1. KMS Schedule

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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 =

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. Let’s Review Terms

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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

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

16. 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.

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

18. Let’s practice reading the schedule

19. 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
PE/EX
Elective
R3/G4
OH 2&6/ST 1
ST 2/OH 4&8
CORE
Recess
9:15 - 9:30
RECESS
Block 2
9: :45
R1/G2
OH 1&5/ST3
ST 4/OH 3&7
PE/EX
PE/EX
Lunch/Recess
10: :50
Lunch
Block 3
11:55 – 1:10
PE/EX
R4/G3
ST 1/OH 2&6
OH 4&8/ST 2
Block 4
1:15 - 2:30
PE/EX
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.

20. Pūʻulu Koa – My Schedule All Students and Staff are to participate
PANINA
Pūʻulu Koa – My Schedule
Panina C
Panina H
Chapel/Advisory :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
Period 3
Period 5
Lunch/Recess
10: :40
BLOCK 3
11: :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.

21. Volunteers and kumu will respond to questions/concerns