be written on with markers.
 Any clothing that is overly large or small, strapless,
spaghetti straps, or exposes the midriff or bare back is
inappropriate.
 Shorts or skirts should be longer than fingertips when arms
are placed at side.
 Footwear is required. Shoes higher than 1 inch or shoes
with wheels are not allowed. Should your child wear shoes
that require lacing, he or she is required to tie his or
her own shoes.
 Make up is inappropriate for all elementary K-5 students.
 Overly large and dangling earrings are unsafe and not
appropriate for all students.
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Should your child be inappropriately dressed, he or she will be
sent to the office to wait for appropriate clothing to be
dropped off. If this is not possible, your child will be issued
a school uniform and the parent will be responsible for
reimbursing the school for the cost of the uniform.
Items to be Left Home
For the safety and welfare of all, the following items should be
left at home:
 Money or valuable personal items
 Toys
 Gum or candy
 Medication
 Cosmetics
 Expensive jewelry
 Hats (unless required for school event)
 Electronic devices (game systems, cell phones, Ipods, MP3
players, etc.)
Curriculum
Educational Framework
The educational framework of Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao is based on
providing children with a fundamentally sound cultural, social
and academic foundation.
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Emotional needs and competencies
Natural contexts
Community building and mutual responsibility
Global awareness
Inquiry, problem solving and other higher order thinking
Multiple ways of learning and expressing knowledge,
including Hawaiian teaching and learning methods
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Meaningful interdisciplinary curriculum
Use of tools
Meaningful Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Our educational framework may be characterized as a flower in
full bloom, and part of a larger living system, turning its face
to the source of light, looking to the future. Each petal of
our flower includes a meaningful interdisciplinary curriculum to
include:
 Social Studies
 Science
 Language Arts
 Expressive Arts
 Life Skills
 Vocational Arts
 Mathematics
 Environmental Programs
 Music
Each of these curricula will be deeply supported and rooted by
the following:
 `Ohana
 Community
 Natural Environment
 Culture
 Ancestors
 Natural History
Hawai`i Content and Performance
Standards
The four Hawai`i General Learner Outcomes that guided the
Hawai`i Content and Performance Standards are addressed in Ka
Waihona o ka Na`auao goals:
Hawai`i General Learner Outcomes 1:
 The ability to be responsible for one’s own learning.
 Meets Ka Waihona Goals 1, 3, 4, 5
Hawai`i General Learner Outcomes 2:
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The understanding that it is essential for human beings to
work together.
Meets Ka Waihona Goals 2
Hawai`i General Learner Outcomes 3:
 The ability to be involved in complex thinking and problem
solving.
 Meets Ka Waihona Goals 3, 4, 5
Hawai`i General Learner Outcomes 4:
 The ability to recognize and produce quality performance
and products.
 Meets Ka Waihona Goals 3, 5
Additionally HCPS are in concert with Ka Waihona goals
encouraging:
 Hands on experiential learning
 Making connections between concepts and behavioral
performance
 Application of knowledge in real world contexts
 Respect for diversity in learning styles and world views
 Interdisciplinary connections of content
 Sensitivity and appreciation of world cultures and
languages
 An intention for all students to succeed
Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao Educational Programs that do not appear
to be covered by the Hawai`i GLO and HCPS include:
 Broad self-sufficiency
 Exploration of one’s origins and personal direction
 The utilization of Hawaiian and other environmentally based
cultures to build relationships and community based on
consensus building
 The application of the entire curriculum to the natural
environment and life
 The development of home culture to assist in relation to
global society
 Working with nature as partner and care taker
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Instructional Approach and
Strategies
Instructional approach and strategies will include the
following:
 Love
 Use of all senses
 Cooperation
 Teach to students ways of learning
 Everyone has knowledge and talent
 Learning by doing
 Responsibility
 Time to think
 Be interested
 Assessment as learning opportunities
School Calendar
The school year for Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao will follow the
Nänäkuli Complex modified year round elementary schools’
schedule. Our school will be divided into four quarters that
are approximately 9-10 weeks long. Our schedule will include
intercession breaks at the end of each quarter. This schedule
will allow for unit development and closure. The school
calendar is posted on our school website, in your child’s
student planner and in the parent handbook.
Assessment
Assessment will include the following components:
 Student Portfolio
 Authentic Performances and Products
 Student Individual Learning Plan
 Criterion-Referenced Testing
 Hawai`i State Testing Program
 Quarterly Reports of Student Accomplishment
Parent Conferences
Parent conferences are required and mandatory for parents to
attend, at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters. Conferences will
be scheduled with your child’s individual classroom teacher.
See family involvement for more details.
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Family Involvement
Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao is a charter school that relies on
family involvement. Without family involvement, we are unable
to sustain the quality education as stated in our school goals,
mission, vision and purpose. Volunteerism and participation
both are essential to meet the expectations of a quality
education at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao. If you are volunteering
or visiting during non-school wide events, you will be required
to sign in and be cleared at the office upon arrival at school.
Volunteerism
Volunteerism includes actual time dedicated to preparing for
school events or activities. Examples of such events and
activities include parent/child activities, hö`ike, awards
assemblies, or graduation. We are aware that many parents are
working parents. Our school can provide volunteer activities to
be completed at home. See your classroom teacher if you are
interested in these volunteer activities. In addition, Ka
Waihona’s PTSA is an avenue for volunteerism. Contact the
school office for more information about the PTSA.
Participation
Family participation is absolutely essential at Ka Waihona o ka
Na`auao. We rely on family participation during special school
events or activities. When you participate in school events,
your child will feel important and worthy. Families at Ka
Waihona accept involvement as a priority and responsibility for
the education of your child.
Workshops
Periodically throughout the year, parent workshops may be
scheduled. These workshops are intended to involve parents
directly to their child’s educational experience and
development.
If you are unable to attend, a representative from your family
is encouraged to participate.
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Conferences
Parents are expected to attend all conferences scheduled
throughout the year. It is critical for parents and teachers to
communicate throughout the quarter and at parent conferences.
The parent, teacher or administration may plan additional
conferences. Attendance is mandatory.
Parent Concerns
Should a parent concern arise, always see your classroom teacher
first. If further discussion is necessary, administration will
be notified. If parental concerns remain unaddressed to the
satisfaction of the parent after contacting admin, parents may
seek further assistance through the PTSA. The PTSA will address
all reports from parents to Ka Waihona’s Local School Board, the
governing body of the school. We aim to address all concerns
through this protocol.
Health Services
Health requirements for enrollment at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao:
 TB clearance
 An annual physical exam by a medical doctor
 Updated immunizations
First Aid and Emergency Care
If a child is injured and requires medical attention, parents
will be called. If necessary, an ambulance will be called. The
Department of Human Services requires that we inform you in the
case of serious emergency, your child will be transported to the
nearest medical health center (Wai`anae Comprehensive Health
Center), and if time permits, to your designated medical
facility.
Medication
The staff at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao is not permitted to give
medication to students. If a child needs medication during the
school day, the parent or authorized adult must administer the
medication. If a child needs to take medication due to a
disability, each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
Children will not be allowed to medicate themselves. If at any
time during the school year your child is on medication that may
affect school behavior, please notify your child’s teacher and
office.
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Doctor/Dentist Appointments
Please schedule dental or doctor appointments after school or on
weekends to avoid having your child miss school.
Procedure for Head Lice, Sick and Injured
Children
If your child has a fever or symptoms of illness, you will be
contacted. Parents are required to pick their child up for
further treatment. If your child has head lice, you will be
contacted, and your child will wait to be picked up in the
health room. If your child has an abrasion, staff will apply
first aid by cleaning the wound with water and applying a bandaid or dressing. Ice may be used if swelling occurs. If a
child is seriously injured, the child will remain in the
position where he or she is injured. Staff will call for an
ambulance and make immediate arrangements to contact parents or
emergency contact persons.
Food Services
Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao will make breakfast and lunch available
to all students regardless of household’s ability to pay. We
offer free and reduced priced meals to all eligible students.
Breakfast
Parents may provide a nutritious home breakfast for their child
or buy breakfast through the schools breakfast program.
Breakfast will be served between 7:30-8:15am, no exceptions.
Snack
Students are allowed to bring home snack for morning and
afternoon recess consumption only. Snack should not be eaten
during class.
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Lunch
Parents may buy lunch through the school lunch program. Parents
may also provide a balanced and nutritious home lunch for their
child. Home lunch should be made ready to eat. The cafeteria
is not equipped with a microwave for student use.
Home lunch
should also include a drink, napkin and utensils.
Food for Special Occasions
When classroom or school events are planned and food is served,
parents who are bringing food should consult with the classroom
teacher in advance. All foods available on school campus will
promote student health and nutrient-rich meals. Please report
to the school office when dropping off all food items. Your
cooperation is appreciated to ensure the health and safety of
our students.
Bus Services
Free bus service is a privilege at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao. One
pick up and drop off destination is allowed without exceptions.
The bus pick up and drop off points include Mä`ili Park,
Wai`anae Mall and Mäkaha Market Place. Bus transportation is
provided by Ground Transport Inc. Bus Transportation Release of
Liability/Parent Permission form and Bus Rules and Contract form
must be submitted to the school office to utilize this service.
See the Bus Transportation Release of Liability form for a
schedule of bus departure times.
Our bus service makes every
attempt to depart on time. We appreciate your understanding and
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patience through out the school year should departure or arrival
time be affected.
If bus rules are broken, the bus company will submit a bus
incident report to the school and the following consequences
will apply:
1st offense: Sent to counselor and parent notification
2nd offense: Parent meeting and 2 day bus suspension
3rd offense: 2 week bus suspension
4th offense: Removal of bus privilege
Students will need to present a bus pass issued by the school
office each afternoon. We expect all K-8 Ka Waihona students to
be responsible with his or her bus pass to ride the bus.
Should your child NOT have his or her bus pass, the following
consequences apply each quarter:
1st offense: student will write a note to self in class during
recess and parent notice will be sent home for signature and
returned to school the next day
2nd offense: student will write a note to parent in class during
recess and parent notice will be sent home for signature and
returned to school the next day
3rd offense and up: student will see VP at recess for detention
and parent notice will be sent home for signature and returned
to school the next day
Should your child require a NEW bus pass, the following applies
for the entire school year:
1st bus pass issued to student is FREE.
2nd bus pass issued to student is $5.
3rd bus pass issued to student is $10.
4th bus pass issued to students is $15 and will continue to go up
in increments of $5 for each bus pass issued thereafter.
*If your child does not have a bus pass for 2 days in a row, he
or she should obtain a temporary pass from the school office
during recess in order to ride the bus home.
*If your child does not have a bus pass for 3 days in a row, bus
monitors will direct your child to the school office to call a
parent to be picked up from school.
Emergency Response Plan
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Major Emergencies
The goals of the plan are to:
 Ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and
visitors
 Minimize disruption of academic programs and business
operations
 Minimize property losses
 Assist the community in time of emergency
The plan is activated any time a CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING is
issued. In such case, parents can obtain information about
school or their child through the radio (KSSK 92.3), local
television (KHON 2 FOX news) or telephone calls. The Principal
will decide upon school closures in the event of major
emergencies. Although a school may remain open in your
neighborhood, note that Ka Waihona services students in multiple
neighborhoods and districts that may be affected by major
emergencies.
Evacuation
If students must be evacuated, a school staff will ensure that
students are moved to a safe location. You may be notified by
phone, radio (KSSK 92.3) or local television (KHON 2 FOX news)
and should pick up your child as soon as possible when
conditions allow. If we are unable to locate you, we will keep
your child until we can reach the person you authorized as an
emergency contact. If we have evacuated the site, we will post
signs of our location.
Emergency Drills
We will participate in quarterly school drills and are inspected
by the Fire Department in compliance with the State of Hawaii.
All adults on campus during a drill are required to participate
in the drill.
Severe Weather Procedures
In the event of severe weather conditions, all students and
staff will go to the nearest safe location and wait until the
all clear signal is given. When and if a disaster or emergency
occurs, your assistance in ensuring that you and your child
understand the need for purposeful behavior and cooperation
under such circumstances is required. The school Principal will
direct all emergency actions that need to be taken.
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Fire
The signal for a fire drill or actual fire will be used during
drills. Fire drills take place the first Wednesday of each
month. In the event of a fire, staff and students will leave in
an orderly fashion, under teacher supervision to walk quickly to
a designated area outside the building.
Tsunami Warning
If a warning is issued while we are in school, we will remain
with the children, until you can safely pick your child up. It
is recommended that you remain in a safe area until the “all
clear” is announced. You will avoid contributing to unnecessary
traffic on roads and streets. If a warning is issued before our
day normally begins, classes will be cancelled and the school
will be closed. We will not close until all children have been
picked up by the parents or emergency contacts.
Hurricane or Tropical Storms
Hurricane or tropical storm WATCHES are issued by the National
Weather Service 36 hours prior to the arrival of storm effects.
Hurricane or tropical storm WARNINGS are issued 24 hours in
advance of reaching Hawai`i. When a WATCH is issued, we will
monitor the storm and make decisions to close before a WARNING
is issued.
Earthquake
Should an earthquake of significant magnitude occur on our
island, our school could be damaged. We can also anticipate
disruption to our road networks. If your child is in school,
you may not get to them even though you live close by. In
preparation for an earthquake, we will practice monthly drills.
If indoors, we will stay indoors and take cover under desks,
tables, supported doorways, etc. If outdoors, we will stay
outdoors and move toward our designated safe area away from
electrical lines, tall trees and buildings. After an
earthquake, when the tremors have stopped, we will first treat
and care for anyone who is injured and then assess the
structural integrity of the school. If buildings are sound, we
will remain in place. If the school is damaged, we will gather
ourselves and attempt to move to our designated evacuation site.
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Flooding
In the event of flooding, we are advised to evacuate and
immediately move the children to higher ground.
Governance
Local School Board (LSB)
The local school board that abides by Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao’s
Detailed Implementation Plan and By-Laws govern our school.
Each public charter school in the state of Hawai`i is governed
by the individual schools’ local school board. The authorizer
for all public charter schools in the state of Hawai`i is the
Charter School Review Panel.
Our board is selected by the various segments of our school that
include community, parents, students and school staff members.
All LSB members serve on a voluntary basis and represent the
multiple persons who support and guide our children to be
successful students at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao. Each LSB member
upholds Nä Mea Waiwai, school core values, in all school
business decision making and contributions. Through this
process the local school board will set policies that provide
for successful educational experiences and opportunities for the
students at Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao.
Meeting minutes and quarterly meeting schedules are posted on
the schools’ website. The LSB additionally print out quarterly
newsletters that include committee reports presented at each LSB
meeting. The LSB newsletter is sent to each student/parent,
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faculty, staff and other school community members.
view LSB meeting minutes at the school office.
You may also
As a public charter school, the Local School Board acknowledges
grievances and accolades regarding school incidences, events, or
concerns.
See “Parent Concerns” for a detailed description on
addressing any grievance, accolade or concern.
Administration, Faculty, and Staff
Administration
Mr. Alvin Parker, Principal
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, History, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education, Gonzaga University
Certified in Special Education, Gonzaga University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Misipati Karapani Jr., Vice-Principal, Middle School
High School Diploma, Wai`anae High School
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education, Gonzaga University
Certified in Special Education, Gonzaga University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. R. Moana Medeiros, Vice-Principal, Elementary School
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of Hawai`i-Hilo
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Master of Arts, Education with a specialization in Elementary
Teaching, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Renette Parker, School Administrative Services Assistant
(SASA)
Mr. Aaron Alejado, Technical Consultant
Mrs. Magnolia Cid, Health Aide/Clerk
Mr. Michael Drane, Technical Coordinator
Miss. Chante Galton, Clerk
Miss. Tina Martinez, Clerk
Mrs. Tanyelle Nahulu, Accounting Clerk
Miss. Nakita Nieves, Clerk
Mr. Kahale Terry, Data Support Technician
Faculty
Mr. Micah AhSui, 4th Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Whitworth College
Master of Arts, Education and teacher certification candidate,
Chaminade University
Mrs. K. Keolani Alejado, Title I Teacher, Ho`opa`a Tutorial and
Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Miss. D, Makana Ching, 4th Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Education and Hawaiian Studies, University of
Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Michael Drane, 7th-8th Grade Media Teacher
High School Diploma, Wai`anae High School
Associate of Arts, Leeward Community College
Bachelor of Arts, Education candidate, Chaminade University
Miss. Candace Duncan-Lenchanko, 7th-8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
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Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with minor in Education, Loyola
Marymount University
Master of Arts, Education and teacher certification candidate,
Chaminade University
Ms. Rennie Durand, 1st Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Laguna Beach High School, California
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration, University of
Southern California
Certified in Teaching, Major in Coursework, minor in Teaching,
National University at San Diego
Mr. Walter Grilho, Special Education Teacher
High School Diploma, Wai`anae High School
Bachelor of Arts, Human Services, Hawai`i Pacific University
Certified in Special Education and Education, Chaminade
University
Miss. Jerusha Hew Len, Kindergarten Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Santa Clara University
Master of Arts, Elementary Education specializing in Elementary
Education, University of
Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Ms. Merri Hofherr, 2nd Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Jackson High School, California
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education with minor in Special
Education, Chaminade
University
Mrs. Larrilynn Holu-Tamashiro, 5th Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Waianae High School
Bachelor of Education, Education, University of Hawaii-Mänoa
Minor in Psychology, University of Hawaii West Oahu
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Nicole Hope, 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Moanalua High School
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Linfield College
Master of Arts, Education, Chaminade University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Analu Josephides, Librarian
Bachelor of Arts, Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
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Master of Arts, Library and Information Science, University of
Hawai`i-Manoa
Mrs. Carla Kahiapo, Kindergarten Teacher
High School Diploma, St. Francis High School
Associate of Arts, Certified Occupational Therapist, Kapi`olani
Community College
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education/Special Education,
Chaminade University
Master of Arts, Education, Chaminade University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Kekoa Kaluhiokalani, 6th-8th Grade Counselor/ Student Services
Coordinator
High School Diploma, Wai`anae High School
Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology, Lewis Clark State College
Master of Arts, Education, Gonzaga University
Certified in Special Education, Gonzaga University
Mrs. Traci Kanoa, Kindergarten Teacher
High School Diploma, St. Andrew’s Priory
Bachelor of Arts, Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education with a specialization in Elementary
Teaching, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Miss. Rochelle Kekoa, Physical Education Teacher
High School Diploma, Wai`anae High School
Bachelor of Science, EXCP Child LR, Oregan State University
Mr. Daniel Kitashima, Mathematics Resource Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Science, Math Education, Brigham Young UniversityHawai`i
State of Hawai`i Teaching License
Miss. Kathy Leong, K-5th Grade Counselor
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Education, Teaching, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Chaminade University
Certification in Special Education, RISE
State of Hawai`i Teaching License
State of Hawai`i Counseling License
Miss. Zandra Lindsey, 7th -8th Grade English Teacher
High School Diploma, Maui High School
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Bachelor of Education with a minor in Hawaiian Studies,
University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Education with a specialization in Language Arts,
University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Charmaine Lyons, 5th Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Education, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Karla Marrotte, 2nd Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Mililani High School
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education with a specialization in Elementary
Teaching, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Keli`i Marrotte, 1st Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education with a specialization in Elementary
Teaching, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Ms. Nichole Matanane, Accelerated Learning Program Teacher
High School Diploma, James Campbell High School
Bachelor of Science, Education, Chaminade University
Master of Arts, Education candidate, Chaminade University
Certified in Special Education
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Miss. Jodie Miyagi, 1st Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, University Lab School
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education with minor in Japanese,
Linfield College
Masters of Arts, Education candidate, University of Hawai`i
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Miss. S. Mailelauli`i Naki, Music Teacher
High School Diploma, Aiea High School
Bachelor of Arts, Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Professional Diploma, Elementary Education, University of
Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Richard Naho`opi`i, 6th Grade Teacher
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High School Diploma, Wai`anae High School
Bachelor of Education, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Abraham Nahulu, Special Education Teacher
High School Diploma, Nänäkuli High School
Bachelor of Education, Elementary Education/Special Education,
University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. J. Ku`ulei Peterson, 4th Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Education, Chaminade University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Miss. Leah Peterson, 2nd Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Education and Special Education, Gonzaga
University
Master of Arts, Education with a specialization in Elementary
Education and Literacy,
Chaminade University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Michael Sarmiento, Curriculum Developer
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Child Development/Education, Whittier College
Master of Education, Whittier College
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Jennifer Silva, 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Mililani High School
Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology with minor in Audiology,
University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Bachelor of Education, Elementary Education, University of
Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Charles Soon, Physical Education Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, University of La Verne
College
Certified in Physical Education, University of La Verne College
Master of Arts, Education candidate, University of Phoenix
Mr. Michael Takeda, 6th Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, J.W. North High School
Bachelor of Science, Education, Chaminade University
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Certified in Special Education
Master of Arts, Education, Chaminade University
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Beth Uale, Music Teacher
Bachelor of Arts, General Music with vocal emphasis, Brigham
Young University-Hawai`i
Master of Arts, Music Education, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Professional Diploma, Music Education, University of Hawai`iMänoa
Ph. Ed candidate, University of Southern California
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Ms. Frances Villareal, 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Diploma, Kaimuki High School
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
Master of Arts, Education with a specialization in Elementary
Teaching, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. J. Ikaika Vinta, Art Teacher
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Hawai`i-West O`ahu
Master of Arts, Education candidate, Chaminade University
Miss. A. Kahala Wery, 7th-8th Grade Hawaiian Language Teacher
High School Diploma, Hilo High School
Bachelor of Arts, Education with an emphasis in Hawaiian Studies
and Hawaiian Language,
University of Hawai`i-Mänoa
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mrs. Puanani White, 7th -8th Grade Science Teacher
High School Diploma, Indian River High School, Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Special Education, Norfolk State University
Master of Arts, Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
State of Hawai`i Teacher License
Mr. Paul White, 7th -8th Grade History Teacher
High School Diploma, Kalani High School
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration,
Pacific Lutheran University
Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Studies, University
of Phoenix
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Staff
Cultural Practitioners
Mrs. Jeana Kaio, Assistant Kumu Hula
High School Diploma, James Campbell High School
`Uniki as `Ölapa and Kumu, Hälau Möhala `Ilima, Kumu Hula
Mäpuana de Silva
Mr. Attwood Makanani, Cultural Historian
High School Diploma, Kamehameha Schools
Höküle`a Crew Member, Polynesian Voyaging Society
Mo`olono, Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana
Mrs. C. Kamana`o Mano`i-Hyde, Kumu Hula
High School Diploma, Kalani High School
`Uniki as `Ölapa, Hälau Möhala `Ilima, Kumu Hula Mäpuana de
Silva
`Uniki as Kumu, Hälau Möhala `Ilima, Kumu Hula Mäpuana de Silva
Hälau Mäpuna Leo, Kumu Hula
Educational Assistant
Mr. Neal Ane, P.E.
Mrs. Randel Bollig, Third Grade
Mrs. Jody Frederick, Kindergarten
Mrs. Jeanelle Gante, Fourth Grade
Mrs. Shirley Ihori, Kindergarten
Ms. Zynaida Jovero, Second Grade
Ms. LouAnn Ka`aloa, Fourth Grade
Miss. Pualani Kahaleoumi, Seventh & Eighth Grade
Miss. L. Pakalana Kaleikini, Seventh & Eighth Grade
Miss. Shaunte Kama, Title I
Mrs. A. Momi Kawelo, Title I
Mr. S. Joe Mailo, Seventh & Eighth Grade
Mrs. Deirdre Makanani, Third Grade
Miss. Sivanna Nansen, Second Grade
Mrs. Chablis Paris, Title I
Mrs. J. Keola Peterson, Sixth Grade
Mrs. Corena Quijano, First Grade
Mr. Chad Raymondo, Accelerate Learning Program
Miss. Jacelyn Reyes, Third Grade
Mrs. Mary Rhoads, Fifth Grade
Miss. Talatufi Sailiai, Fourth Grade
Mrs. Shantel Soo, Second Grade
Mrs. Renee Spencer, Kindergarten
Mrs. Puahaulani Takushi, Sixth Grade
Mrs. Hazel Twelker, First Grade
Mrs. Decey Wisner, Fifth Grade
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Facility
Mr. Peter Bertulfo, Safety Resource Officer
Mr. Wyatt Freitas, Security
Mr. John Willis, Security & Maintenance Manager
Custodial
Ms. Chongrak Grilho
Mrs. Joanne Isomura
Mr. Norman Isomura
Mr. Robert Maldonado
Mr. Frances Nansen
Ms. Amy Omalza
Mr. Lin Rosa
Mr. Nicholas Rosa
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School Address, Phone Number, Fax,
Website
School Address
89-195 Farrington Highway Wai`anae, Hawai`i 96792
Phone Number
(808) 620-9030
Fax
(808) 620-9036
Website
www.kawaihonapcs.org
SY 0809
Parent Acknowledgment – Parent Copy
I have received the Parent Handbook of Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao.
I have read and discussed this handbook with my child and
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family.
I am aligned with the school’s purpose, vision,
mission, goals, curriculum, programs and Nä Mea Waiwai (school
core values).
I also understand my expectations as a parent of
a child who will attend Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao.
I will
perpetuate and practice the school’s purpose, vision, mission,
goals and Nä Mea Waiwai to support my child as a student of Ka
Waihona o ka Na`auao.
Child’s Name
Parent / Legal Guardian
Parent / Legal Guardian
Date
(Parent copy, please keep)
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SY 0809
Parent Acknowledgment – Office Copy
I have received the Parent Handbook of Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao.
I have read and discussed this handbook with my child and
family.
I am aligned with the school’s purpose, vision,
mission, goals, curriculum, programs and Nä Mea Waiwai (school
core values).
I also understand my expectations as a parent of
a child who will attend Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao.
I will
perpetuate and practice the school’s purpose, vision, mission,
goals and Nä Mea Waiwai to support my child as a student of Ka
Waihona o ka Na`auao.
Child’s Name
Parent / Legal Guardian
Parent / Legal Guardian
Date
(Office copy, please return)
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