This slide presentation was delivered by Po'o Kumu, Pilimai Traub, at our 'ohana nights on Mon, 09/14, and Tue, 09/15.

1. Kua o Ka Lā
Hīpuʻu Program
Mākua Hālāwai
(Parent Meeting & Workshop)
Kepakemapa 2015
(September 2015)

2. Agenda
● 5:00 Gather for Opening Pule
● 5:15 Serve Dinner
● 5:30 Introduction and KOKL Information
● 6:00 Parent Workshop
● 7:00 Closing

3. KOKL Vision
Vision: Kua O Ka Lā (KOKL) has adopted
the concept of Ke Ala Pono -
The Right Path - to describe our goal of
nurturing and developing our youth. We
believe that every individual has a unique
potential and that it is our responsibility to
help our students learn to work together
within the local community to create a future
that is pono - right.

4. KOKL Mission
To provide Ka Pae 'Aina o Hawaii with the
knowledge and skills, through Hawaiian
values and place-based educational
opportunities, that prepare receptive,
responsive, and self-sustaining individuals
that live "ke ala pono" (positive pilina 'aina,
pilina kanaka, and pilina 'uhane).

5. KOKL Purpose
KOKL offers a specialized program which
provide student with solid core curriculum
combined with Native Hawaiian cultural and
value based approach to education.
From the early morning wehena chants to
the closing circle in the afternoon, Kua O Ka
Lā students are encouraged to walk
“Ke Ala Pono - the right path.”

6. ʻAelike
(KOKL School Wide Behavior Expectations)
● Aloha kekahi i kekahi
● Mālama i kou kuleana
● Kōkua aku, kōkua mai
● Mahalo i ka mea loaʻa
● Kūlia i ka nuʻu
Communication is the KEY to understanding.
Parent kuleana:
● Honor all expectations and commitments above
● Attend conferences and parent workshops on your childʻs progress
● Support your childʻs daily success by providing needed time, space and
supplies for completing any work and/or forms sent home
● Provide input and feedback on overall well-being of your child as
necessary
● Join a committee and/or volunteer with various tasks and kuleana at KOKL
● A family must complete kōkua hours (4 per quarter for a total of 16), your
childʻs admission in the following school year is contingent upon the
completion of these hours!)

7. Hīpuʻu History
● Initial Program Implementation 2011-12 SY
● Approximately 40 students, with students on campus
taking one or more courses (Hilo, Pūʻalaʻa)
● Miloliʻi Hīpuʻu 2012-13 SY (~50 students Hilo, Miloliʻi,
Naʻalehu, Pūʻalaʻa)
● 2013-2014 (~90 students, Hilo, Miloliʻi, SPACE,
Pūʻalaʻa)
● 2014-2015 (~70 students, Hilo, Miloliʻi, Waikōloa,
Honokaʻa, Pūʻalaʻa)
● 2015-2016 (~30 students, Hilo, Miloliʻi, Pūʻalaʻa)

8. Computer Usage
●Review Kua O Ka Lā PCS Acceptable
Computer Use Policy (handbook)
●http://www.stopbullying.gov/respond/on-
the-spot/index.html
●Pono Usage-No cyberbullying, stay in
ACHIEVE3000, Google Classroom,
ALEKS Hīpuʻu while at school

9. WASC Accreditation
●2014-2015
●WASC Accredited K-12 Hawaiian Focus
Public Charter School
●Awarded 6 years with a 2 day follow up
visitation in 3 years

10. WASC Major Recommendations
• The Administration clearly define each of its leadership roles, including job
descriptions and titles, so that all stakeholders understand the kuleana of
each school administrator, and so that administrators are empowered to fully
exercise their kuleana for the improvement of the entire school organization
• The Administration and faculty work to clearly articulate the K-12 curriculum
so that it aligns with the mission and vision of the school, specifically to
integrate the “knowledge and skills,” with “Hawaiian values and place-based
educational opportunities.”
• The Administration find ways to support teachers in analyzing and
triangulating summative, qualitative and formative data to strengthen
professional decision making, and inform instruction in order to make the
program adjustments needed to meet the diverse needs of the learners being
served.
● The Governing Board, HOS, and Administration proceed with the
implementation of the 15-year Master Plan, including the certified kitchen
and upgraded internet connectivity which will contribute to the financial
sustainability, health and wellness priorities and facilitate culinary and
cultural activities and instruction.

11. STAR/SBAC Assessments
Administered 3 times during the school year.

12. Hīpuʻu Schedule
● Miloliʻi Hīpuʻu: Mon, Tues, Wed. Thurs, Fri
from 8:00-2:00 (Aunty Lei, Uncle Kaimi)
● Hilo Boys and Girls Club: Mon, Tues, Thurs
from 8:00-2:00, Wed. 8-1230 closed Fri.
(Uncle Myles, Aunty Tuʻu)
● Hīpuʻu Calendar - list of field trips for the
year, any additional field trip that may come
up will be communicated via the Newsletter.

13. Field Trips-Camps
●Hui Kaha Pōhaku with KS (google
classroom, CTE course)
●Hīpuʻu Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFrVc
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14. Parent Workshop
●Gmail/Email account, Wifi, fees ($80)
●Google Classroom (SS, HKP)
●ALEKS Math Program (2 topics/day)
●ACHIEVE3000 (4 activities 75+ per day)
●HVLN (special cases)
●Hīpuʻu Calendar
●Tech Support (Myles & Lei)
●COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR
THE SUCCESS OF HĪPUʻU

15. Student Projects
●All Hīpuʻu Student should be working on a
Science Fair Project to be completed at
the end of the 1st semester.
●Please go to this link for project
guidelines and forms.
●https://student.societyforscience.org/form
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16. Closing
●Any questions or concerns
*COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL
●Parent Survey Form
●Mahalo for attending (physically or
virtually)
●Next parent workshop will be Monday
October 19th, and Tuesday Oct. 20th.
Miloliʻi Hālau
Oct. 19th
Hilo BGC