Kalāheo High School
Newsletter Issue 137 September 2014
Schedule of Events
Tues., Sept. 9 5:30 pm 1st
PTSA Mtg of the year Teachers'
Workroom, H Bldg.
Monday, Sept. 29 First Blood
Drive on Kalāheo campus
Fall Break: October 6-10
Tues., Oct. 14 5:30 pm 2nd
PTSA mtg of the year
Sat., Oct. 25 8 am-11:30am
“Make A Difference Day” on
Kalāheo campus
Tues., Nov. 18 5:30 pm 3rd
PTSA mtg of the year (Veterans' Day Holiday is 11th)
The Kalāheo High School
Parent Newsletter is published
monthly for the Kalāheo
PTSA by Kalāheo High
School:
730 Iliaina Street, Kailua, HI
96734-1815
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Greetings Kalāheo Community!
Hope you all enjoyed the Open House and the opportunity to meet our incredible
teachers and enjoy our beautiful campus. Thank you to all the parents and staff that
participated in our Open House dinner. It would not have been possible without the
talent and support of our dedicated cafeteria staff. Mahalo Al Kahana, Tina and
staff.
We now have over 100 families and staff who have joined the PTSA this year.
Thank you to those who have signed up! Mahalo nui to those who made generous
monetary donations.
If you haven’t joined the Kalāheo PTSA—please fill out the membership form on the
website (kalaheohigh.org) and send to Kalaheo’s office with your student. We need
you! There are 930 students attending Kalāheo and much to be done.
The PTSA had the pleasure of hosting a welcome lunch for our Japanese Otake ex-
change school on August 19th. It was an American southern-style picnic served by
our parents. Thank you to everyone who made our exchange school feel Kalāheo’s
aloha spirit.
Please make a point to designate Kalāheo PTSA for eScrip rewards from Safeway.
It is our primary source of revenue and supports many of our programs throughout
the year.
Spend an hour of your time and join us for our first PTSA meeting on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 9, 2014 at 5:30 pm in the teachers’ lounge of H Bldg.
Mark your calendar to attend our biggest community improvement event of the year:
“Make A Difference Day”: October 25, 2014 from 8 am to 11:30 am.
Lastly, please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KalaheoPTSA.
Mahalo, Ray Benzing
PTSA President & Alumni
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS
Combination ACT/SAT Prep Workshops
With the generous subsidy of the Kalaheo PTSA, we are offering a
combination ACT/SAT prep workshop on campus. Students inter-
ested in taking the Fall or Spring course can pick up a registration
form from the College & Career Center (Rm H-208) Cost for the
course is $75.00. Checks payable to the Kalaheo PTSA. Fall
course payment deadline: Thurs., Sept. 4, 2014.
Fall 2014 class dates: Saturdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27; 2014 from 9-11:30 am. ; Fri-
day, Oct. 3, 2014 from 3-4:30 pm.
Spring 2015 class: Saturdays, Feb, 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2015 from 9-11:30 am; Friday,
March 6 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.
Contact:
April Inouye,
College & Career
Counselor (254-7924) or
email:
[email protected]
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For the most updated information:http://kalaheohigh.org, click on College & Career Center
PSAT Ticket Sales
Students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade can purchase their PSAT ticket in the C&C Center (H-208). Deadline to purchase a ticket is Sept. 5, 2014.
Cost is $14.00 CASH.
The PSAT will be offered on campus Wed., Oct. 15, 2014 from 8 am to 11:30 am. The PSAT is a practice SAT test. Students will receive
valuable feedback on their critical reading, math and writing skills. Juniors are highly encouraged to take the PSAT. A student's junior year
PSAT score could qualify him/her for the National Merit Scholarship program. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat.
Deadline to purchase the ticket is Friday, Sept. 5, 2014.
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College & Career Speakers
Sept. 3 9:05 am Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa
Sept. 4 11:25 am Seattle University (WA)
Sept. 8 9:05 am Ristumeikan Asia Pacific Univ. (Japan)
Sept. 8 10:20 am Holy Names University (CA)
Sept. 9 10:20 am Maryville University (MO)
Sept. 9 12:55 pm St. Martin’s University (WA)
Sept. 10 8:05 am Univ. of Portland (OR)
Sept. 10 9:05 am University of Oregon
Sept. 15 10:20 am University of Hawaii at Hilo
Sept. 24 8:05 am Colorado State Univ. & Univ. of Northern
Colorado
Sept. 24 1:45 pm Evergreen State College (WA)
Sept. 25 8:05 am Otis College of Art & Design (CA)
Sept. 25 9:35 am Honolulu Police Dept. & Explorer’s Program
Sept. 26 9:05 Whittier College (CA)
Sept. 29 11:25 am Oregon State University
Sept. 30 12:55 pm Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)
Oct. 17 11:25 am Hawaii Air National Guard
Oct. 17 1:55 pm Hawaii Tokai International College
Oct. 28 9:05 am Linfield College (OR)
Oct. 29 8:05 am Colgate Univ. (NY)
Nov. 10 9:05 St. John’s University (N Y)
ASVAB Testing: Tues., Sept. 16 at 8 am in Kalaheo Library.: Stu-
dents in grades 10, 11 and 12 interested in enlisting in the military after
high school should sign up for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB) Come to H-208 to sign up by the deadline: Sept. 5.
ASVAB scores will not be released to the military.
College Search & Application Workshop: Sat., Sept. 20th 9am-10 am in H-202 Computer Lab If you are interested in learning
how to successfully navigate the online college search and application process, SIGN UP for this workshop! Ms. Inouye will be showing
students various websites, including College Board’s Big Future and explaining the overwhelming amount of information available on the
internet. After the workshop, from 10 am to noon, students can stay to search the web on their own with Ms. Inouye available to answer
questions. Open to ALL grade levels. Limited to 30 students, first come, first served! Sign up to reserve a computer.
SAT and ACT 2014-2015
To register for either the ACT or SAT, students must create their “login” and “password” for each test. Students register
online, paying with a credit card. When asked for the high school code, Kalaheo High School’s Code is 120143 for both
tests. Students are encouraged to send their scores to four colleges for free at the time of registration. Scores released
AFTER testing may incur a cost per each release.
NEW- For both the SAT and ACT, you must upload your headshot photo AT THE TIME OF registration.
Read the instructions to ensure the correct type of photo.
.Fee waivers are available to juniors and seniors who are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Be sure to submit the
necessary paperwork with Kalaheo High School to determine your eligibility. See Ms. Inouye in H-208, if you
have any questions.
September 2014 PTSA Newsletter College & Career-cont’d Page 3
ACT Assessment website: www.actstudent.org
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Deadline (add’l fee)
September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 Aug 9-22, 2014
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20—Oct. 3, 2014
December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8-21, 2014
February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 January 10-16, 2015
April 18, 2015 March 13 2015 March 14-27, 2015
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9-22, 2015
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Deadline (add’l fee)
October 11, 2014 September 12, 2014 September 13-30, 2014
November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 October 10-28, 2014
December 6, 2014 November 6, 2014 November 7-24, 2014
January 24, 2015 December 29, 2014 December 30, 2014-January 13, 2015
March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015 February 14-March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 7-21, 2015
June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9-27, 2015
SAT: Reasoning Test & Subject Tests website: www.collegeboard.org
September 2014 PTSA Newsletter College & Career cont’d Page 4
Low Cost SAT & ACT Test Prep Programs for Military Families
eKnowledge Military Donation Project covers the sponsorship for the $250 purchase price for the
SAT or ACT Test Prep Programs for military dependents. Recipients, relatives and dependents
from any branch of the military who are active duty, retired, Veterans, Guard, Reserve, DOD em-
ployees, Contractors and Federal employees qualify. The student pays for just the cost of deliver-
ing the program: DVD student fee of $17.55 for the cost of materials, support and shipping.
Online Cloud student fee of $19.99 for student support and streaming. Each SAT or ACT Power-
Prep Program has a one-year license from the day the product is ordered. For more information or
to sign up, visit www.eKnowledge.com/USMCSLP or call #951-256-4076.
Military Academy or ROTC?
If you are interested in attending a
Military Academy or apply for an
ROTC scholarship, you and your
parents should plan to attend the
Federal/Military Academy and
ROTC Scholarship Night at Ka-
polei High School on Sept. 10,
2014 from 6-8 pm. Up-to-date
information on benefits and admis-
sion requirements for each federal
service academy and ROTC pro-
gram will be provided. Congres-
sional representatives will also be
present to discuss the nomination
process.
The Gromet Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship for financially disadvan-
taged students who excel academically. If your senior plans to attend college
and if your family income meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines (for a family of
four=income is $41,145 or less) you may be eligible. The application, SAT/
ACT test scores, 1040 Federal Tax Return for 2013, two letters of recommenda-
tion and essay are required. Deadline to submit the application is Nov. 15, 2014.
Come to H-208 for an application.
Windward Community College’s Upward Bound program is looking for
applicants in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. This free college preparation pro-
gram is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program requires
students to actively participate during the academic school year in addition
to a summer residential component. Student must meet one of the following
categories: first generation to college student OR meet low income federal
guidelines. For more information on the program or an application, see your
Alpha counselor or come to H-208. Questions, contact Fran#235-7488 or
email [email protected].
The University of Arizona invites students and
parents to a one-on-one or small group meeting
“Coffee Chat” to learn about the University of
Arizona at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at
1646 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu on Wed., Sept.
3, 2014 from 5-8 pm. Please RSVP for a 20-30
minute appointment by contacting Tyler Cegler
at [email protected] or by calling #720-
315-2223. Walk-ins will be accommodated if
possible. Free parking behind shopping center.
Off-Campus College Receptions:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Japan will
be hosting an Open House for prospective stu-
dents on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 from 11-12:30
pm at the Ala Moana Hotel, Anthurium/Pakalana
Rooms. Admission staff and current students will
be sharing information about APU.
Brown University, University of Chicago, Cornell Uni-
versity, Columbia University and Rice University in-
vites students and parents to Exploring Educational Ex-
cellence on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at 2 pm at the Shera-
ton Waikiki Hotel. This program will include a presenta-
tion from each institution and an opportunity for ques-
tions & answers. Register online at
www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org/
event_detail.php?id=93 and print out the confirmation
sent to you by email to the event.
Students and parents interested in
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn
and Stanford are invited to Exploring
College Options, a joint information
session for all universities on Thursday,
Sept. 11 at 7:30 pm at the Hawaii
Prince Hotel Waikiki. RSVP at
www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
Washington University in St. Louis invites students
and parents to an Admissions Information Session on
Thursday, September 25 from 7-8 pm at the Japanese
Cultural Center in Honolulu. They will be discussing
academic programs, life on campus and how to apply
for admission and financial aid. No reservation
needed. Visit admissions.wustl.edu for details.
September 2014 PTSA Newsletter Kalaheo NJROTC by Public Affairs Officer C/Ensign Jennifer Phillips Page 5
Seniors of the Class of 2015!
Expressions Photography at Windward Mall is your yearbook photographer.
All seniors must go to the studio to have their photos taken for the yearbook from now to October 15, 2014.
You must CALL 951-7827 (Option 2 for Windward Mall location) to schedule an appointment today.
The price for the photo session will be: Regular Sitting Fee: $26.18 tax incl. (all boys & girls not getting make-up done)
OR: Make-up Sitting Fee: $46.07 tax incl. (hair & make-up for girls)
Please note that the girls who choose to have their make-up done—only pay the make-up sitting fee.
NOT both the regular and make-up sitting fees.
School dress code will be enforced for the yearbook photo. Each student will be allowed one outfit and will get multiple poses
taken. Don’t forget to bring in props (sporting equipment, musical instruments, surf boards, etc.) to personalize your session. No
animals, other people or inappropriate messages or gestures will be allowed in the yearbook. Check with Mrs. Shaffer at Kalaheo if
you’re not sure if something is allowed. The photos will be available to view immediately after the session, and you will get to
choose which one appears in the yearbook.
Expressions Photography is offering special prices on their Senior Portrait Packages.
Please visit www.expressionshawaii.net for more information.
(808) 951-7827 Option 2
Windward Mall 951-7827 Option #2
46-056 Kamehameha Hwy #223, Kaneohe
September 2014 PTSA Newsletter Calendar/Bell Schedule 1st quarter Page 6
DATE DAY SCHEDULE PERIODS RELEASE TIME
Kalaheo's eScrip needs your help!
Do you shop at Safeway?
If so, you have an eScrip card:
Go to www.escrip.com click on "sign-up"--
follow instructions to register your grocery card. Please include Kalaheo as the school
you want your contribu-tions to support. Easy!
September 2014 PTSA Newsletter Athletics: Soccer, Air Rifle, JV Girls Tennis & Bowling Page 10
Cross Country Coach Peter Jay: Contact: #227-7792 or [email protected]
Bowling!
New Bowling Coach Greg
Kekauoha is looking for stu-
dents at all skill levels to join
the team. Beginner bowlers
welcome! The team com-
petes once @ week against
teams from other high
schools. Questions? Sign
up: Call Coach Kekauoha at 953-5985 or Debbie
Tucher at 375-8368 or [email protected] for
more details.
Kalāheo Girls
Soccer
Important meeting for girls interested
in playing soccer for Kalāheo:
Wednesday, Sept. 10 After school in
the Gym
Girls in grades 9-12, new students and
new players WELCOME
Questions? Contact Coach Alan Heu
Email: [email protected]
Kalaheo JV Girls tennis will begin its mandatory
practices on Monday, September 29th @3:30-
5:00 pm. Meet at the Kalaheo Tennis courts. No
tennis experience needed! Contact Coach
Stephan for more information
@[email protected].
Coach Stephan is also offering free 40 minute private lessons for
those Kalaheo students interested in playing JV or Varsity tennis.
If interested, please contact him through email to schedule a time
and day. SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
The 2014 Cross Country season has arrived! Though the team lost 1/2 of its runners to graduation
and relocation, team leaders Makai Clemons and Percie Lyons return to lead this year’s campaign to
defend their OIA East Division titles. The JV Girls are two-time defending OIA East Champs too!
With 11 freshmen girls and four freshmen boys (first time team had frosh boys in two years) - the
team is not rebuilding—but reloading.
Looks like an exciting and promising year ahead! Come and support Kalāheo’s XC Team!
September XC Meets: Saturday, 9/6 8:30 am Aiea HS
Saturday, 9/13 3:00 pm Pearl City HS
Saturday, 9/20 3:30 pm Iolani Invitational at Kualoa Ranch
Saturday, 9/27 8:30 am Kaiser Invitational @ Kaiser HS
Kalaheo Athletics
Kalaheo is beginning its 42nd year of athletic competition. All students are encouraged to get involved in the OIA (Oahu
Athletic Association),
All athletes must have a current physical exam (within 1 year) and a signed parent consent form and a concussion man-
agement form completed before participating in a sport. You may download these forms from the school website or pick
them up from the main office. Call the Athletic office at 254-7914 if you have questions about the sports available.
To participate in extra-curricular activities, all school obligations must be cleared with the account clerk (Ms.
Soares) in the office.
Sports available by season:
Fall: Air Riflery, Girls’ Volleyball, bowling, cross country, cheerleading, JV softball, soft tennis and football.
Winter: Girls’ basketball, boys basketball, JV baseball, canoe paddling, girls soccer, boys soccer, swimming & diving, JV tennis and wrestling.
Spring: Girls golf, boys golf, tennis, girls water polo, softball, judo, baseball, boys volleyball and track & field.
September 2014 PTSA Newsletter Athletics: Varsity Sideline Cheer & Wrestling Page 11
Mark Brilhante
Kalaheo Athletic Director
254-7914
Kalaheo Wrestling Team
Now! We need our returnees and new
wrestlers to continue the wrestling tradi-
tion at Kalaheo. Pre-season practices
begin in early October. Want to wres-
tle?
Contact Coach Redmond: red-
[email protected] or text: 808-277-1091. You
will need: (1) athletic physical (2) parent permission form
and (3) concussion form before practice. See Kristie,
our athletic trainer for forms or download from school
website. Coach Redmond
Times Supermarket “Shop & Score” helps our school to earn points for sports equipment. Shop Times from Sept. 4 to October 15, 2014.
Play Positive for Parents
Maintain a “Magic Ratio” of five truthful, spe-
cific praises for every one specific, constructive
criticism. If you do, you will find out why it’s
called that, because children will be able to do
things you wouldn’t have thought possible.
Kalaheo High School
730 Iliaina St.
Kailua, HI 96734-1815
Phone: 254-7900
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Kailua, HI
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Table of Contents
College & Career Center Pages 2-4
NJROTC News Page 5
Calendar/Bell Schedule Page 6
Senior Pictures Page 6
ASK Pages 7-9
Athletics Page 12-13
September 2014
Class of 2015
Your senior year
starts now!
Call Expressions Portrait Design (951-7827)to sched-
ule your yearbook picture (p.6)
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