Falcon Facts Trivia Game

What is Kalani High School’s Mascot? Falcon Question 1

How many students are currently enrolled at Kalani? Question 2

What is the name of the Principal? Mr. Mitchell Otani Question 3

What time do we end school? 1:57 Question 4

What is the purpose of “advisory” period? Questions 5

How many counselors do we have? 6 Question 6

How many valedictorian graduated in the class of 2016? 42 Question 7

With the class of 2016, what percentage of students went to college? Question 7

Approximately how much scholarship money was awarded to the class of 2016? Question 9

How many Advanced Placement (AP) classes do we offer? Question 10

Welcome to Kalani High School November 22, 2016

Agenda Bell Schedule Graduation Requirements Registration Honors Recognition / Certificate Requirements Valedictorian Promotion Requirements Registration Freshmen Schedule Math Electives Standardized Tests Clubs and Athletics Roadblocks to Success / Important Tips Contact Information Agenda

No Student Assistance on Wednesdays Passing 7:55 – 8:00 Per. 1 Per. 2 8:00 – 9:17 Recess 9:17 – 9:27 Per. 3 Per. 4 9:32 – 10:47 Per. 5 Advisory 10:52 – 12:07 Lunch 12:07 – 12:37 Per. 7 Per. 6 12:42 – 1:57 STUDENT ASSISTANCE Every Mon & Tues 2:00 – 2:30 On short weeks: Thurs & Fri 2:00 – 2:30 On full weeks: Thurs or Fri 2:00 – 3:00 (the odd period day) No Student Assistance on Wednesdays Odd/ Even Schedule

Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Hawaii High School Diploma English 4 credits including: English 1 (1 credit) , English 2 (1 credit), Literature (.5 credit)/ Expository Writing (0.5 credit) & English 4 (1 credit) Social Studies Modern History of Hawaii (0.5 credit) and Participation in a Democracy (0.5 credit), US (1 credit), World (1 credit), Elective (.5/.5 credit) Math 3 credits including: Algebra 1 (1 credit), Geometry (1 credit) and Math Elective (1 credit) Science Biology (1 credit) and Laboratory Science electives (2 credits) World Language, Fine Arts or Career & Tech Education (CTE) 2 credits in one of the specified programs of study Physical Education 1 credit Health 0.5 credit Personal Transition Plan Electives 6.0 credits TOTAL 24 credits Graduation Requirements

Honors Recognition Certificate Requirements

Valedictorian Designation Valedictorian criteria: GPA of 4.0; and Earned and met the requirements of one of the Honor Recognition Certificates Valedictorians will be named after the 3rd quarter of senior year. Valedictorian Designation

Promotion Requirements Grade 9 to Grade 10 5 credits Grade 10 to Grade 11 11 credits Grade 11 to Grade 12 17 credits Promotion Requirements

Course Descriptions can be found in the Manuel of Studies. Manuel of Studies can be found at www.kalanihighschool.org under Admissions tab. Fill in all 7 of the Elective choices in order of priority. Incomplete registration forms will be filled for you. NO ELECTIVE CHANGES! Registration

Freshmen Schedule English Science Social Studies Math Integrated or Biology Social Studies Participation in Democracy (PID) Modern History of Hawai’i (MHH) Math Algebra 1 or Geometry Math Workshop (paired with Algebra 1) or Elective PE Fitness/ Transition to High School Elective Freshmen Schedule

Math Promotion to next level requires teacher’s approval Math workshop is NOT a “Math” credit Summer school is not recommended for advancement in Math (or English) Math

Electives Art CTE Misc. Foreign Language HPE Music Ceramics Chinese Drawing & Painting General Art Photography Sculpture CTE Business Core Health Core Indus & Eng. Tech Natural Resources Misc. Nutrition Yearbook Newswriting Computer Programming Foreign Language Chinese Japanese Spanish HPE Weight Training Team Sports Music Band Orchestra Chorus Creative Dance Polynesian Music Piano Electives

Colleges may want…. 2 – 3 years of Foreign Language Specific Lab Science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Fine Art credit(s) SAT subject tests Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Enrollment University of Hawai’i at Manoa Admission: GPA 2.8 ACT= 22 SAT= 510 / 510 Math up to Alg II Colleges may want….

Reasons for switching classes Incorrect placement Ex: Geometry without Algebra 1 Duplicate class Ex: PE taken during summer school Teacher recommendation Ex: Advanced for Japanese 1 NO ELECTIVE CHANGES! Reasons for switching classes

Head Start … Grade 9 Explore & Research occupations Get involved Start logging accomplishments Make connections GPA starts now! Head Start … Grade 9

Standardized Test PSAT SAT (Reasoning vs. Subject) ACT SBAC 9th, 10th, 11th grade 11th grade = eligible for National Merit SAT (Reasoning vs. Subject) 10th, 11th, 12th grade ACT (9th, 10th) 11th, 12th grade (optional) SBAC 11th grade Standardized Test

Clubs & Athletics CLUBS ATHLETICS www.kalaniathletics.org Leo Club Ka Leo O Kalani Interact Club Science Olympiad Key Club Mock Trial HOSA National Honor Society Math League CORE Korean Robotics Anime Future Farmers of America (FAA) Fall Air Riflery Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Football Soft Tennis Softball Girls Volleyball Winter Baseball Basketball Paddling Soccer Swimming Tennis Wrestling Spring Baseball Gold Judo Softball Tennis Track Boys Volleyball Water Polo Clubs & Athletics www.kalaniathletics.org

Roadblocks to Success Attendance Seeking help at the last minute Under utilization of resources Poor organization Poor study skills Lack of homework completion Lack of time management Roadblocks to Success

Ways to help yourself Attend class regularly Utilize Advisory & Student Assist Check Infinite Campus regularly Read Parent Bulletin Pay attention to the Falcon 40 Communicate regularly with teachers Ways to help yourself

Important takeaway Start with the end in mind Get involved! How does today’s choices impact tomorrow and beyond? Get involved! Explore interest and opportunities If you don’t know, ask! Important takeaway

Main Office: 305-0500 Name/ Position Phone E-mail Sheli Suzuki/ Vice Principal 305-0508 sheli_suzuki@notes.k12.hi.us Lianne Asato/ Counselor 305-0523 lianne_asato@notes.k12.hi.us Tracie Kaneko/ Counselor (IDEA/ 504) 305-0529 tracie_kaneko@note.k12.hi.us Susan Arashiro/ College & Career 305-0556 susan_arashiro@notes.k12.hi.us Yvette Achong/ College & Career yvette_achong@notes.k12.hi.us Contact Information