1. Welcome to Punahou School Class of 2017

2. Welcome to Sixth Grade!

3. (How well did you read the 6th Grade Handbook?)
Pop Quiz!
(How well did you read the 6th Grade Handbook?)

4. There are two main expectations of sixth graders. What are they?
Question #1
There are two main expectations of sixth graders. What are they?

5. Have respect for others
Work hard
Have respect for others

6. Question #2
Fill in the blank: Students must wear tops that have a __________ or a ____________.

7. Students must wear tops that have a collar or a crew neckline.

8. How many days/nights is Camp Timberline?
Question #3
How many days/nights is Camp Timberline?

9. Four days and three nights

10. What time is lunch for 6th graders?
Question #4
What time is lunch for 6th graders?

11. 11:15 a.m.

12. (Anywhere from ____ to ____ )
Question #5
Generally speaking, how many minutes of homework a night does a 6th grader have?
(Anywhere from ____ to ____ )

13. About 60 to 90 minutes

14. Our Sixth Grade Community
Shares a Sixth Grade Facility
Has a Common Curriculum
Participates in Common Experiences
Tie Dye T-Shirts
Environmental/Community Service
Class Picnic
Camp Timberline
Participates in a common Chapel and Advisory Program

17. Students have a Homeroom and Switch Class

18. A Team consists of a homeroom and switch pair
A Team consists of a homeroom and switch pair. Two teams occupy one floor in Case.

19. Our Sixth Grade Community
Is Made Up of Three Teams
Ka Honua O Weinberg (1st Floor)
Mrs. Umeda & Mrs. Teske
Mr. Smart/Mr. Tam & Ms. Edwards
Ka Lani O Weinberg (2nd Floor)
Mrs. Robles & Mrs. Ching
Mrs. Chang & Mr. Copeland
Ka Pueo O Wodehouse
Mrs. Kano & Ms. Eisold
Ms. Chong & Mr. Eliashof

20. Independence
Responsibility

22. Homework

23. First Day of School: August 26

24. School Day Hours 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. School Offices Open

25. Drop-Off
and
Pick-Up

28. Wodehouse Hall & & 208
Weinberg Hall Lower Level 6-101, 102, 103, & 104 Upper Level 6-201, 202, 203, & 204

29. First Day Activities 8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-9: All School Convocation
9:30-11: Homeroom/Team Time
11:15-12: Lunch & Recess
12:00-1:45 Orientation & Campus Tours
1:45-2: Chapel
2:30-2: Homeroom & Dismissal

30. Lockers

32. Locks are assigned on the first day of school and are used during students' three years in Case Middle School.

33. Books & Planners Distributed in Class

34. Physical Education

35. Did you purchase your child's PE uniforms?
Punahou Bookstore Hours
Wednesday, 8/18 & Thursday, 8/19
7:30-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m.
Friday, 8/20 (Admissions Day): Closed
Monday, 8/23: 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 8/24 & Wednesday, 8/25: Closed
Note: No exchanges on PE uniforms. Please know your child's size prior to purchasing. No try-ons during Wednesday, 8/18 and Thursday, 8/19 due to Academy Registration.

36. Cafeteria & Lunch

37. Lunch Time Home lunch or cash for August 26, 27, and 30 ~~~~~ ID pictures taken on Friday, August 27

38. Changes for 2010 • Align with 7th & 8th grade • Options: Choice of 3 entrees, potato bar, soup, sandwiches, special of the day (teri burger, hot dog or chicken patty), salad bar • NO snack bar privileges • ID card functions as a charge card

39. Dress Code

41. Dress Code
• All tops must have a collar or crew neckline, be long enough
to tuck in, and fit comfortably (not tight-fitting)
• Skirts, shorts, dresses must be at least knee length
• No midriffs or underwear (including bra straps) showing
• No clothing with offensive graphics/language
• No extreme hairstyles
• Footwear is required

42. What is Appropriate?

43. What is NOT Appropriate?

44. Reporting Periods First Trimester: August 26 to November 15
• Parent - Teacher Conference
• Written Progress Report
Second Trimester: November 16 To February 24
• Parent - Teacher Conference (upon request)
Third Trimester: February 25 To June 2
Note: 6th grade report cards do not contain letter grades

45. Laptop Rollout
September 1 & 2

46. Communication
Do you have an ePunahou account? This online community provides general information and as well as specific resources under "Parent" and "PFA" tabs. To receive your login and password, and include your full name, child's full name, and graduation year.

47. Parent Meeting for Laptop Rollout
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m.
Twigg-Smith Pavilion

48. Sixth Grade Parent Night
(formerly known as Open House)
Thursday, September 23

49. Parent-Teacher Communication
Contact your child's teacher first; if via , send me a copy.
Take advantage of fall conferences.
Other conferences may be scheduled at parent or teacher request ("roundtables").
Encourage self-advocacy by having your child go directly to their teacher with questions.

50. How We Can Work As a Team Parents
Provide time and place for school work
Chores at home help develop a sense of responsibility
Limit and monitor electronic use at home
Communicate with teachers & supervisor
Teachers & Supervisor
Set guidelines and clear expectations
Support the unique developmental needs of each child as they learn and grow during these adolescent years
Communicate with parents

51. Phone
Office:
Secretary (Mrs. Athans-Quon)
Website
iws.punahou.edu/user/tchow-hoy