We look forward to having more of our haumāna on-campus, regularly for the 4th quarter.
High School for the 4th Quarter
Mar. 8, 2021
Contributed by Shaundor Chillingworth
Aloha Kākou e Nā ‘Ohana me Nā Haumāna o Ke Kula Kiʻekiʻe -
The journey that the entire world has been on over the past year has had its share of challenges and opportunities. At Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Kula Kiʻekiʻe, we continue to reflect on where we have been and the multiple milestones that have been reached in the various designed models and programs for our haumāna since March 2020 and as we head into the final quarter of this 2020-2021 school year. Last week, a message went out to our ‘ohana of Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi campus regarding the educational program for our campus beginning March 29, 2021 (see the message from Poʻokula Kāhealani Naeʻole-Wong).
I am sending as succinctly yet detailed as possible high school’s plans in transitioning our high school students back to campus by cohorts beginning March 29, 2021 based on what we have learned with safe in-person presence on campus since October, within a learning environment with multiple layers of protocol, and being informed by multiple data points vs. single guideline/data point.
HS EDUCATIONAL MODEL FOR 4TH QUARTER
High school will be moving to the original educational model established for the start of the SY 2020-2021 school year on August 12, 2020.
Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021, our high school students will be invited back to our high school campus.
As we have initiated in August, 2020, given our understanding of space at the high school - high school students will be invited back by ALPHA:
Cohort A: Last Name A-K (On-Campus: Monday & Wednesday*)
Cohort B: Last Name L-Z (On-Campus: Tuesday & Thursday*)
High School will honor the distance learning model selection that students and ‘ohana made in November, to remain working virtually from home. But, because of the way it was set-up for second semester, students and ʻohana can choose to return to the on-campus hybrid program, and are encouraged to do so.
Over the past few months, our kumu have been innovative in their approach to instruction and reaching out to their students. Teachers have worked with students virtually while students are in the classroom on a single lesson. In other instances, our hoakumu have been flexible in how their class period is utilized between students on distance learning, those present in the classroom, and providing one-on-one support as needed.
Students must follow all synchronous, asynchronous, and off-campus learning instructions given by their teachers
Currently, Fridays are still designated to be office hours for our students. Our high school will remain open for all KSH HS students that may need access. However to ensure bus transportation is available for those that need to be on campus – students will need to sign up. Please use this link to sign-up to be on campus on Fridays beginning April 16, 2021 (April 2 is a Holiday. April 7 – 9th graders will be invited on campus for testing while Grade 10-12 will work virtually from home.)
Over the course of the year, we have had a number of students working during the normal school day in off-campus jobs.
Our expectations is that students be present on-campus during scheduled cohort classes for the remaining two months of the school year.
DENSITY
Based on information and data, all classrooms will be set-up with the maximum allowable distancing spacing in that area as recommended; operating at 50% capacity.
SAFETY PROCEDURES CONTINUE!
Again, as we are monitoring the process of students on campus – the safety AND support of your child are our priorities.
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING:
If you are not feeling well – do not leave your home.
If you have a cough, have a fever, or are sneezing – do not leave your home.
If you recently went for a COVID test but you didn’t get the results back – do not leave your home.
Once students arrive on campus, students will adhere to all established COVID-19 safety measures, policies, rules, and recommendations.
Social distancing, wearing a face mask, and continuing hand sanitizing are the primary agents in keeping the trajectory of a safe place.
All students will conduct the safety check-ins referenced below as required at the bus stop (if you are catching the bus) or at school.
Students catching the bus should have their bus pass at all times.
Student drivers will drive to student parking lot where you will be cleared outside of the HS administration building.
Students being dropped off will do so at Paiʻea Stadium Parking Lot (long white tent leading to Lunalilo Hale). You will be cleared with bottom protocols at Lunalilo.
IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 7:55 am – YOU MUST REPORT TO THE HS OFFICE TO BE CLEARED WITH THE WELLNESS CHECK-IN AND HAVE YOUR TEMPERATURE CHECKED. You will be directed to where you should report to.
IF YOU ARE BEING PICKED-UP EARLY FROM SCHOOL – ‘OHANA MUST CALL FRONT OFFICE FOR EARLY RELEASE!
Our Ho’okanaka Educational Centers will continue to serve as the hub of support for respective grade levels:
Grade 9 – Koaiʻa Gym – Kumu Kalimahana, Mr. Grahovac
Grade 10 – Keawe Dining Hall – Kumu Leolani Waipa, Ms. Williams
DO THE STUDENT WELLNESS CHECK-IN EVERY DAY YOU'RE ON-CAMPUS
For all students coming to campus – EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY must fill out the STUDENT WELLNESS CHECK IN before you board the bus, before you get dropped off at school, or before you drive on campus. The link below can be accessed by your child’s computer or phone.
KS Student Wellness Check Hardcopy Form – for those who do not do the online version and arrive at the bus stop or school. A copy will be provided at the temperature scanning stations.
Once you are CLEARED by the STUDENT WELLNESS APP – a GREEN HAPPY FACE will appear in your email. You will show this to the Bus Driver or KS personnel on campus if you are a student driver or being dropped off.
Once you show the GREEN HAPPY FACE – you will have your temperature scanned.
WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR!
Complete STUDENT WELLNESS CHECK-IN each morning PRIOR to arrival at the bus stop or school as indicated above.
Students shall be respectful to all members on campus.
Always have their face masks on. Eyewear is encouraged and will be provided by the school.
Maintain 6 feet distancing indoors and outdoors.
Continue to wash your hands.
Have your student ID with you at all times.
Bring your earbuds in case you need them.
STUDENT TRAVEL
As a reminder, students that are travelling will need submit a notification for travel (especially the post-travel notification) as clearance needs to be obtained before arrival to campus. This is covered in the wellness check question about travel. Clearance from travel is given by our KS Hawaiʻi travel team.
An announcement for student travel that was emailed on February 17, 2021. Please find here linked the message for Student Travel.
SCANNED FOR STUDENT PRESENCE
To ensure accurate attendance – all students will be scanned for attendance. Scanners will be placed at bus ramps and at temperature scanning stations (Paiʻea Stadium Parking Lot and HS Administration building).
Students who arrive late (after 7:45 AM) will check-in at the HS administration office.
Teachers will continue to keep attendance at the start of each class.
Students utilizing the Hoʻokanaka Centers must sign-in and out each time.
HOʻOKANAKA CENTERS
Hoʻokanaka Centers will serve as an educational support center for the respective grade levels. Students will report to Hoʻokanaka Centers when they are not in their classroom for scheduled classes.
Hoʻokanaka Centers will be managed by our KS Kumu Hoʻokanaka and our substitute teachers.
Students utilizing the Hoʻokanaka Centers must sign-in and out each time.
To ensure manageable capacity of our Hoʻokanaka Centers, centers will be reserved for COHORT DAY.
For compelling familial cases, ‘ohana members may request through principal for their child to be on campus in Hoʻokanaka Centers on non-cohort days.
As Fridays are set up for office hours, students will be asked to sign-up to be on campus for Fridays – see above link.
Meals will be picked-up in the Halepeʻa Kai (Grade 11) and Halepeʻa Uka (Grades 9, 10, 12 – in designated areas) before moving to their assigned areas to eat.
Grade 11 – will remain in Halepeʻa Kai for their meals.
Students will report to INDOOR HOʻOKANAKA CENTERS for the following reasons:
No class during a specific period.
For classes, where teacher has been granted accommodations.
Student support.
Students will report to OUTDOOR HOʻOKANAKA CENTERS to consume meals.
With exception of Grade 11 – who will remain in Halepeʻa Kai for meal pick-up and dining.
MODIFIED SCHEDULES & EARLY RELEASE
Students on modified schedules will be granted late arrival to school prior to their scheduled class and early release.
Late arrivals and early release must be communicated to high school front office. Late arrivals will have to do their student wellness check-ins and temperature scan at the main office before proceeding to class.
We will continue to follow all student absence and tardy procedures.
ATHLETICS
Athletics will continue for the remaining of the school year.
Student athletes on their cohort day will report to athletics at the end of the school day.
For students on NON-COHORT DAYS, they are welcomed to participate in athletics but must provide own transportation to ensure safe capacity of campus with cohort students. Students are expected to complete all online courses at home before they proceed to campus. Students should not leave class early. Once on-campus, students will report to the front of Koaiʻa Gym and wait patiently for student wellness check-ins and temperature scanning by athletic personnel before being directed further. Students should not be wandering around campus at any time.
I send my deepest aloha and mahalo out to our haumāna and our ‘ohana for their perseverance as we finish off this 2020-2021 school year.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly, any high school administrator or your child’s counselor.
Aloha a Mahalo!
Naʻu ihola, na Kumu Lehua
SAFETY GUIDELINE REMINDERS FROM STUDENT LEADERS
Our Hoʻokanaka Centers will operate a little differently, pending capacity, but otherwise all of the tips from the beginning of the year are still applicaple now.
