Student exhibition is fast approaching. This is an important event in which students get to practice their public speaking and teaching skills, and get a chance to show you what they have learned this year. Please do your best to make sure you and your child can attend.
Exhibition Dates:
May 22, 6pm - 8 pm - Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Kohala
May 23, 6 pm - 8 pm - Mauna Kea, Hualalai
The last day of school, June 5, will be a half day for all 6th - 8th grade students. School will take place from 7:50 am to 12 pm. Please make appropriate pick-up arrangements for your child.
Thank you!
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Many of the students are getting excited for the end of the year 8th grade banquet and the school wide dance to follow. I have heard many of the girls talking about purchasing dresses, and some of the boys have been talking about dressing up too.
I am glad the students are excited and want to look nice for the special event. Please remember, as you and your child make plans for the May 31st event, that the school dress code applies for all school functions, including banquets and dances. All students must dress appropriately - no sleeveless shirts, inappropriate logos or images, or short shorts or skirts. We will not allow strapless dresses or dresses that are extremely tight or very short. Students may wear spaghetti straps on formal dresses, but spaghetti strap tank tops will not be allowed as per the dress code outlined in the student handbook.
Thank you for your support in this matter. We want the students to have fun and celebrate, but they must adhere to middle school dress code to be a part of middle school sponsored events.
Please email (medgar@kiheicharter.org) or call (264-4787) if you have any questions. Thanks again,
Megan Edgar
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The end of the year is fast approaching. Here is a run-down on what is coming up to help you and your child make it through June 5th in style.
Student Led Conferences are currently taking place for all 7th and 8th grade students. If you have not heard from your child’s advisor, please contact him or her to set up your conference. All students must attend a conference.
The 3rd and final round of Hawaii State Assessments (HSA) assessments will take place between May 6 and May 16. Any student who has not passed an HSA will have their final chance to do so during that time period. 7th grade students test in reading and math. 8th grade students test in reading, math, and science.
Student Exhibition will take place during the week of May 20th. Exhibitions are mandatory and an important event for all students. It is a chance for them to practice their public speaking skills, teaching skills, and show you what they have been working on all semester. Please adjust your schedules so both you and your child are able to attend his or her assigned Exhibition Night
May 21 – 6th grade Exhibition, 5 pm to 6:30 pm
May 22 – 7th/8th grade Exhibition for Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Kohala classes, 6 pm – 8 pm
May 23 – 7th/8th grade Exhibition for Mauna Kea and Hualalai classes, 6 pm – 8 pm
The 8th grade celebration will take place on May 31st. A banquet will be held for 8th graders and their immediate family members at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. A school dance for all 6th – 8th graders will follow the banquet from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Please be sure to pick your child up at 9 pm following the dance.
The grade books close on May 31st. Students must have all of their work turned in by 5 pm. No exceptions. Please remember students are expected to achieve a 70% or better in all of their classes to be eligible for promotion to the next grade level.
The last day of school is June 5th. Attendance is required for all students through this date.
The 2013-2014 school year begins on July 29th for all Kihei Charter brick and mortar students.
Thank you for your continued support as we approach the end of this school year. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 264-4787 or by email at medgar@kiehicharter.org.
Megan Edgar
7th/8th Grade Lead Facilitator
All students have been sent home with sexual education permission forms.
All students must return the form with a parent signature by Wednesday, April 10th whether they have been given permission to participate in the class or not.
Students who do not have permission to participate in the class will be given an alternative health assignment. Classes will take place on April 15, April 17, April 22, and April 24 - May 2.
Please read the form, sign it, and help your child remember to turn it in.
Thank you!
Class schedules and the A-E Day calendar is posted under "Important Documents" on this website. If you need a hard copy of your schedule, please ask your adviser.
Welcome Back!
We are looking for both adult and student volunteers to help support the KCS hosted high school track meet at War Memorial during the afternoon and evening of March 22 and 23. If you or your child is interested in volunteering for this fun event, please email the athletic director, James Sparke, at jsparke@hawaiiantel.net.
Thank you!
The first day of school for Quarter 4 is Monday, April 1st. Enjoy your break and don't forget to do your Spring Intersession assignments (see below).
Ms. Edgar will be available from 8 am to 11:30 am on Monday, March 18, Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20 to help students with their Spring Intersession work. We will spend the majority of the time working on the Spring Break Project, particularly Part 3. Computers will also be available for students to work on Khan Academy for the Math Log.
All Spring Intersession Work is posted below. It is mandatory for all students to complete this work and grades will go into Quarter 4.
Please email or call Ms. Edgar at medgar@kcsohana.com and 264-4787 if you have any questions about the support sessions or work.
You are responsible for completing all of the assignments listed below. All work is due on April 1st, 2013.
Reading Log - Students must read for two hours (120 minutes).
Math Log - Students must complete two hours (120 minutes) of math work on Khan Academy. Please see Mr. Satovich's Squarespace page for details about the modules you need to complete for your class.
Spring Break Project - Students must complete Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Spring Break Project.
Due Dates For Each Assignment:
Reading Log - due to Ms. Threet on Monday, April 1
Math Log - due to Mr. Satovich on Monday, April 1
Spring Break Project
The URL for Power School has changed to http://www.pskcs.org/public/
Please update your bookmarks so you can continue to access your child's online grade book.
You can also click here.
Thank you!
The monthly calendar with the A-E Day and lunch schedules are posted for Quarter 4 under "Important Documents."
The second round of HSA testing will begin next week. Students will be pulled from class in small groups throughout the week to take the test in a quiet environment. Any child who passed the test during the first round and would like to take it again is more than welcome to. Please talk to Ms. Edgar. The testing schedule is as follows:
Week of February 18th - Reading and Science
Week of February 25th - Science and Kohala Math
February 27th - Hualalai Math test in computer lab during 2nd and 3rd period
February 28th - Mauna Loa Math test in computer lab during 4th and 5th period
March 4 - Kilauea Math test in computer lab during 4th and 5th period
March 11 - Mauna Kea Math test in computer lab during 2nd and 3rd period
Please help your child achieve his or her best score by ensuring he or she has a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast. Thank you!
Dear 8th grade Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Did you know that Kihei Charter High School …
-- is the only high school on Maui to meet the No
Child Left Behind HSA benchmarks in Reading and Math
-- sends the highest percentage of their student
body to college when compared to any other public high school on Maui
-- ranks among the Top 3 in academic performance
for all public high schools in the state of Hawaii
--has a higher percentage of students enrolled in
the University of Hawaii, Maui College Running Start program than any other high
school on Maui
-- focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math (STEM)
-- offers
drama, art, filmmaking, photography, and an international travel club
-- offers field science programs and internships
-- allows students to pursue personal interests
through project-based learning, optional online learning, and Running Start
courses
-- is the only school in the state of Hawaii to
offer Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering curriculum
On Thursday, February 21st at 6 pm, Kihei Charter School will hold an information night for all 8th grade students and their families. Please come to the High School Auditorium and learn about the fantastic program we have to offer high school students on Maui.
All 7th grade students must come to school on Friday prepared for field work. Half of you will be traveling to the Waihe'e wetlands for Field Science class and the other half of you will have Engineering, Gardening, and French here at school.
All 7th grade students must come to school prepared to work outside. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle and a snack.
Welcome back!
All after school activities and supports will begin next week on Monday, January 14. (Science Olympiad students will meet with Ms. Molina this week to prepare for your competition on Saturday. Good luck!)
8th grade students have virtual work beginning this Friday, January 11th. Please go to the Friday tab and click on 8th Grade Virtual Work.
Remember your groups and the schedule have changed. You can view the new schedule and calendar on the important documents page. Your groups will be posted at school.
The last week of Semester 1 is a regular school week. Any in-class or homework assignments you complete next week will go in to the Quarter 3 grade book.
There will be no Extended Day the last week of school. All other clubs/activites will take place as regularly scheduled. Teachers will be available in the lab every day for homework support and extra help.
On Thursday afternoon we will have an end of the semester celebration. Regularly scheduled classes will take place on Thursday morning so please do not skip the last day of school.
Classes resume for all Kihei Charter School STEM Academy students on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
The following information was sent home with all students on December 4th.
"December 4, 2012
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The end of first semester is fast approaching and there are a few things you need to be aware of as we head toward winter break.
Exhibition Nights – all Kihei Charter students are required to participate in Exhibition Night. This is a chance for students to show off their hard work and to work on their presentation and public speaking skills in front of a new audience. Please mark your calendars for the following dates
Both Exhibitions will be from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Attendance will be taken.
The last day to turn in work for Quarter 2 will be December 14. Grade books will close on that date so teachers have time to prepare report cards. All assignments given after December 14 will be recorded in Quarter 3.
The last day of school for students is December 20th. Baring special circumstances, students are expected to attend through that date. Travel plans are not considered special circumstances, and any student leaving early will be held accountable for all work for the semester.
Next semester some students will come in on Friday and some students will be tasked virtually on Friday. The schedule for next semester is as follows:
Please contact Megan Edgar at medgar@kiehicharter.org if you have any questions regarding this schedule change.
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to call or email at any time.
Megan Edgar
Kihei Charter School STEM Academy
Lead Facilitator – 7th and 8th grade
808.264.4787
medgar@kiheicharter.org"
There will be no school on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving holiday. School will resume as usual on Monday, November 26th. Students are expected to attend all classes throughout the week.