KONAWAENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Home of the Wave … MIDDLE SCHOOL Home of the Wave Warriors 81-1045 Konawaena School Road Kealakekua, HI 96750 PHONE (808) 323 – 4566 FAX (808) 323 – 4574

KONAWAENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Home of the Wave Warriors

81-1045 Konawaena School Road Kealakekua, HI 96750

PHONE (808) 323 – 4566 FAX (808) 323 – 4574

WEBSITE konawaenamiddle.k12.hi.us

OFFICE HOURS 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

PARENT HANDBOOK SY 2017 – 2018

KONAWAENA MIDDLE SY 2017 – 2018

KMS CHANT

He Konawaena Au (I am Konawaena)

na BK “Mahi” Ravenscraft

Eō e nā ’ōiwi ‘ōlinolino (Calling the brilliant youth)

Nā mamo a’o Kona I Waena (The Descendents of Central Kona)

Noho mākou i Kalukalu i uka (We dwell here in the uplands of Kalukalu & Onouli)

Ha’aheo ka ‘āina o ‘Ehunui (Proud is the land of ‘Ehunui)

Kūpa’a i ke kahua i nā mea waiwai (Stand firm on the foundation of all we value)

Kūlia i ka nu’u ka ‘ohana o Konawaena! (Strive for the summit, Konawaena family)

Kūlia i ka nu’u ka ‘ohana o Konawaena! (Strive for the summit, Konawaena family)


NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

If you are an individual with a disability, please contact the following personnel to make arrangements for accessibility to any school event at least 10 working days prior to the event. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your request. You may call the school office at 323-4566 and speak to one of the following persons:

Principal Teddy Burgess Ext. 233

PCNC Dahlia Kala Ext. 282


WELCOME TO KONAWAENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

We look forward to an exciting year with your child and have planned a rigorous program and

multitude of activities to help them grow and develop academically, emotionally and socially. We have put together some information about the school in this handbook that we hope will be valuable to you.

OUR THEME:

“Making Necessary Adjustments to Maximize the Learning of All Students” We need everyone’s assistance to meet the challenges of this coming school year and to plan for the years of growth ahead for KMS.


FACULTY & STAFF

PRINCIPAL: Mr. Teddy Burgess

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

Adare, Guenn Harbour, Cherie Ravenscraft, Beatrice Anton, Jacqueline Harper, Katherine Riley, Jean Apina, Beverly Hoag, Kevin Roberts, Frank Xavier Baron, Sandra Hoag, Melanie Shine, Michael Belcastro, Jaqueline Jarrett, Kurt Simpkins, Smith Christensen-Easton, Dawn Lane, Brianne Singson, Renna Clark, Rhianna Leinonen, Travis Staup, Kassidy Coggin, Anna Morisawa, Robin Troutman, Joseph Cummins, Mia Pia Murphioka, Jennifer Wagstaff, Caitlin Gambone, Guy Murphioka, Marybeth Wainwright, Nicholas Gerow, Ron Narita, Mina Zettel, Aimee Gibson, Jaime Nozaki-Wong, Candice Glad, Rose Pieronek, Arsenio

SUPPORT STAFF Counselor: Lucker Rom, Karen Migrant Education

Coordinator: Andrade, Maylene PTT: Chinen, Cherlyn

SASA: Andrade, Reiko

Student Services Coordinator: NeSmith, David

English Language Learners: PPT: Filivaa, Danielle

Office Assistants: Abe, Michelle Lomongo, Jerry, Macatiag, Iris

Registrar: Masukawa, Colleen PTT: Shiroma, Jace Tech Coordinator: Sabati, Jon School Librarian: Plaut, Woody

School Health Assistant: Pila-Mano’i, Paris

School Resource Officer: Abran, Michael, HPD

Curriculum Coordinator: Palakiko, Seurgis

PCNC: Kala, Dahlia Behavior Health Counselor: Kunihiro, Britney

Academic Coach: Kobzi, Robert

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS

Araki, Daniela Kau, Estella Taka, Della Beck, Keisha Kaupu, Ku’uipo Totten, Kelli Denis-McRight, Anu Rodrigues, Shawn Johnson, Glenn Slingerland, Mary Kay

HEAD CUSTODIAN: Victor, Kalima

Alani, Kimo Whitman, Larry


OUR BELIEFS Our beliefs are derived from research regarding the education of early adolescents and the National Middle School document, “This We Believe”.

All students can and want to learn.

Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of teaching and learning approaches to support their learning.

Students should be assessed in a variety of ways.

Meeting the unique needs of every student forms the basis of all that we do.

Continuous self monitoring and improvement drives program planning.

OUR MISSION

Konawaena Middle School is a place where all stakeholders strive to create independent and inquisitive life-long learners.

TEAMING Your child will become one of almost 600 students, however, he/she will belong to a much smaller unit in his/her grade level. We call those units, “Teams”. Being a part of a Team helps make the campus a smaller place for your child because he/she will see teammates in most classes and share most of the same teachers. Teaming promotes a sense of family where students feel safe and teachers know their students. This structure builds a strong learning community and encourages students to take intellectual risks. Placement on teams is made by random computer selection.


OUR VISION

Our school vision is comprised of four critical areas: Instruction, Curriculum, Assessment, and Environment

A) Instruction

Differentiated to meet the needs of all students

A variety of instructional strategies are implemented

School-wide instructional practices are research based

Instruction is intellectually demanding

B) Curriculum

Curriculum is rigorous, relevant and standards based

Horizontally and vertically aligned to the standards

Involves collaborative planning and implementation of instruction

Focuses on formative assessments and targeted intervention

Addresses Common Core Literacy Standards

C) Assessment

Aligned to academic standards

Involves the use of different types of assessments

Assessments used for screening purposes

Assessments used to inform instruction

Summative data used to determine departmental or school wide needs

Students take ownership of their learning

Assessments supported by technology

D) Environment

Application of Three School Rules: Take care of this place, take of each other, take care of yourself

Application of Tribe Agreements: Mutual respect, attentive listening, right to pass, show appreciation/ no put-downs

Exhibit professionalism


STATE OF HAWAI’I DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES

GLO 1: Self-Directed Learner

The ability to be responsible for one’s own learning. GLO 2: Community Contributor

The understanding that it is essential for all human beings to work together.

GLO 3: Complex Thinker

The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving strategies.

GLO 4: Quality Producer

The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products.

GLO 5: Effective Communicator

The ability to communicate effectively. GLO 6: Effective and Ethical User of Technology

The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically. .


PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT POLICY

The Board of Education recognizes that a child's education is a responsibility shared by the school and the family during the entire period the child spends in school. To support the goal of the Department of Education (Department) to educate all students effectively, schools and parents must work as knowledgeable partners. Although parents are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they share the schools’ commitment in the educational success of their children. The Department and its schools, in collaboration with parents, shall establish programs and practices that enhance parent involvement and reflect the specific needs of students and their families. To this end, the Board of Education supports the Department in the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of parent involvement programs in each school. The implementation will involve parents at all grade levels in a variety of roles, including input in decision-making processes and practices. The parent involvement program will be comprehensive and coordinated in nature. It will include, but not be limited to, the following components of successful parent involvement programs:

Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.

Responsible parenting is promoted and supported.

Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning, including successful achievement of the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards.

Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.

Parents are partners in the decisions that affect children and families.

Community resources are made available to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning.

The Department shall implement administrative guidelines that support professional development opportunities for staff members to enhance understanding of effective parent involvement strategies. The Department recognizes the importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to parental participation. Engaging parents is essential to improved student achievement and to realize the Vision of a Public School Graduate. Approved: 05/03/01; Revised: 09/18/03


REGISTRATION INFORMATION Boundary: All students who live in the following areas should attend Konawaena Middle School:

Northern Boundary: Imaginary line south of Lunapule Road (Yama’s Fishing Supply, excluding Kona Hillcrest Subdivision) and both sides of Hualalai Road (from Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway to Mamalahoa Highway).

Southern Boundary: Mac Farms. Students living outside of this area who wish to attend Konawaena Middle may request an exception from January 1st to March 1st each year by filling out a “Request for Geographic Exception” (“GE”) form. Due to limited capacity at KMS, the number of students living outside of our geographic boundaries may be restricted. Transportation to and from school for “GE” students is the responsibility of the parents, unless approved by the district transportation officer. Registration Process: Registration of all new students to Konawaena Middle is facilitated by the Registrar in room F-3. The following documents are required at the time of registration:

Certificate of Release from previous school

Withdrawal grades

Current report card

Standardized test scores

Health Record

Birth certificate (state certified)

Visa and/or passport if entering from a foreign country

Current IEP for special needs student(s)

Residence verification Guardianship: A notarized power of attorney or a court document must accompany the registration form for students living with anyone other than the legal parent. According to State of Hawaii policy, power of attorney documents relating to education are valid for one school year. Withdrawal Process: If your child is relocating to another island/state, will be attending a private school, or attending another school on this island, etc. please call the Registrar or stop by F-3 to complete exit forms. A minimum of two (2) days notice is required to complete release documents. Five (5) days notice is preferred. All obligations must be cleared, and all textbooks and library books must be returned. Promotion Policy: All students must pass English, Math, Science, and Social Studies every year. For promotion to grade 9, students must earn an additional 3 credits in non-core courses for a total of 15 or more credits. A minimum of 5 credits is required each year. School Records Request (i.e. previous Report Cards): Please contact the Registrar’s office (extension 230) for all school records request. Copies of records take at least 48 hours from the time of request. Parent/Guardian verification will also be required.


STUDENT FEES

Student fees are collected to help provide for the many activities that are conducted at KMS. These fees are required and students may be excluded from extracurricular activities for nonpayment. Fees are payable during registration and are as follows:

KMS Student Government Dues $5.00 Class Dues $5.00 Yearbook (Optional) $25.00

RETURNED CHECK POLICY

The Department of Education shall assess and collect a service charge of $25.00 for any dishonored check in accordance with Chapter 40-35.5 Hawaii Revised Statutes. This applies to all checks written and returned to Konawaena Middle School or the Department of Education.

I.D. BADGE

As part of our continuing efforts to maintain safety and security on our campus, all adults and students are required to wear a photo ID badge. ID badges are used as a school library card, and to validate computer licenses. They are also used to manage a student’s meal account. Konawaena Middle School will provide each student with their first ID card. There is a $5.00 replacement cost for lost, broken, damaged, defaced, or altered ID cards. The school does not reactivate previously issued cards once a new account number is established and a new card printed.


ATTENDANCE POLICY

Revised June 26, 2017

Rationale: In order for students at Konawaena Middle School to receive the maximum benefit of their education, they must be in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis. Regular attendance is the responsibility of the student and their parent. By attending school regularly, students develop the habits and attitudes necessary to be responsible and contributing members of the community.

Hawaii Public Schools' attendance policy is governed by state law (Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-1132) and Hawaii Board 4140: Compulsory School Attendance Policy. It states: "The Department of Education shall make every effort to ensure student school attendance in accordance with the compulsory attendance law". Due to this responsibility, a doctor’s verification of illness may be requested; and students who are truant, chronic absentees or chronically tardy may be referred by the school to Family Court. Pursuant to H.R.S. , 571-11(2) Family Court can place a child under its jurisdiction for truancy if the child is not attending school or is not receiving the educational services required by law.

Konawaena Middle School has implemented School Connects, a calling system to report unverified absences to parents. An automated call will go out after 10:00 am to notify you that your child has been marked truant from Advisory if you have not called to report the absence. Parent/Guardians are asked to call the school office at 323-4566 prior to 8:00 am to report an absence. If you receive a call and your child should be in school, please call the school immediately. If you’re leaving a message, please clearly state your name, student’s name, grade and reason for absence. If your child is absent and you’re unable to call, please send a note to be given to your child’s Advisory teacher or the office staff when your child returns to school. In addition to attendance, you may also receive an automated call or e-mail regarding important school announcements. The DOE policy makes a clear distinction between an “absence” and “truancy”. A student is Absent-Excused when he/she is not physically present in school for at least half of the school day for the following reasons:

Death in the family

Doctor or dentist appointment

Court

Serious illness requires a doctor’s note after 5 school days. When the student has accrued ten absences, either excused or unexcused, the teachers/counselor may call to arrange a meeting with the parents.

A student who is marked absent is responsible for making up work within the quarter marking period.


A student is Absent-Unexcused when he/she is absent for the following reasons:

Missed the bus and had no ride

Had to baby-sit, overslept, entertaining visitors/guests

Family Vacations, (i.e. on/off island), trips (i.e. extended out of country)*

Parent/guardian reports absence but does not give a reason

A student is Truant when he/she is absent for the following reason:

No contact has been made to the school office regarding the reason of absence. *Parent/Guardian must notify the school in writing as soon as any plans for any extended absences have been made. The principal has the discretion to decide if the absences will be excused or unexcused depending if student academics are adversely affected, and/or if prior attendance has been a concern. Administration will notify the parents/guardian of their decision. Teachers are required to provide make-up work for excused absences only. Students will be marked truant if parent/guardian does not contact the school within two days of an absence. Teachers are not obligated to provide make-up work for students who are truant. An “F” or “0” may be given for work that is missed by the student.

SUSPENSIONS

For absences due to suspension which are 3 days or less teachers are not required to provide makeup work. However, an automatic “F” or “0” shall not be given for assignments that students are not allowed to make up or for mere physical absence from class. Teachers should provide work for students who are suspended for 4 days or more. RESPONSIBILITIES

Student attendance is a factor in student achievement. Each of us plays an important role in the implementation of the compulsory attendance law.

Students:

Understand and follow Konawaena Middle School’s Attendance Policy.

Will request make up work from their teacher with the understanding that if the absence is considered truant the teacher is not obligated to give the student their work.

Parents/Guardians:

Understand and follow Konawaena Middle School’s Attendance Policy.

Contact the school when child is absent from school.

Provide official documentation for medical, dental and court appointments.

Monitor their child’s attendance and tardies.


KMS Staff and Administration: Konawaena’s staff and administration is responsible for fulfilling all responsibilities stated in the Attendance policy in a timely manner and maintaining accurate records of all contacts with students, parents, DOE and judicial representatives.

Procedures: Konawaena Middle School staff will follow these procedures when addressing attendance concerns. STEP ONE

1. School Connects makes calls to parent/guardian for unverified absences. STEP TWO (Heads Up Stage) 5-10 days

1. The office assistants will attempt to make contact with the parent/guardian when a student has 5+ unexcused absences and the absence have not been called into the school office.

2. The office will notify the Advisory teacher/team and School Counselor. School counselor will meet with the Advisory Teacher or team of teachers.

3. Counselor will make a phone call home and/or sends home Attendance Letter #1.

4. Advisory teacher will counsel with student regarding attendance.

STEP THREE (Warning Stage) 10-15 days

1. The Counselor will contact the parent/guardian via phone call or letter (Attendance Letter #2) to schedule a conference with the Counselor, Administration and team representative. A plan to assist with ensuring regular attendance will be developed.

2. Counselor will meet with student.

3. If parent does not attend the conference, a letter will be sent home regarding the plan to improve attendance and to notify the parent that Family Court for Non-Attendance will be the next step if their child’s attendance does not improve.

STEP FOUR (Final Stage) 15+ days

1. Parents will be notified that a petition to Family Court for non-attendance will be filed due to continued absences from school. A Family Court petition will be filed.

Tardies: Unexcused absences and tardies affect a student’s academic performance and achievement. Students are expected to arrive at school before the first bell. If a student arrives after school has begun, they must report to the office where they will be marked “tardy” and be given an admit slip to class. If the tardy is due to medical/dental appointment, please bring a verified doctor or dentist note.


SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY (Adopted February 7, 2013 by KMS SCC)

The mission of Konawaena Middle School (KMS) is to provide a safe, interactive, and nurturing learning environment. Our dress code reflects high standards for the purpose of achieving these goals while learners conduct themselves with confidence, discretion, tolerance and compassion. According to the Hawai’i Board of Education (HIBOE) Policy #4410 on School Uniforms (adopted May 1996), all school uniform policies must include the following:

School community involvement: The decision represents views of a majority of the members of the school community based on surveys and school level discussions;

No undue financial burden is placed on individuals or families: Students unable to afford KMS uniforms will adhere to the school dress code policy (see pg. 12);

Protection of students’ Constitutional rights: The Constitutional rights of all students will be respected and KMS will not impose any messages - political or otherwise - on the school uniform. The school name, logo, and mascot will appear on the uniform;

Waivers may be requested: Families wishing to exempt their student from the uniform policy may “opt-out” by requesting the Application for Exemption form available from the school office. Parents or guardians need to (1) return completed forms to Administration within 14 days of registering their child, (2) meet with Administration to discuss the School Uniform Policy and nature of the objection, and (3) review the acceptable attire. Exemptions are valid only for the current school year and must be renewed at the beginning of each school year.

All KMS students are required to comply with the following components of the school uniform and dress code policy effective the first day of enrollment. Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the following expectations and policies will go into effect: Uniform Shirts: Official KMS t-shirts may be purchased during summer Schedule Pick Up or throughout the school year at the Office.

Students are expected to arrive on the school campus, wearing their uniform shirt.

KMS t-shirts are to be worn on campus during normal school hours on a daily basis.

Uniform shirts may not be altered (tied/knotted up, sleeves cut off, tie-dyed, torn or defaced).

Uniform shirts which become damaged or develop holes due to use or wash, must be replaced.

Dress Code for bottoms: Students may wear shorts, pants, or skirts of their choice as long as the following expectations are met:

Bottoms must be fitted to the waist, hemmed neatly, and no sagging styles.

The length of shorts and skirts may not be shorter than mid-thigh.

Bottoms may not be torn or cut.


Dress Code for Tops: For students who receive “Exemptions” from the Uniform Policy, the following rules apply to any top worn:

Only t-shirts may be worn as tops on the KMS campus.

T-shirts are not to display drug, alcohol, violence, or offensive messages.

T-shirts must have long or short sleeves (tank tops, spaghetti straps, razor backs, blouses are not allowed).

T-shirts are not to be thin enough to reveal undergarments.

T-shirts necklines must not expose cleavage or excessive skin.

T-shirts are not to be altered (tied/knotted up, sleeves cut off, tie-dyed, torn or defaced).

T-shirts must cover the waist band of shorts, skirts, or pants worn. UNIFORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SCHEDULE PICK UP DAYS IN JULY. KMS WILL PROVIDE ONE FREE UNIFORM SHIRT FOR EVERY INCOMING 6TH GRADER AND TO STUDENTS NEW TO KMS. Note: School Administration reserves the right to determine the suitability of questionable styles or accessories. Students will be required to correct uniform violations before attending classes. Students who repeatedly violate uniform standards are subject to disciplinary action.

UNIFORM NONCOMPLIANCE STEPS

1. First Offense – Warning

Students are expected to arrive to school wearing their uniform shirt. Advisory students not wearing their KMS t-shirt will be sent to Ms. Rom for a loaner. Ms. Rom will keep a running record of these students.

2. Second Offense – Warning/Detention

A student’s second offense will result in a loaner shirt being issued. Ms. Rom will again keep a record of these students. Ms. Rom will inform the VP. The VP will call home to notify the parent/guardian to get an overall assessment of the situation, including financial difficulty. Student will be given recess detention with the VP.

3. Third Offense – Suspension

If it is the student’s third offense a loaner will be issued. Ms. Rom will again keep a record of these students. Ms. Rom will inform the VP. The VP will call home to notify the parent/guardian that the student will be suspended for one day, beginning the next school day.

*These steps will be taken on a quarterly basis. Please review the dress code policy and note that the steps mentioned in the discipline plan may be different from the steps listed above mainly because these steps apply directly to our school uniform only. Suspension days will progressively increase depending on the number of offenses.


OBLIGATION POLICY (Adopted 09/13/2005 KMS SCC)

Students may be excluded from yearbook distribution, team/class excursions, off-campus activities, dances, and other school activities until obligations are cleared. School obligations include textbooks, library books, or any other item that was issued as school property. Restitution, for the replacement or repair of an item, may be issued for items that are not returned, are damaged, or not returned in a timely fashion. Notification: Students will be provided reminders to allow for opportunity to settle existing obligations. Settlement of Obligations: Students may select an installment plan to pay for any obligation. For those students having extreme financial hardship, a contract may be established to clear the obligation through school service project(s).

HAWAII STATE LAW

§-57-1 Purpose. The department is responsible for providing students with appropriate instructional materials. When students do not return textbooks at the end of the course, semester, or school year, other students are deprived of these materials and the department is expected to purchase replacement copies. It is the purpose of this chapter to hold students accountable for lost and damaged textbooks, library books, equipment and supplies, including financial obligations. This chapter defines consequences for students with outstanding financial obligations who do not make timely restitution, i.e., by the end of the current school year. [Eff 10/5/2000] (Auth: §§302A-1112, 302A-1130) (Imp: §302A-1130) §8-57-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter: Athletics mean a voluntary interscholastic program which provides athletically talented students with opportunities for organized competition with students of similar capabilities from other schools. “Assigned Textbook” means a book issued to a student by an authorized school official for classroom or course use, and signed for by the student on a sign out sheet or through use of the student’s electronic identification number. “Days” mean school days. “Student Activities” means those activities or events which are authorized by the school administration. These activities include, but are not limited to, athletics, academic clubs, service clubs, hobby clubs, proms, class banquets, May Day and other organized festivals/celebrations for which no academic credit is received. “Damaged Books” means library or assigned textbooks that are no longer usable because of damage and must be replaced, as determined by the school. “Library Books” means books that are borrowed by students from a school library. [Eff 10/5/2000] (Auth: §§302A-1112, 302A-1130) (Imp: §302A-1130)


§8-57-4 Collection of fees and charges. (a) Obligations for lost and damaged textbooks, library books, equipment and supplies shall be based on the replacement cost of the item, and shall be paid by the last day of the school year in which the financial obligation was incurred. If the student is financially unable to pay, the student may participate in a work program designed by the principal and agreed to by the student and parents or guardians. 8-57-7. §8-57-5 Penalties for outstanding financial obligations. In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, a student who fails to make restitution as required under section 8-57-4 shall be prohibited from participating in any student activity. [Eff 10/5/2000] (Auth: §§302A-1112, 302A1130) (Imp: §302A-1130)

STUDENT MEALS Breakfast: Students may eat breakfast in the cafeteria starting at 7:30 am. Breakfast and lunch menus are posted monthly on campus, announced at morning broadcast, and available on the school website. The cafeteria serves all meals.

Mid-Morning (Wiki): Mid Morning meal is served during first recess. The same meal will be served during lunch. Students’ first meal, whether at recess or lunch, will be charged based on their meal status. Second meals are charged at the full price of $5.50, regardless or meal status. Entrées, bottled water, and extra milk are also charged regardless of meal status. All cafeteria meals should be eaten in the cafeteria. Students may bring home lunch and eat on campus at the picnic tables. Free & Reduced Meals: Unless directly certified, a household may submit a Free/Reduced-Price meal application for each school year. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible following the first day of school. Parents/Guardians may submit an application online at hionlineapps.primeroedge.com, or a paper application at the school office. If a student's meal status was free or reduced the previous school year, the student is given a grace period (first 30 operating days of the school year). The student's meal status from the previous school year remains in place until a new application is received. After School Food Services processes a meal application for the current school year, the new meal status will supersede the previous meal status immediately. The office sends notification letters. If no application is received and processed by the end of the grace period, the student's meal status returns to PAID. For more information, please call School Food Services at 1-800-441-4845 (toll free).

MEAL PRICES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

BREAKFAST WIKI/LUNCH

Student Price $1.10 Student Price $2.50

Reduced Price $0.40

Reduced Price $0.30 Bottled Water $0.50

Extra Milk $0.60

Second Breakfast $2.20 Entrée $2.00

Second Lunch $5.50

http://konawaenamiddle.k12.hi.us/ezmealapp.com


PrimeroEdge: Konawaena Middle School uses an accounting system called PrimeroEdge for meal deposits and purchases. All students have their own meal account with an individual PIN, and use their school ID to receive meals. SchoolCafé: Parents/guardians may use a secure online system to:

Make payments to their child’s meal account (There is a service fee of 5% of the deposit amount when making online payments.)

Set Low Balance Alerts for each account

Review their child’s buying history Register online at www.schoolcafe.com. For more information, please call SchoolCafé support at 855-729-2328. (Hours: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm CST) Paid and reduced status students, or anyone wanting an extra meal or item, must have money in their meal account before school starts. If students don’t have enough money in their account, they’ll be denied a meal until they make a deposit. KMS will also continue to handle meal deposits in the office. Money will not be accepted in the cafeteria line. Deposits made in the office before the start of the school day may be available that day. The office accepts cash or checks (made payable to: Department of Education). Students will get a receipt after their deposit, and will receive low balance reminders from their advisory teacher.

MEAL STATUS MINIMUM DEPOSIT MAXIMUM DEPOSIT

Paid $25.00 $50.00

Reduced $10.00 $20.00

Free (for extra items) $5.00 $10.00

Non-Sufficient checks for meal deposits will be subtracted from student’s meal account. Parents/guardians must redeposit the amount in cash and pay a $25.00 service charge. All future deposits must be cash only. Students should notify the office immediately if his/her school ID is lost so the account can be closed. Konawaena Middle will not be responsible for any money drawn on the account prior to reporting the lost school ID. Replacement IDs (with a new PIN) cost $5.00 at the main office. Meal account balances will be refunded only when:

The student exits Konawaena Middle School and transferring to a private or charter school

The student is moving out of state. If a student is transferring to another HIDOE school, their meal balance will transfer to the next school. Returning students’ meal balances carries over to next school year.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

Bus Service: Student Transportation is available to students who live 1.5 miles from school, and within the school boundaries. Buses transport students from their home to school, and vice versa. Applications are available in the main office and on the school website. The State of Hawaii has contracted Iosepa Transportation to provide bus service. If you have any questions or concerns about the service being provided, please call West Hawaii Student Transportation at 327-9500. Buses arrive and depart from the high school bus terminal. Middle and high school students ride together in the morning and afternoon. Bus riders are responsible for being at their bus stops and the bus terminal at the appropriate time. Bus Pass Policy: All bus riders must show a current bus pass to ride the bus. After a bus application has been completed, bus riders must sign the Permanent Bus Pass Agreement Log to receive their first permanent bus pass. The office does not issue temporary bus passes once a bus rider receives their permanent bus pass. Administrators will only give a discretionary bus pass on an emergency basis. Losing or forgetting a bus pass is not an emergency. Bus riders should go to the office and call for a ride home. A replacement bus pass will cost $5.00 in the main office. Bus Payment Policy: Parents/guardians that select the Quarterly bus payment plan must submit payment before each new quarter. Once submitted, bus riders may update their bus pass in the office. Bus drivers will deny a ride home to students without an updated bus pass. Students who qualify for free meals for the school year qualify for free bus. If a student’s meal status changes from free to reduce or paid for the school year, they no longer qualify for free bus. Their current bus pass will no longer be valid. Parents/guardians must submit payment to continue bus service.

BUS PAYMENT PLANS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

PASS TYPE ANNUAL QUARTERLY

Roundtrip $270.00 $72.00

One-Way $135.00 $36.00

Coupons $12.50 per sheet of 10 CASH ONLY

Please select your payment plan carefully. The Hawaii Department of Education has a NO REFUND policy on all school bus pass purchases. All payments will not be pro-rated. Examples include:

Qualifying for free meals after submitting payment

Suspensions

Unexpected change in transportation needs

Military deployment

No longer on Geographic Exception


Downgrades are not applicable. Refunds will not be given when changing from round trip to one way. Parents/guardians uncertain of their transportation plans are advised not to purchase a bus pass, and should purchase bus coupons until arrangements are finalized. The office handles bus payments, and accepts cash, check, or money order. Please make checks payable to: Department of Education. Non-Sufficient funds on checks submitted for bus payments will result in an invalid bus pass. Parents/guardians must repay the amount in cash, pay a $25.00 service charge, and provide alternate transportation until cleared. All future payments must be paid cash only. Bus Rules and Discipline: Transporting students is a tremendous responsibility. Bus riders and parents/guardians are responsible for behavior at bus stops and on the bus. All bus riders must follow all safety rules and regulations. Bus riders who violate rules and regulations are subject to the following: First Referral – Warning by school administrator Second Referral – Suspension from riding the bus for 5 school days Third Referral – Suspension from riding the school bus for 30 school days Fourth Referral – Suspension from riding the bus for the remaining school year Serious behavior violations may result in removal from the bus for an appropriate length of time from the first referral. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their own transportation arrangements when their child receives a bus suspension. Private Transportation: Parents/Guardians may drop off their children in the following areas:

Parking lot/turn around area above cafeteria, adjacent to Building B Parking lot/turn around area between cafeteria and high school office

Once students arrive, whether they’re a bus rider or dropped off, they must remain on the middle school campus. Students are dismissed when the school day ends. If a student leaves campus or goes to the high school they’ll be in violation of school rules (i.e. leaving campus without permission, trespassing), and subject to discipline. GE students, students who live within 1.5 miles from school, or students requesting different bus route need to request “Space Available” bus service. Please complete “Request for a Student to Ride School Bus on a Space Available Basis” (Form CS-101), along with a completed bus application. Submit both forms to the office. After verified by the office staff, completed requests will be forwarded to West Hawaii Student Transportation office for review and decision. Your child may not ride the bus until the District Transportation Officer approves your request. Please plan alternate transportation. The school will contact parent/guardian when a decision is reached. Approval/disapproval may take at least 4 – 6 weeks after the first school day because priority is first given to students living in district to and from their place of residence. The District Transportation Officer must also review space availability. Approved Space Available bus riders must pay full price, regardless of meal status. Approved requests are valid for one school year.


Moving to a new Residence: If you’re moving and live within the qualifying distance, please complete a Student Information Update Form (available at the office), and a new bus application. New Residence verification (i.e. copy of rental/lease agreement, utility bill) is required. Students may not ride their new bus route until all documents are completed and verified.

EARLY STUDENT RELEASE

It is a priority at Konawaena Middle School to maximize classroom contact between teachers and students. As such, we ask that you seriously consider any request to release your child from school early. Students who are not in school cannot learn. Process: If you must pick up your child for an appointment, or any other reason, please do the following:

Write a note listing the release time, reasons for the release and who will be picking up the student.

Have your child bring the note to the office BEFORE school to get an early release pass. This will excuse them from class and come to the office at the designated time.

Come in to the school office to sign your child out at the time provided on your note. In our effort to eliminate classroom disruptions, we will not go the classroom to get the student if you come earlier than the time stated on your note, or if your child is late in coming to the office. If you come to the office without prior notice, your child will be released at the end of the class period. Any adult, besides the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s), authorized to pick up a student must be listed on the student’s emergency card….UNLESS prior arrangements have been made. If someone other than those listed above will be signing out your child, we must have written consent in order for the child to be released. Written consent will be verified by the office staff. Parents or relatives picking up students from the health room may proceed to the health room to sign the student out.

Beginning and End of the Day: Morning supervision is not available before 7:15 am. Afterschool supervision will be available till 3:30 pm. For their safety, do not drop off students before 7:15 am. Please pick up students after school by 3:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays, students should be picked up by 1:45 pm.

PHONE MESSAGES Unless there is an emergency, delivery of phone messages to students cannot be guaranteed. Please make afterschool arrangements before school. Calls for teachers will be sent to their voicemail during the school day.


VISITOR CHECK-IN In order to better serve you and to be vigilant in providing a safe environment for our students and staff, all visitors to campus must sign in and out at the main office. Visits are subject to the approval of administration. A visitor’s pass will be issued and must be worn at all times. An unauthorized person on campus will be directed to the main office for check-in. Students are not to bring family members or friends from other schools to KMS during the school day. Parents/Guardians may request a meeting with teachers or administrators by calling the office. They may not meet teachers unannounced before and during the school day.

CELL PHONE POLICY (Revised 6/18/2013)

Cell phones and other communication devices may not be visible during the school day. Should a student choose to bring a cell phone to school, it must remain in the OFF position as it interferes with the school’s Wi-Fi connection and will be confiscated if it is in the ON position to protect the school’s internet connection.

Consequences: Confiscation by staff member; device to be picked up by parent/guardian; mandatory conference with an Administrator. Successive consequences: Suspension for no less than two (2) days

PARTY CELEBRATIONS

Individual parties are not allowed, and celebrations must be kept to a minimum. Balloons or flowers sent to school will be held in the office for your child to pick up at the end of the day. Homemade food, including desserts are not allowed in school due to health and safety concerns. Students should bring store bought food and drinks to their advisory class celebrations. No celebrations are to take place during wiki and lunch as they are in conflict with the DOE lunch program.

SELLING OF GOODS FOR FUNDRAISING NOT AFFILIATED WITH KMS OR SELLING OF GOODS FOR MONETARY GAIN

The selling of items for fundraising not affiliated with Konawaena Middle School or the selling of items for personal monetary gain by students is strictly prohibited. Please refrain from selling items not sanctioned by the school while at school and on the bus.


HEALTH ROOM

Health Room: A trained school health assistant is available daily. The health room is located in the administration building, room F-4. Students are required to get a pass to the health room from their teacher. The school health assistant assesses the student to determine the need to release the student from school or have the student rest and return to class as appropriate. The school health assistant can be reached by calling 323-4566, extension 232. Contact with parents: If the school health assistant determines that a student should be released from school for the day, she will contact the student’s parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached by phone, the school health assistant will contact other persons listed on the student’s Emergency Card. If the parent/ guardian or designated adult cannot be contacted, the student will remain in the health room. If at any time the school health assistant is absent, a parent/guardian will be contacted by the office staff and the child will either be picked up or sent back to class. Procedure for release of students: Students must report to the health room. The school health assistant is responsible for releasing sick or injured students from school. Students who become ill during the day will not be released until they have reported to the Health Room. A parent/ guardian, or designated adult must sign the student out through the health room. Students are prohibited from using cell phones and/or classroom phones to call or text parents if they are feeling ill. Head Lice “Ukus”: Should students have live Ukus in their hair, parents will be called immediately. Emergency Requiring Ambulance: Should a student be injured severely enough that school administration feels that EMS responders are necessary; the school will call for such services. The parent/guardian will be responsible for monetary obligations for the EMS service. Should this take place, the parent/guardian will be notified as soon as possible.

Medications: The Department of Health requires that medications for students can only be administered after the form SHS-36 is filled out by the doctor and returned to the health room by a parent or authorized adult. Students must report to the health room to take their medication.


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Konawaena Middle School offers an array of Student Support Services to help ensure that all students are successful. The basic responsibility for student success rests with the student. Parents assist by providing a structured learning environment at home while a team of teachers provide the appropriate instruction and learning activities at school.

Special Services: When a student makes limited progress, the parent, child and teachers may meet to discuss additional support services. Available services include:

Evaluation and Assessments are available through Section 36 and 504 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);

Special Education and 504 Services are provided for students found eligible under IDEA. Parents are encouraged to talk to any of their child’s teachers or the school counselor or Student Services Coordinator, if they feel their child may require special services for any reason. Students may also be referred for services by teachers, at which time the counselor or Student Services Coordinator will call the parents and arrange a meeting to discuss the concerns and possible additional support.

Counseling is available on campus for all students who may need help with individual problems. Group counseling is also available.

Behavioral Counseling is also available.

Gifted and Talented program provides service to identified students in the regular classroom and also provides for special project time during the week. Advisory is a daily period where students are provided the opportunity to talk with others and an adult about issues confronting students during the middle school years. Team building activities, social skills, study skills, intramural sports, and service projects are all part of the Advisory program.

ELL Classes (English Language Learners) are provided to assist students in learning English so they may be successful in their regular classes. Individual and group help is offered during the school day. AVID Program: Advancement via Individual Determination. AVID comes from the Latin root avidus, meaning “eager for knowledge”. The AVID program is designed to increase school wide learning and performance for students. Currently, KMS offers this through our elective courses as a year-long elective choice. The purpose of AVID is to restructure the teaching methods of an entire school and to open access to the curricula that will ensure four-year college eligibility for the majority of students. The mission of AVID is to ensure that:

Students will succeed in rigorous curriculum (Algebra)

Students will complete a rigorous college preparatory path

Students will enter mainstream activities of the school

Students will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and

Students will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society


AVID is a year-long elective and in order to enroll, you must apply for this special program. Currently, KMS offers two AVID elective courses. Please contact our AVID teacher for more information about this program. Lockers are available for students and are located outside most of the classrooms. Students supply their own combination lock and provide the office with their combination (for emergencies). No laser or key locks are allowed. Lockers are assigned during registration, only after all dues are paid and schedules received. Lockers are assigned on a first come first served basis. Due to the small size of some of our classrooms, some teachers do not permit backpacks in the classroom as they take up too much space, so please take advantage of securing a locker and placing your backpack in the assigned locker.

Student Activities develop the social skills of students and promote team work. School activities are an important aspect of the middle school experience. At KMS, activities include community service projects, dances, fun assemblies, spirit week, field trips (non academic), and positive behavior activities. These activities are supplemental and participation is not required. Attending these activities is considered a privilege.

Teaming is the basic structure of the middle school program at KMS. Students are supported in their learning and development when teachers working with them are able to share information, curriculum, and interdisciplinary thematic units to provide a comprehensive integrated program and to support success with the Common Core State Standards.

Student recognition is provided each quarter through assemblies and awards that celebrate the successes of students academically and socially.

PARENT COMMUNICATION

The school attempts to keep parents informed about their child’s progress in a variety of ways. School Website: Visit our website at konawaenamiddle.k12.hi.us to view our calendar, currents news, and announcements. Infinite Campus Portal: In an effort to improve communication between school and home, and to keep parents updated on your student’s academic progress, KMS uses an online grading system called Infinite Campus. This system allows families to login and view student’s assignments, scores, and progress. Please be sure to complete the registration form at the beginning of the school year in order to access this system. Check that your e-mail address is correct and updated. Progress Reports: School teams send out two progress reports every quarter. Progress reports are sent out every three weeks with a report card at the end of the quarter. (This information can also be accessed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.) Thursday Newsletter: The Thursday Newsletter is available online on our website. Every other Thursday, students are given a hard copy of the Newsletter to take home to parents that have opted out of the online version. Please establish a regular procedure of reading the newsletter with your child each week.


Report Cards: Official grade reports are sent home four times a year and will show grades and credits earned at the end of each academic quarter. Report cards are mailed at the end of the year.

Open House: Parents are invited to meet their child’s teachers and find out about the general curriculum of the grade level and team during an evening meeting held in August. Student-Led Conferences: Students present evidence of their achievement of the school-wide learning goals and the Common Core State Standards. Goal setting, self-reflection, and parent reflection are included in these conferences. Student Led Conferences are held in October and April.

SCC: The School Community Council meets monthly. The focus of the SCC is shared decision making regarding the direction of the school. Please contact the school office for meeting dates and times.

INTERNET AND WI-FI USAGE

The Wi-Fi at KMS is secure. To access the different Wi-Fi accounts, a KMS password is needed. The following restrictions are in place:

Faculty Wi-Fi has full access (including YouTube)

Student Wi-Fi has limited access (YouTube blocked)

Guest Wi-Fi has very limited access Without the password you cannot access the school Wi-Fi accounts. All internet connections are done through the Tech Coordinator. If a student or person is using their cell phone or personal device on campus, they are not to connect to the KMS Wi-Fi. Hence they will be utilizing their own personal data minutes. The Cell Phone Policy remains in effect, where by all cell phones are to be put away and turned off. Students are not allowed to take photos and post them of social media. This is in complete violation of the “FERPA Privacy Act”. Cell phones must be put away and turned off for security reasons, especially during testing. Having cell phones out may jeopardize the integrity of the testing. The school and parents of the violator will be held accountable.


USE OF COMPUTERS AND INTERNET USE POLICY

Konawaena Middle School recognizes that computers are used to support learning and to enhance instruction. It is a general policy that all computers are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. All students will be required to submit a signed “Computer and Internet Usage Consent and Waiver” (Consent/Waiver) form and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form. Computer licenses will be issued to all students who have turned in the consent/waiver form, a signed AUP and passed the computer use test. Konawaena Middle School declares unethical and unacceptable behavior as just cause for taking disciplinary action, revoking information network access privileges, and/or initiating legal action for any activity through which an individual:

1. Uses the information network for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene purposes, or in support of such activities. Illegal activities shall be defined as those which violate local, state and/or federal laws. Inappropriate is defined as a violation of the intended use of the network, and/or purpose and goal. An obscene activity is defined as a violation of generally accepted social standards for use of a publicly owned and operated communication vehicle.

2. Uses the information networks for any illegal activity, including violation of copyrights or other contracts violating such matters as institutional or third party copyright, license agreements and other contracts.

3. Intentionally disrupts network traffic or crashes the network systems.

4. Degrades, destroys or disrupts equipment of system performance.

5. Uses KMS computing resources for financial gain or fraud.

6. Steals data or causes damage to equipment or intellectual property.

7. Vandalizes the data or files of others.

8. Gains or seeks to gain unauthorized access to resources or entities.

9. Invades the privacy of individuals.

10. Posts anonymous messages.

11. Possesses any data which might be considered illegal.

12. Transmits obscene or harassing material.

13. Uses unauthorized entry (hacking) to any or other computers accessible via the network.

Consequences of Violating the Internet Use Policy:

1. Suspension or revocation of internet access.

2. Suspension or revocation of all computer access, phone call to parents.

3. School suspension, revocation of all computer access, phone call and letter to parents.

4. Legal action and prosecution by the authorities.


Remedies and Recourse: Anyone accused of any violations will be afforded due process rights.

DISCIPLINE PLAN

(REVISED JUNE 26, 2017)

Education is our fundamental function; we expect that each student will grow academically, emotionally, socially and morally. Our students will become productive citizens, able to function successfully in society. To ensure that all students have this opportunity, Our School Discipline Plan is designed to:

Promote a safe and secure learning environment.

Promote positive self-esteem and discourage acts that are anti-social and self-defeating.

Promote responsible student conduct at all on-campus and off campus activities.

Promote appropriate student behavior that will enable students to be involved in uninterrupted educational activities

Effective discipline requires commitment and consistency from all school stakeholders. The Discipline Plan may be used to teach, counsel, redirect misbehavior, and assign consequences when necessary, while also supporting positive behavior.

THE TEACHER’S ROLE: Teachers have the primary responsibility for the disciplining and counseling of students under their supervision during school hours. Teachers will develop classroom management plans. Those plans shall include appropriate responses to Class C and D disciplinary infractions. They will communicate with parents and administration to avert discipline problems and to reinforce student efforts to demonstrate responsible behavior. At KMS, our school community is responsible for following 3 simple school rules which are:

1. Take care of yourself

2. Take care of each other

3. Take care of this place

After exhausting all appropriate methods of intervention, a teacher may refer a student to the administrator if the student misbehavior persists and/or causes a disruption to the classroom that adversely affects other students’ learning. Upon the student’s return to the classroom, the teacher is expected to continue with measures to deter repeat infractions. As with any initiative, good communication is key. It is necessary to send a referral with all students referred for either a Class C or Class D offense. Although a referral is also necessary for Class A & B offenses, due to the severity of the offense, the referral should be sent to the administrator by the end of the school day on which the offense took place. Teachers are responsible for knowing their role and following procedures as outlined in the school discipline plan. All teachers will assist in the introduction and discussion of the school discipline plan during the first two weeks of the school year. Consequences for Class A, B, C and D offenses will be reviewed with all students in each classroom.


Teachers will also write and enforce classroom rules which will be discussed with and understood by all students under their instruction. Consequences for violating class rules will be reviewed with all students in each classroom. Teachers are required to provide work for students who have been suspended for more than 4 days, after twenty-four hours of parent’s or administration’s request. Teachers may not hold a suspended student accountable for work which has not been provided for the student in a timely manner.

THE STUDENT’S ROLE: Students are responsible to work in cooperation with the school staff and their parents in order to create and maintain a safe and wholesome school environment. Every student is responsible for his/her own learning, as well as allowing peers to learn and teachers to teach. Therefore it is expected that all students will know and follow all school-wide and classroom rules.

Students are expected to:

Follow all school and classroom rules.

Attend all classes on time and encourage peers to attend classes on time.

Be prepared for class.

Communicate class activities and expectations with parents.

Use only appropriate language.

Refrain from making derogatory, slanderous or malicious remarks about others.

Act only in a non-violent manner.

Refrain from bringing contraband items to campus.

Always show respect for others’ personal space and property.

Follow school’s Dress Code Policy.

Refrain from public intimacy.

Respect the civil rights of others. Refrain from the use of alcohol, marijuana and other illicit substances.

THE PARENT’S ROLE: The primary responsibility for student behavior belongs with the parent. This discipline plan seeks to reinforce positive values and beliefs that should be taught in the home. Conversely, Parents are expected to:

Check their child’s planner.

Provide a suitable learning environment for their child in the home.

Provide materials necessary for their child to succeed in the classroom.

Use Infinite Campus when possible to view their child’s performance.

Communicate with teachers, school office or administrator when questions or concerns arise.

Review progress reports and report cards with their child.

Attend Student Led Conferences.

Monitor their child for signs of negative behavior.


THE ADMINISTRATOR’S ROLE: Administrators are responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment within the school. They are expected to take any and all disciplinary actions necessary to preserve a secure educational setting. Administrators are expected to investigate and manage discipline for all Class A and B offenses. Administrators may also need to step in when a teacher has exhausted all available interventions for Class C or D level misbehaviors. Administrators act in support of teachers, and also preserve a student’s right to “Due Process”.

Administrators are expected to:

Investigate incidents of Class A and B student misbehavior and determine consequences for these misbehaviors.

Support teachers who have exhausted all available interventions for Class C and D offenses with certain students.

Assign appropriate consequences including loss of privileges and suspension for misbehavior.

Ensure that students receive appropriate support to maintain acceptable behavior.

Be familiar with the school’s discipline plan, federal mandates and Chapter 19 law. Support teachers and their classroom rules.

Communicate with students, their parents and teachers about misbehaviors and consequences.

Protect the civil rights of students, teachers and other school stakeholders.


CHAPTER 19 INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES*

*The actual consequence must be determined by administration and will be decided for each child based on the circumstances of each individual case. Consequences listed below will be used as a guideline to be considered before administration makes a decision.

CLASS D OFFENSES (AGAINST SCHOOL RULES)

CH. 19 TERM

DESCRIPTION OF BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCE*

Contraband

Cell phone use ANYTIME on campus. Procedure: Teacher or other staff member confiscates the phone and turns it in by 2:45pm to the office. An administrator will handle the situation from there.

1st: Confiscate phone. Call parent. Parent must pick up phone from Administrator and sign log. 2nd and subsequent offenses: Out of school suspension for no less than Two (2) days.

Contraband

Sharpie Pens or other permanent markers, spray paint, whipped cream, shaving cream, or other possible graffiti makers. Procedure: Teacher or other staff member confiscates item and turns it in to the office ASAP. NOTE: No one should be telling students to bring these items to school as part of their school supplies.

1st: Teacher will confiscate items and turn them in to Admin. Admin will document and call parent. Parent will need to pick up items from Admin. 2nd: Teacher will confiscate items and turn them in to Admin. Admin will document and call parent. Parent will need to pick up items from Admin. Detention or loss of privileges. 3rd & Subsequent: Confiscate items. Suspension for insubordination. Admin to call parents to pick up item.

Contraband

iPod, MP3 player, game player, other electronic device (not all such devices will be considered to be similar, and so different devices may not have cumulative effect) Procedure: Teacher or other staff member confiscates the item and turns it in ASAP to the office. An administrator will take it from there. Note: Konawaena Middle School will not assume responsibility for contraband items brought on campus which are broken, lost or stolen. Valuable items and money (except lunch money or fundraising money at the appropriate time) should not be brought to school.

1st: Confiscate. Document. Return to student. Call parent. 2nd: Confiscate. Loss of free time privileges. Call parent. 3rd and subsequent: Confiscate. Suspend for insubordination. Call parent. Return item to parent.


Contraband

Toys, balls, skateboards, or other playthings. Procedure: Items to be confiscated and turned in at the office

1st: Teacher confiscates item. Documents incident and returns item to student after school. 2nd: Confiscate and hold for parent pick-up. Call parent. Loss of free time privileges. 3rd and subsequent: Confiscate item and give to administrator. Suspend for insubordination. Call parent. Return item to parent.

Contraband

Balloons, flotation devices, beach balls or other inflatables. Procedure: Direct student to deflate items. Balloons may be stored in the office for the day. Students should not be writing on these items with permanent pens, as these are contraband. Students should not be using items to play games like catch or volleyball.

1st: Document. Student deflates item or puts in office. 2nd: Confiscate item. Call parent. Loss of free time. 3rd & subsequent: Confiscate. Suspend for insubordination. Call parent. Return item to parent.

Contraband

Tobacco, electronic cigarettes and related products (vapes). Procedure: Confiscate items. Turn in at the office. An administrator will handle it from there.

1st: Item confiscated. Parent contacted. Suspension. 2nd and subsequent: Confiscate. Suspend for insubordination.

Contraband

Candy, gum, caffeinated or energy drinks, soda, or other consumables which are against the rules. Procedure: Confiscate. Notify office.

1st: Teacher confiscates and documents. 2nd: Confiscate. Call parent. Loss of free time. 3rd and subsequent: Confiscate. Referral to Admin. Suspend for insubordination.

Contraband

Rubber bands, pea shooters, spit wads, airsoft pellets, other low-level types of shooters and projectiles. Procedure: Confiscate items. Turn in to administration with referral.

1st: Teacher confiscates item and documents. Call home. Loss of free time. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension for insubordination and possible harassment or bullying.

Contraband

Dangerous Materials: Lighters, matches, sharp edged instruments etc. Procedure: Confiscate items. Turn in to administration with referral.

1st: Confiscate. Document. Call home and loss of free time. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension for insubordination.


Disrespect/ Non -

Compliance (Classroom)

Low-level disobedience. May take the form of (but is not limited to) breaking of classroom rules, talking out of turn, refusing to follow teacher directions. Procedure: Teacher addresses the behaviors in the classroom as part of his/her classroom management. If all strategies at teacher's disposal are of no avail, the student may be referred to an administrator.

1st: Teacher redirects in situation. 2nd: Disciplinary action in classroom and teacher calls home. 3rd and subsequent: Referred to administration. Loss of free time. Possible suspension for insubordination.

Disrespect/ Non-

Compliance (Outside of

the Classroom)

Low-level disobedience. May take the form of (but is not limited to) willful breaking of campus rules, disregarding of adult directions, acting in a disrespectful manner toward peers or adults. Procedure: Adult who observes behavior refers student to an administrator.

1st: Teacher correction. Document. Call home. Referral if teacher does not know the student. 2nd: Loss of free time privileges. 3rd and subsequent: Further loss of free time privileges or possible suspension for insubordination.

Disruption

Low-level behaviors which disrupt classroom or other campus procedures. Procedure: Adult in charge redirects student. If behavior persists, use classroom management procedures or if not in classroom, refer the student to an administrator.

1st: Correction. Document. 2nd: In classroom, employ management strategies to address behavior. Call parent. Outside of classroom, refer to administration. 3rd and subsequent: Refer to administrator. Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension for insubordination.


Dress Code Violation

Shoulder straps of less than one inch.

Shirts with inappropriate messages.

Exposed cleavage, back or midriff.

Exposed underwear.

See-through material.

Very short shorts (less than fingertip length)

Very short skirts (less than fingertip length)

Halter tops

Razor Backs

Gang paraphernalia such as bandanas or chains.

Trench coats or masks. Procedure: Teacher or other staff member send offending student to the counselor with a referral stating the problem (counselor will take word of adult over that of student).

1st: Confiscation of original garment. Loan of courtesy garment if necessary and available. Return of original garment to student upon return of courtesy garment. Counselor to call home. 2nd: Loss of free time privileges. Hold in nurse’s office until parent comes with an appropriate replacement garment. Counselor to call home. 3rd and subsequent: Suspend for insubordination. Notify parent.

Inappropriate Language

Student uses inappropriate language, but not in a way which is intended to harass others. Procedure: Address student. Point out the inappropriate nature of the language. If the language continues, take further disciplinary action.

1st: Teacher correction and document. 2nd: Referral to admin. Loss of free time privileges. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Further loss of free time or possible suspension.

Lying and Cheating

Lying to adults, especially to avoid blame and/or consequences. Procedure: Refer to administration

1st: Loss of free time in addition to serving consequence student is trying to avoid. Call home. 2nd: Further loss of free time privileges. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Suspension for insubordination.

Lying and Cheating

Cheating on tests or assignments. Procedure: Document. Assign classroom consequences. If behavior persists, refer to administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges. Call home. 2nd: Loss of free time privileges or suspension. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Suspension. Call home


Physical Contact

Low-level physical contact with another person such as, but not limited to: poking, tapping, nudging, bumping. Procedure: Point out inappropriate touching and attempt to correct. If physical contact continues, refer to an administrator.

1st: Loss of free time privileges. 2nd: Further loss of free time privileges. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Further loss of free time or suspension. Call home.

Property Misuse

School or personal property is used in an inappropriate fashion, without causing damage to the property. Procedure: Point out inappropriate behavior to the student. If property misuse continues, refer to administration.

1st: Teacher correction. Document. Possible loss of privileges. Call parent. 2nd: Loss of free time privileges. Refer to Admin. Admin. calls parent. 3rd and subsequent: Continued loss of free time privileges or suspension.

Tardy

Student enters class after the tardy bell has rung. Procedure: Teacher points out incorrect behavior and gives warning, followed by classroom consequences if the behavior persists. If all else fails, write a referral to administration.

1st: Correct. Document. 2nd: Teacher to call parent. 3rd and subsequent: Referral to administration. Loss of free time privileges.

Violation of

Other School Rules

In an off-limits area. Procedure: Students may not be aware that the area is off-limits. Correct the behavior and if the problem persists refer to an administrator.

1st: Correct. Document. Possible loss of free time privileges. 2nd: Loss of free time privileges. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Further loss of free time privileges; possible suspension for insubordination.

CLASS “C” OFFENSES (AGAINST DOE RULES)

Abusive Language

Verbal messages that use words in an inappropriate way and may include but is not limited to swearing, name-calling, or profanity. Procedure: Correct student behavior. Refer to administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges. Call parent. 2nd: Further loss of free time privileges; possible suspension. 3rd and subsequent: Suspension.

Class Cutting

Unauthorized absence of a student from class. Procedure: Refer to administration ASAP.

1st: Loss of free time privileges; call home. 2nd and subsequent: Further loss of free time privileges. Call home.


Insubordination

Disregard or refusal to obey an order which a teacher, officer, or other employee of the department gives to a student. Procedure: Document behavior and refer ASAP to an administrator.

1st: Loss of Privileges or Suspension. Call home. 2nd: Suspension. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Suspension. Possible change of placement in severe cases student might change teams.

Laser Pen/Pointer

Possession of a device that emits a bright laser light that appears as a dot on any surface at which it is aimed and is without authorized Department of Education purpose and use. Procedure: Confiscate item. Turn it in at the office with a referral explaining the situation.

1st: Loss of free time privileges. Call home. 2nd: Loss of free time privileges or suspension. 3rd and subsequent: Suspension.

Leaving Campus Without Consent

Leaving the premises of a school, Department of Education program without first obtaining permission from school officials. Procedure: Call office with information. If the suspect(s) are re-entering campus, Administrator needs to be notified and the suspects need to be searched (by administrator only) for contraband.

1st: Search by admin. Loss of free time privileges. Parents notified. 2nd: Searched by admin. Further loss of free time privileges. Call home. 3rd and subsequent: Suspension for insubordination. Searched by admin. Call home.

Smoking

Possession, use, sale or distribution of tobacco products. Procedure: DO NOT SEARCH. Have student escorted directly to administrator. Do not permit student to use the bathroom or leave your sight (the student may try to “ditch” the evidence).

1st and subsequent: Suspension. Phone call home.

Truancy

Student is absent from class(es) or the school campus without authorization from the principal or designee. Procedure: Report incident to administration.

1st and subsequent: Loss of free time privileges. Phone call to parent. (It is not appropriate to suspend the suspect for being absent from school).


CLASS "B" OFFENSES (AGAINST HAWAI’I LAW)

Bullying

Any written, verbal, graphic, or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward other particular student(s) and the behavior causes mental or physical harm to the other student(s); and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment. Procedure: Notify administration ASAP.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension. Phone call to parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Possible police report.

Cyberbullying

Use of an electronic device such as computer or phone to bully. Must be happening on campus or be severe enough to have an effect on the victim while present on campus. This includes videotaping a fight and posting it on a website. Procedure: Document. Notify administration ASAP.

1st: Call home. Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension. Reported to police. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Call to parent. Police report.

Disorderly Conduct

Acting in such a manner so as to cause a major disruption; may involve physical contact, verbal abuse, inappropriate display of affection or other actions which disrupt proceedings. Procedure: Document the behavior. Refer to administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or suspension, depending on the behavior. Phone call to parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension and phone call to parent (since Disorderly Conduct may take many forms, administration may treat different types of disorderly conduct as first offenses).

False Alarm

Causing a false alarm of fire or other emergency to be transmitted to or within an official or volunteer fire department, any governmental agency, or public utility. Procedure: Document behavior. Notify administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension. Call Home. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Call home.

Forgery

Signing a name other than the student's own name on a document; illegal production or reproduction of materials such as passes or fundraising tickets. Procedure: Document, collect evidence and notify administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension. Phone call to parent. 2nd: Suspension. Call home.


Gambling

Betting on any circumstance or event that is not under the control of the person making the wager. Procedure: Document. Report to administration

1st: Loss of free time privileges. Phone call home. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Phone call home.

Harassment

Behavior which causes the victim to feel uncomfortable or threatened (does not depend on the intent of the harasser). Procedure: Report ASAP to administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension. Phone call to parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. (Since there are many forms of harassment, incidents may not always be viewed as cumulative). Police Report.

Hazing

Negative behavior directed at a victim for the purpose of initiating the victim into an organization or group. Procedure: Document and report to admin.

1st: Loss of privileges or possible suspension. Call to parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension and call to parent. Police report

Inappropriate Use of the

Internet

Violation of the Internet Access Policy, the DOE's Internet Access Regulations, and the Network Support Services Branch's Acceptable User Guidelines for using computers and network resources. Procedure: Document and report to administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or suspension. Phone call to parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Phone call to parent. Student use of internet privileges revoked.

Theft (Occurs while in the same class

period)

Obtaining of money or property that does not belong to the suspect. Procedure: Hold students in the room. Ask students to return the item(s). Notify office and ask for security or administrator to respond. DO NOT SEARCH STUDENTS' BELONGINGS.


Theft (Occurred at

a time previous to

present class period or outside of

class)

Obtaining of money or property that does not belong to the suspect. Procedure: Notify administration ASAP (the longer the time period before report comes in, the less likely admin is to recover item(s))



Trespassing

Unauthorized entrance or remaining on campus after being warned or requested to leave by a school official or the police. Procedure: Notify SRO or administrator right away.

1st: Cite for trespassing. 2nd and subsequent: Notify Police. Document.

CLASS "A" OFFENSES (AGAINST HAWAI’I LAW)

Assault

Intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently causing serious bodily injury to another person with or without a dangerous instrument. Procedure: Document and report immediately to administrator.

1st and subsequent: Loss of free time privileges or suspension. Police report. Call to parent.

Burglary

Entering or remaining without permission in a school building with intent to commit an offense against a person, or against school property or other property located at the school. Procedure: Notify administration.

1st: Loss of privileges or suspension. Call home. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Call home. Possible police report.

Dangerous Instrument

Possession of any instrument, substance or device that could be used to inflict death or bodily injury. (Large knife, brass knuckles, explosives etc.) Procedure: Do not try to disarm the student. Notify the office without alerting the student

1st: Suspension. Call parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Call to parents. Possible police report.

Dangerous Weapon

Dangerous Weapon Possession of an instrument (not a firearm) whose sole design and purpose is to inflict bodily injury or death. Procedure: Do not try to disarm the student. Notify the office without alerting the student.

1st and subsequent: Suspension. Call home. Notify police.


Drug Paraphernalia

Possession of any equipment, products, or materials of any kind, or combination thereof which is used, intended for use, or designed for use, in planting, harvesting, producing, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance. Procedure: Confiscate any items in use. If possession is suspected, call for security or administration. DO NOT SEARCH STUDENT

1st and subsequent: Suspension. Notify parent. Police report.

Extortion

Use of threats, violence or other negative behavior to obtain another person's money or property. Procedure: Document and report to administration.

1st: Loss of free time privileges or possible suspension. Notify parent. Possible police report. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Notify parent. Police report.

Fighting

Instigating or provoking physical contact involving anger or hostility. Includes being a messenger or “cheerleader” before or during a fight.

1st: Loss of privileges or suspension. Call home. Possible police report. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Police report.

Firearms

Possession of a toy or other gun which can fire a projectile. Possession of a device that is designed to expel a projectile. Possession of an explosive device designed to cause bodily injury. Procedure: Do not try to confiscate a firearm. Notify administration or security.

1st and subsequent: Mandatory 1 school year dismissal (may be appealed by student's family). Police report. (Note: some items that expel a projectile may not be designed or intended to cause bodily injury).

Homicide Causing the death of another person 1st and subsequent: Suspension. Police

report.

Illicit Drugs

Confirmed use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or crystal methamphetamine. Also, included here are prescription pills being sold or illegally provided to other students. Procedure: Confiscate item if in plain sight. Do not attempt to search students. Discreetly call for administration or security.

1st and subsequent: 45 school day suspension. Arrest (in case of possession). CRAFT Assessment done. Police report.


Intoxicating Substance

Use

Possession or use of an intoxicating substance such as (but not limited to) alcohol, kava or betel nut. Procedure: Confiscate item if in plain sight. Do not attempt to search students. Discreetly call for Administration or security

1st and subsequent: 45 school day suspension. Police report. Arrest for possession.

Property Damage or Vandalism

Damaging the property of the school or another person; destroying or defacing school property or facility; or destroying or defacing school materials, such as but not limited to planners, identification name tags, or meal cards. Procedure: Document. Report to admin.

1st: Restitution and/or suspension. Call to parent. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension and restitution.

Robbery

Threat or actual use of force or the attempt to cause bodily injury in the commission of a theft. Procedure: Document and report to administration

1st and subsequent: Suspension. Call to parent. Police report.

Sexual Offense

Unwanted touching or grabbing of sexual parts, indecent exposure, or forcing another person to participate in sexual acts without their consent.

1st: Suspension and call parent. Police report. 2nd and subsequent: Suspension. Police report.

Terroristic Threatening

Threatening to cause bodily injury to another person. Intent to cause the unnecessary evacuation of a classroom or building. Display of a look-alike or toy gun. Procedure: Document. Report immediately to administration.

1st and subsequent: Suspension. Call home. Confiscation of look-alike weapon. Police report.


CONTRABAND LIST Contraband is any item(s) that causes or may cause a disruption to school operations or detracts from educational process and/or the safety and welfare of students. Contraband is NOT to be brought to school and will be confiscated if found in the possession of any student. Parents and/or Guardians will have to pick up confiscated items. Administration has the right to declare any other items as contraband. Below is a partial list:

Sharpie Pens

Aerosol Sprays

“Boom Boxes”, External Speakers

Bandanas (any display of “colors”)

Any electronic devise: Cellular/Smart Phones, Pagers, Gaming Device

Dangerous Materials: Lighters, matches, sharp edged instruments, etc.

Gambling Devices

Noisemakers

Pepper Spray

Toy gun or laser pointers

Tobacco or Alcohol – Any Form

Vapor or Electronic Cigarettes

Water Balloons

Whipped Cream, Shaving Cream

Offensive Clothing: Clothing in violation of dress guidelines

Skateboards, Skates, Skate Shoes (Heelys), Roller Blades

Shots, Slam Books, Mad Libs, and other Paper Books that include derogatory remarks about students or teachers will be confiscated. Students who have the material in their possession and students who circulate it will be disciplined. (Parents will be called in for a conference and given the material).

iPods, MP3 Players, Video Games, Personal CD Players, personal iPads/electronic Tablets, Radios, Tape Recorders, Internet Music are considered contraband if used and visible on campus.

Consequences:

First Offense: Warning, parents contacted Second Offense: Detention Third Offense: Suspension

Konawaena Middle School will not assume responsibility for items brought on campus which are broken, lost or stolen. Valuable items and money (except lunch money or fundraising money at the appropriate time) should not be brought to school.


BELL SCHEDULE SY 2017 – 2018

OPENING BELL RINGS AT 8:15 AM

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY

FRIDAY

8:20 – 8:30 Homeroom

8:20 – 8:30 Homeroom 8:32 – 9:32 Block 1

8:32 – 9:42 Block 1 9:34 – 10:34 Block 2

9:42 – 10:02 RECESS 10:34 – 10:54 RECESS

10:04 – 11:14 Block 2 10:56 – 11:56 Block 3

11:16 – 12:26 Block 3 11:58 – 12:58 Block 4

12:26 – 12:56 LUNCH 12:58 – 1:28 LUNCH

12:58 – 2:08 Block 4 1:30 – 2:00 S.U.R.F.

2:10 – 2:45 Advisory 2:00 – 2:45 Advisory

WEDNESDAY

8:20 – 8:30 Homeroom

8:32 – 9:42 Block 1

9:42 – 10:02 RECESS

10:04 – 11:14 Block 2

11:16 – 12:26 Block 3

12:26 – 12:56 LUNCH

12:58 – 1:30 Advisory

PERIOD ROTATIONS MAY VARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.