2016-2017 KMS Schedule

Understanding the Schedule (Koa) This session will help you to understand how to read your schedule of classes and to understand how the bell schedule works.

KMS Bell Schedule There are four bell schedules at middle school. Regular, Panina, MAP, Kaunoo and an AM Modified Schedule.

Blocks of Time Regular Day 75 minutes Panina Day 60 minutes The schedule is comprised of blocks of time

What are the benefits of a Block Schedule? Fewer classes per day Teachers can provide individualized instruction More class time to conduct extended learning activities More class time to make deeper learning connections Have an opportunity to thoroughly complete homework and better manage workload Fewer classes per day = less homework, less movement between classes Individualized instruction =

Rotational Pattern to the Schedule There are 8 rotations – A thru H The Block is a period of time The Period refers to the Class – Core, Elective, Exploratory, PE, Guidance, Religious Education, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi or Study Time

Huh? Why Does the Schedule Rotate? Addresses Optimum Learning Time Provides Variety Research indicates that there are “ideal learning times” for each individual – some people are morning people, etc. Students and teachers can become bored following the same schedule every day.

Regular Schedule At the beginning of the week, starts with WEHENA Other days, report to ADVISORY There are two schedules that are used most often Regular

Panina Schedule Panina Occurs at the end of a week Morning Grade Level CHAPEL ADVISORY Joint Devotional Service Activity Period Club Dance Assembly Panina The second most used schedule in the Panina Schedule In the morning block grade levels will alternate between Chapel, Advisory or Joint Devotional service At the end of the day during the Club/Activity Period students will attend either club or other planned activities such as a dance or assembly.

Let’s Review Terms

A small group of students within the pūʻulu that meet in the morning. Advisory A small group of students within the pūʻulu that meet in the morning.

Chapel/Joint Devotion Chapel Service at Bishop Memorial Chapel by grade level Joint Devotional Services in Keawe Gym While one grade level is at chapel, the other grade level will have advisory.

Hui or Cohort A sub group of students within the pūʻulu Each team has four hui or cohort.

Elective classes alternate after the semester (9 weeks) and include: Electives Elective classes alternate after the semester (9 weeks) and include: Language – Hawaiian, Japanese, Spanish Performing Arts – Papa Oli me Hula, Band, Orchestra, Choral Music Learning Support

Exploratory Classes rotate each trimester (12 weeks) and include: Art Industrial Technology Life Skills

Important classes that meet during non-core times. Guidance ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Physical Education Religious Education Team Study Time Important classes that meet during non-core times.

Four Subject Areas: English Math Science Social Studies Core Classes Four Subject Areas: English Math Science Social Studies

Let’s practice reading the schedule

Pūʻulu Koa Rotational Schedule Regular Pūʻulu Koa Rotational Schedule   A B C D E F G H Advisory 7:35-7:55 Block 1 8:00 – 9:15 PE/EX 1 PE/EX 2 Elective R3/G4 OH 2&6/ST 1 ST 2/OH 4&8 CORE Recess 9:15 - 9:30 RECESS Block 2 9:30 - 10:45 R1/G2 OH 1&5/ST3 ST 4/OH 3&7 PE/EX 1 PE/EX 2 Lunch/Recess 10:50 - 11:50 Lunch Block 3 11:55 – 1:10 PE/EX 1 R4/G3 ST 1/OH 2&6 OH 4&8/ST 2 Block 4 1:15 - 2:30 PE/EX 1 R2/G1 ST 3/OH 1&5 OH 3&7/ST 4 Block 5 2:35 - 3:10 STUDY HALL Students are divided into Cohort or Hui. The cohort or hui will determine your non core class schedule. EX = Exploratory G = Guidance OH = ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi PE = Physical Education R = Religious Education Look at the Olonā Rotational Schedule following a Regular Day Bell Schedule below. Using your student schedule fill in the non-core boxes to indicate your classes. Circle the appropriate class in the yellow boxes. Ask an 8th grade student volunteer to assist you in completing this task.

Pūʻulu Koa – My Schedule All Students and Staff are to participate PANINA Pūʻulu Koa – My Schedule Panina C Panina H   Chapel/Advisory 7:35 - 8:15 First Grade 7 Chapel is on September 23, 2016 BLOCK 1 8:20 - 9:20 Period 2 Period 8 Recess 9:20 - 9:35 BLOCK 2 9:35 - 10:35 Period 3 Period 5 Lunch/Recess 10:40 - 11:40 BLOCK 3 11:45 - 12:45 Period 4 Period 6 BLOCK 4 12:50 - 1:50 Period 1 Period 7 Club/Activity 1:55 - 2:55 Club sign up is on August 24, 2016 during Advisory 3:00 - 3:10 All Students and Staff are to participate Let’s practice using a Panina Schedule. Refer to your schedule and fill in the appropriate boxes indicating your classes.

Volunteers and kumu will respond to questions/concerns