1. Falcon Facts Trivia Game

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

3. How many students are currently enrolled at Kalani?
Question 2

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

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

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

7. How many counselors do we have?6
Question 6

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

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

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

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

12. Welcome to Kalani High School
November 22, 2016

13. 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

14. No Student Assistance on Wednesdays
Passing
7:55 – 8:00
Per Per. 2
8:00 – 9:17
Recess
9:17 – 9:27
Per Per. 4
9:32 – 10:47
Per Advisory
10:52 – 12:07
Lunch
12:07 – 12:37
Per 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

15. 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

16. Honors Recognition Certificate Requirements

17. 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

18. Promotion Requirements
Grade 9 to Grade 10 5 credits Grade 10 to Grade credits Grade 11 to Grade credits
Promotion Requirements

19. Course Descriptions can be found in the Manuel of Studies.
Manuel of Studies can be found at 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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….

24. 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

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. Main Office:
Name/ Position
Phone
Sheli Suzuki/ Vice Principal
Lianne Asato/ Counselor
Tracie Kaneko/ Counselor
(IDEA/ 504)
Susan Arashiro/ College & Career
Yvette Achong/ College & Career
Contact Information