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James B. Castle High School
Knightly News
Volume XXVIII
Issue 7
VISION
“A Learning and Caring Community That Works Together For
The Benefit Of Its Students To Be College and Career Ready
And Where All Are Committed To Excellence”
April - May 2015
MISSION
“We Are Dedicated To Foster A Connection Between Living
And Learning”
SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT 2015 – Grade 11
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHICH INCLUDES PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN TESTING SITES.
F.Y.I….Hawaii is among 21 member states (plus the U.S. Virgin Islands) leading a Smarter
Balanced Assessment Consortium that developed a new assessment system to measure whether
students are meeting the Common Core for Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy
(ELA), and are on-track for college and career readiness. Hawaii students in grades 3-8 and 11 will take the Smarter
Balanced Assessments for the first time in spring 2015.
Smarter Balanced assessments offer students: •More complex problems and challenge them to support their answers
with explanations and evidence. •The ability to mark test items for review, take notes on a digital notepad, use
calculators and other tools in certain sections, and also pause the test.
The Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) replaces the Hawaii State Assessment (H.S.A.) from this school year. There are
several major changes to this new test: 1) using only Common Core Standards; 2) testing Grade 11 students; 3) test given
only 1 time; and 4) 21 other States are using the same test. What remains consistent is that this test “adapts” according to
how well the student is doing, and adjusts accordingly. Each question is weighted according to the degree of difficulty.
The test will be on Mathematics and English Language Arts. It is broken down into 2 segments: 1) Computer Adaptive
Test (CAT), and 2) Performance Task (PT). Prior to any student taking the Performance Task segment of the test, they
must participate in a scheduled Classroom Activity, which will be given prior to the Performance Task. Both segments
of each test must be completed to receive a comprehensive score, and both tests have a limited time span to complete the
test. If the tests are not completed within their time span (45 days for the CAT and 10 days for the PT) the student will
not get a score, and the student will not be represented in the “Participation” nor “Scoring” contribution towards our
StriveHi rating.
Testing will begin on April 20 – May 1, 2015. Using “Best Testing Practices”, we will be testing only in the morning
hours. Each student will be assigned a “Testing Period” and a “Testing Site”. Students will go to the same site at the
same time every day for 10 consecutive days. To ensure best results, please make sure that your child gets a good
night’s rest, eats breakfast, and attends school daily and on time.
Due to the secured information on these tests, please keep in mind, that Electronic Devices (e.g. cell phones), that
allow you to receive and/or send information, take photos, or record will not be allowed in the testing lab. All
students will check in their belongings prior to being seated in the testing labs. Any student who is caught with any
device on them, regardless if they are on or off, will have the device removed immediately, and the student will be
immediately removed from the testing lab and the contraband item will be turned over to an administrator. The worst
scenario regarding Electronic Devices is to photograph the test, and post it. The school will be fined $10,000.00 and this
fine “could” become a student obligation.
You will be receiving a “Parent Informational Booklet” along with a “Parent Letter” and a “Testing Schedule” in March.
Please review the information given in the booklet, as well as the information given in the letter from our Principal, Ms.
Alaiasa. If you have any questions regarding testing, please call Alicia Rogan, Test Coordinator at 233-5600 ext. 2291
PARENTS & STUDENTS – Incoming Freshmen; and 2015-16 Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors…
Looking for Something For Your Teen To Do This Summer?
Monday, April 27, 2015
6:30pm in our library
Parents & Guardians welcome! We’ll give you some suggestions on how-to make your teen’s summer worthwhile and
interesting, AND how-to-stay-on-track-with school:
• Gain hands-on experiences in the real world;
• Explore what Windward Community College and other post-high school facilities have to offer high school
students AND graduating seniors;
• Learn the ‘tricks’ to improve your score on standardized tests (SAT prep at CHS);
• Paid internships right here in our community (applications & contacts available);
•
Work Permit information;
•
Volunteer opportunities close to home or in town;
•
Online skill-building sites;
•
‘Summer Bridge’ - Transition into Castle High School easier;
A collaboration between Windward Community College, Castle’s College & Career Resource Center, Castle’s Summer
Bridge Program, Achieve 3000, “Families & Friends of Castle”, and PCNC. Questions – 233-5600 ext. 2236 /
Kathy_Martin@notes.k12.hi.us.
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April – May 2015
March 2015
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- CPAC:
‘Footloose’ 3:00p
CLASSES
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- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
FACULTY MTG.
@ Cafeteria 1:503:30p
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KUHIO DAY –
NO SCHOOL
RESUME
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- GRADES DUE
9AM TO
REGISTRAR
- CPAC:
‘Footloose’ 7:30p
FACULTY MTG.
- ‘Footloose’ 7:30p
April 2015
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- CPAC:
‘Footloose’ 3:00p
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FACULTY MTG.
@ Library
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- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
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- FFC Meeting
6:00 pm Library
Check out Castle High’s
‘Official’ Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/Castle
HSKnights
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- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
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DEPT. MTG.
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FACULTY / DATA
TEAM MTG.
EXTENDED MTG.
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- KSA Meeting
-School Spirit Day
- College Fair @
Convention Center
CC: STAFF MTG.
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- Senate Meeting
10
FACULTY MTG.
- Ultimate Site
Mtg. 3:15 p
Office Conf. Rm.
4
-SATURDAY
SCHOOL 8-10AM
11
- CHS’s Annual
Elementary Speech
Festival
- SENIOR PROM
@ Hawaii Prince
Hotel
- SCC Mtg. 5:30p
Library
- Project Grad
Committee Rm. 35
* 6:30p
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- H.S.A. Smarter
Balanced Assess.
Window Opens
- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
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- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
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- ‘Rhythm of Life’
Dance Concert
3:00p
- SUMMER
OPPORTUNITY
FOR HIGH
SCHOOLERS
6:30p Library
- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
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16
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- ICC Meeting
FACULTY MTG
- SATURDAY
SCHOOL 8-10AM
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SLC FAIR / DATA
TEAM
EXTENDED
MTG
- Senate Meeting
FACULTY MTG
- Spring
Beautification
-‘Rhythm of Life’
Dance Concert
7:30p
-‘Rhythm of Life’
Dance Concert
7:30p
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- MANDATORY
PARENT
MEETING –
Project
Graduation 2015
Student
Participants 6:30p
Cafeteria
- CLASS COLOR
DAY
- SATURDAY
SCHOOL 8-10AM
FACULTY MTG
LEADERSHIP
MTG
- ‘Rhythm of Life’
Dance Concert
7:30p
- ‘Rhythm of Life’
Dance Concert
7:30p
May 2015
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4
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8
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- ‘Rhythm of Life’
Dance Concert
3:00p
- FFC Meeting
6:00 pm Library
- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
TEACHER &
STAFF
APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON
- Senate Meeting
DATA TEAM
EXTENDED
MTG
- Ho’ike 2015
7:30p Auditorium
- Ultimate Site
Mtg. 3:15 p
Office Conf. Rm.
- Ho’ike 2015
7:30p Auditorium
- Project Grad
Rm. 35 6:30p
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11
12
- Class Council
Meeting@ lunch
- SCC Mtg. 5:30p
Library
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FACULTY MTG
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- ICC Meeting
FACCULTY MTG
- SATURDAY
SCHOOL 8-10AM
- SENIOR
AWARDS NIGHT
7pm Audi.
- Band ‘Aloha’
Concert
-KSA Induction
Ceremony 5:30p
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FINALS TESTING WEEKS 5/18 – 6/1 * See period schedule on page 3
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MEMORIAL
DAY
No School
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PICK-UP FOR
PROJECT GRAD
ATTENDEES
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-Yearbook
Distribution
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LAST DAY
FOR SENIORS
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QUARTER 4 &
2ND. SEM. ENDS
FACULTY MTG.
Students Last Day
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- Band Banquet
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Seniors Mandatory
Practice on Field
Seniors Mandatory
Practice on Field
GRADUATION
5:30p Field
PROJECT GRAD
to Follow
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5
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Teachers Last
Day
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April - May 2015
SENIOR GRADUATION SONG PRACTICES – Starts April 23rd!
No show = (1) less seating ticket for commencement ceremony. Remember:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Be on time!! Auditorium doors open
Girls*
7am.
7:15• Auditorium doors CLOSE at
7:50am
EXACTLY 7:15am!
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• No parking in auditorium parking lot.
Boys*
Girls*
Student parking will open at 6:30am. If
MAY
7:157:15you park in auditorium parking lot, you
7:50am
7:50am
will be asked to move your car, which
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may cause you to be late for practice.
Boys*
Girls*
• If you arrive after the doors have
7:157:15closed, you will be allowed in but
7:50am
7:50am
remain “absent” (deduction of a ticket).
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4
5
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• Excuse notes WILL NOT be accepted.
Boys*
All*
• Obligations must be cleared prior to
7:157:15song practice, at 1st recess only, or you
7:50am
7:50am
may lose a ticket. Office opens
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15
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7:30am; can’t pay obligation on
All*
All*
morning of practice.
7:157:157:50am
7:50am
• You must have your current 2014-2015
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CASTLE ID with you for admittance.
Field
Field
Replace lost ID in Rm. 6 at recess
Rehearsal Rehearsal
(Tues. & Fri.) for $5.
All*
GRADUat Gym
at Gym
• You need to be present, on time, and in
7:15ATION
Approx.
Approx.
7:50am
your assigned seat, otherwise you will
8a-12p
8a-12p
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be marked absent.
FIELD PRACTICES - MANDATORY attendance; failure to attend may result in being removed from the ceremony.
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Castle High School’s Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 30, 2015 * 5:30 pm (sharp!) * Castle High Field
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION CEREMONY…Your child’s senior guidelines
are NOW in effect. The school may revoke your child’s privilege of participating in Commencement Ceremony under
any of the following circumstances – Class A, B, or C offences.
DONATIONS FROM PARENTS / COMMUNITY...We would like to ask for:
 Cases of water and snack donations for the May 28 & 29 field rehearsals. Our seniors are on the field from
8am to noon. Please drop water & snacks off in the main office or Room 41.
 Donations of: ti leaves, red ginger, white anthuriums, red mangrove flower, yellow milo, red and yellow
hanging lobster/crab claw, white crepe ginger or any hearty flower that are either red, maroon, yellow or white.
Drop off will be on Friday, May 29 from 2:30 – 4:00pm at the locker room near the basketball courts. ‘Thanks’
PARKING OPTION…Open parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the student parking lot and
baseball outfield. Handicap parking will be at the student parking lot on a first come, first served basis. Upon entering
the parking lot, the placard and ID of the placard owner must match, and the ID individual must be in the vehicle. The
parking behind the cafeteria and auditorium are for cars with parking passes ONLY; Island Parking will monitor.
SPECIAL SEATING OPTIONS…If special seating is needed for persons with wheelchairs/walkers/canes, please
contact Nelson Chee (233-5600 ext. 2218 / Nelson_Chee@notes.k12.hi.us) ASAP so arrangements can be made.
TICKETS…Students will receive (6) seating tickets - pending attendance at all song practices, with an extra
ticket given if they turned in their guidelines on time. Seniors will receive their guest seating tickets Friday,
May 29th at mandatory song practice. One ticket per body, no matter person’s age!
DAY-OF TIMELINE…
 Graduates report to gym from 3:00 - 3:45pm. Doors close at 3:45pm!
 Bleacher seating will be for ticketholders ONLY. Be in your seats by 5:10pm…or you’ll have to wait to be
seated until AFTER the graduates’ processional to the field.
 Graduates Processional from the gym onto the field 5:20pm
 Gates to stadium seating will close at 5:10pm for processional AND Re-open after graduates are seated
and anthems are completed (about 5:40pm).
 Ceremony concludes (6:30pm). Leis and gift giving to follow in basketball and tennis courts.
 Project Graduation Participants – check-in at the gym 7:30pm. Parents - Pick up starts at 9am Sunday, May
31 at the auditorium: Last names A – K (9:00am) and L – Z (9:30am).
REMINDER TO PARENTS / OHANA…Please:
- NO posting of signs on fences, basketball structures or poles (hand held signs only); - NO coolers
- NO reserving spaces with mats or caution tape;
- NO staking things into the ground;
- NO confetti cannons/blasters!;
- NO umbrellas up during the ceremony;
- NO noise makers or horns at all times – families can NOT hear their graduate’s name called!
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Substitute School Security
Position Available
Must have security license and be
available 7am – 3:30pm. Please contact
Vice Principal Winona Enesa 233-5600 ext. 2200.
April - May 2015
You know the songs, the dancing is amazing, and
the live band rocks! The 80's are BACK!
Castle Performing Arts Center presents…
FOOTLOOSE
March 20-29
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30p
Sundays at 3p
$5.00 MCDONALD COUPON BOOKS
Coupon books are available from a member of
Project Graduation 2015 committee OR Kathy
Martin in the library / 233-5600 ext. 2236. Please
support this Project Graduation 2015 fundraiser.
…CHS DIGITAL MEDIA STUDENTS…Who placed in
Windward District’s 2nd. Annual video contest ‘Be Pono, Be
in School’! 1,700+ students created, scripted, directed, shot,
starred in and edited their 30-second video entries stressing the
importance of daily attendance and on-time arrival. Winning
videos best depicting attendance as crucial for student
achievement and graduation.
• Secondary Individual Category: First Place (a tie) Castle High School’s Raleigh Harris & Olomana
School’s Isaiah Ruiz; Third Place - Kalaheo High
School - Hayley Ikeda.
• Secondary Group Category: First Place - Castle High
School - "Bored with School"; Second Place - Kailua
Intermediate - "When You Ditch"; Third Place Kahuku High & Intermediate - "Saturday School".
…CHS HOSA STUDENTS…Who competed at H.O.S.A.
State Convention (2/10 – 11), demonstrating Knight Pride and
Professionalism throughout the competition. Out of 27
students, 15 placed within the top 3 for their events; they are
eligible to compete at the National HOSA Leadership
Convention later this June. Garrett Cho tirelessly worked
behind the scenes as a Leadership Intern and was voted by the
entire Hawaii HOSA chapter to become the Hawaii State VP
of Programs! Special thanks to coaches & alumni for
volunteering time to help students practice for various events
throughout the year: Sandy Linskey, Lynn Yoshizaki, Pam
Wakukawa, Ferlino Carinio, Devon Tanaka, Troy Peiler, and
Lauren Caulkins. CHS students who placed are…
• Cho, Garrett – Pathophysiology - 1st place
- HOSA State VP
• Donaldson, Hailey - Nutrition - 1st place
• Hata, Janice – Nutrition - 2nd place
• Hata, Emily - Human Growth & Dev. - 2nd place
• Melnyk, Anastasiya - Human Growth & Dev. - 3rd
place
• Imamura, Lisa - Clinical Specialty - 1st place
• Kam, Jaslyne - Job Seeing Skills - 3rd place
• Imamura, Kim - MRC Partnership - 1st place
• Lafitaga, Rachel - MRC Partnership
- 1st place
• Lum, Marissa - MRC Partnership - 1st place
• Okada, Lorie - MRC Partnership - 1st place
• Tanigawa, Alyssa MRC Partnership - 1st place
• Tyler, Laura - MRC Partnership - 1st place
• Takasato, Lauren - Sports Medicine - 1st place
• Zamora, Teah - Biomedical Lab. Science - 2nd place
Castle students Jacob Yamaguchi and Caitlyn Bright
portray Ren and the preacher's daughter Ariel. Also
joining the cast are 43 more students from eight
different schools on Oahu! Tickets - $15 adults / $10
students, seniors and military. Tickets available online
with no fees at www.showtix4u.com.
…CHS STUDENTS ARTISTS…Who
are part of the (23) semi- finalists chosen
for Congressional Art submissions – Shelby
Mendes with her "Hands Tryptic" and Rj
Sigel with his "Skate Tryptic". Also for ‘Youth Art
Month’ there were101 winners chosen from 738 artwork
pieces submitted and CHS’s Skylaire Harris's charcoal
drawing "Eyes" was selected! Awards ceremony is
(3/28) at the Capital building; students’ artwork will be
on display at the Capital building (3/7-28). Check our
website: http://castlehs.k12.hi.us.
…CHS STUDENTS…Josh Weible and Maverik
Hudson for their participation in the Windward
District’s Science and Engineering Fair at WCC (2/1314). Both of their projects were selected to move on to
the State Science and Engineering Fair which will be
held at the end of April.
…CHS HISTORY DAY EXHIBITORS...Hi’ilani
Alina-Kamark, Spencer Kerkau and Chelsey Oda!
Their exhibit, “Robert Oppenheimer: Father of the
Atomic Bomb” is one of three exhibits moving on to the
State History Day Fair. The following students also did
an outstanding job representing CHS at the Windward
District Fair: Katie Ahern, Madison Audette, Majesty
Greer, Ashley Hill, Jordyn Manzano, Mia Shelbourne
and Kaylyn Yee. Their exhibits are on display in the
library. Go Onipa’a House! --Arlene Greco, Faculty
…NEXT SY KSA ELECTION RESULTS...Class of
2018- President for next year is Natasha Pang Kee
Shimabukuro and Vice President is Rene Hutchins;
Class of 2017 President for next year is DeAnna
Essman, Treasurer is Kanoe Keliikuli-Grace and
Secretary is Mariah Ahtoon-Apilando; and next year’s
Knights Executive Board President is Jacqueline
Noborikawa, 1st Vice President is Carissa Yoshimori,
Corresponding Secretary is Hunter Jinbo and Treasurer
is Cera Soma.
…CHS STUDENT ARTIST…Nadine Yokohama
for being recognized for her artwork for 2015 Scholastic
Art! Her piece was chosen as one of the best artworks in
the state! Awards ceremony will be held (2/21) from 46pm at the Hawaii State Art Museum; her work will be
on display until (4/10)!
The Knightly News is a monthly publication published by James B. Castle High School and Families & Friends
of Castle 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe, Hawai`i 96744.
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April - May 2015
SENIORS - Be Proud of Your Accomplishments!
This is an invitation to Families & Friends of Seniors to attend Castle’s annual ‘Senior Awards
Night’ * May 13 * 7pm * in the Auditorium. Seniors - Please complete the ‘College Acceptance
& Scholarship / Awards’ form which Mr. Chee will hand out in Social Studies classes; form will also be posted:
http://castlehs.k12.hi.us/ . --Nelson Chee, C & C Counselor
PARTNERSHIP WITH ‘BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS’
BBBS is accepting applications for 10 more students to participate in the Castle Online
Mentoring Program. Students will work 1:1 with an adult mentor via online discussions an
in person meetings to develop knowledge, skills and awareness towards becoming college and career ready, achieve
greater self-esteem, and continue to be motivated to achieve academic success.
This is a really wonderful opportunity for students who need encouragement to following through with their dreams.
They are seeking 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Mentors are back ground checked, commit to a year, and have a
college degree. This program is a way for busy professionals to be role models. Sometimes students do meet with
their mentors in the College & Career Resource Center during lunch or after school. Students participate in group
outings and community service such as Make a Difference Day at CHS. If you know of student who could benefit
from this mentorship experience refer them to our CCRC (Rm. 39) for applications and more information or contact
Mrs. Daniel (695-4556 / bdaniel@bbbshawaii.org.)
Check out: http://www.midweek.com/hawaii-community-news/windward/windward-oahu-coverstory/mentorsconnect-online-person/. --Amanda Miyamoto, Transitions Coord.
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION…
Seniors who pre-ordered their yearbook will receive their
books first on Friday, May 22, right after school at the
cafeteria. Picture I.D. is required to pick up your book.
Freshmen through juniors who pre-ordered a book can pick
theirs up get theirs on Tuesday, May 26th, right after
school at the cafeteria. Picture I.D. is required to pick up
your book. A list of names of those who pre-ordered will
be posted by room 29 and at the café. Only people whose
names were on the list can get their books on these two
days. Pick up after May 26th in Rm. 29 until the end of
school.
Didn’t pre-order a book? You can purchase one for $50
cash only (student dues and fees must be paid first) starting
Wednesday, May 27th during A-period at room 29. We
have a limited number to sell, so don’t wait! --Kelli
McDougal, Faculty
FINAL REPORT CARDS…
For students in the 9th-11th grades: report cards will be
mailed home ONLY if a self-addressed stamped envelope
is submitted to the Registrar's Office. Envelopes may also
be submitted to the homeroom teacher or to Box 127 in the
main office. Please include the student's name on the
envelope. Report cards will also be available for pick-up
during the last week of June from 8:00am -12:00 noon at
the Registrar’s Office. –Darcy Wakayama, Registrar
READY TO TRAVEL?...
Bonjour! Ciao! Do you have a Passport? A
few seats opened up to Travel to London,
Paris, Florence, Switzerland, Rome and Capri
this June 8, 2015. Log on to www.eftours.com
and check out tour 1437663YM to see if this may be a great
way to spend some of your summer nights and days.
Questions please call Bev Vierra (808-389-7529) and leave
a message. –Bev Vierra, Faculty
E-SCHOOL SUMMER REGISTRATION…
Watch for more information in upcoming A.M. Bulletins,
Weekly E-bulletins, or Castle’s website:
http://castlehs.k12.hi.us/. Classes fill up quickly. See your
counselor for more info; student registers. Cost is $90 for
1/2credit and $180 for 1 credit. –Jordan Gross, Counselor
CASTLE ‘HO’IKE’…Please join us for our 21st Annual
‘Ho’ike’ at Castle's Ron Bright Theater on
Friday, May 9th. and Saturday, May 10th.
Again this year we will feature over 200
Castle students in concert featuring the music
of Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Hawaii. Tickets will be
available from any music or dance student, and can also be
purchased at the door. Come join us for an evening of
celebration and culmination of a year of study and practice!
--Dawn Cone, Faculty
AUDITIONS…The Castle Performing Arts Center and
Castle DanceForce announce auditions for the Castle Dance
Ensemble! This dance company performs all styles of
dance at school and community events. Auditions will be
held on Thursday May 14th in the dance room from 3:305:30pm and are open to Castle students of all ages and all
abilities, including incoming 9th graders. Please call me
2335600 x 2253 for more info. –Natalie Uehara, Faculty
“RHYTHUM OF LIFE”…A contemporary dance
concert showcasing the art of resiliency,
April 24, 25, & 26, and May 1, 2, & 3, 2015.
Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
and Sundays at 3:00pm. Don’t miss Castle’s talented
dancers – DanceForce - in a performance of various dance
styles inspired by resilience.
The Arts & Media SLC will also be presenting projects as a
part of our collaborative unit, including various art projects
and public service announcements. All tickets are $10
reserved and can be purchased on line with no fees at
www.showtix4u.com. For additional information please
call 233-5626. Thank you for your support of Castle
DanceForce and the Arts & Media SLC! --Natalie Uehara
SUMMER ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE… 6-week
program June 15 – July 24 for Community College Bound
Hawaii High School Graduates. Students gain math credits,
hands on engineering projects, learn about sustainability
related engineering. Accepted students awarded full
scholarship for tuition and lunch. Stop by CCRC-rm-38 for
more info. Application Due (4/13); go to:
www.hawaii.edu/ike . –Amanda Miyamoto, Transitions
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April - May 2015
PARENTS – OF FRESHMEN & JUNIORS…
Only 2.1% of parents statewide so far have returned your School Quality Survey which was
mailed home in February! Can’t locate your hardcopy to complete and return? Go online:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Parent_MIDDLEHIGH. Parent input deadline is March 24.
Please take a few moments to voice your opinions. --Administration
Castle High Calendar By Periods – Includes Finals Weeks!
Week of 3/23 - 3/27
Week of 3/30 - 4/3
APRIL
Week of 4/6 - 4/10
Week of 4/13 - 4/17
Week of 4/20 - 4/24
Week of 4/27 - 5/1
MAY
Week of 5/4 - 5/8
Week of 5/11 - 5/15
FINALS WEEK
FINALS WEEK
JUNE
Week of 6/1-6/5
Per. 1, 3, 5 7
Per. 2, 4,
ADV, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
HOLIDAY
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
HOLIDAY
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1 - 7
PER. 1, 3, 7
HOLIDAY
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
PER. 2, 4, 6
PER. 1, 3, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 2, 4, 6
PER. 7, 5, 3
PER. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
PER. 6, 4, 2
PER. 7, 5, 3
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
PER. 1, 5, A-per.
PER. 6, 4, 2
PER. 1, 5, Aperiod
PER. 1-7
PER. 1-7
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SUMMER
SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS: If you have
any balance remaining on your Meal Tracker Account,
you may receive a cash refund ONLY on:
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Funds will not be released without proper ID. For your
remaining balance or to transfer your balance to a
sibling (who is presently enrolled), please see Christian
Lee-Tomita and Marietta Yee at the Info Booth in the
Cafeteria during recess. Should you have any further
questions please call 233-5628. All remaining funds
not distributed by May 29, 2015 (p/u after school hrs),
will be considered a welcomed donation to Castle High
School. –Christian Lee-Tomita, Manager
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DO YOU PURCHASE ‘COKE’ PRODUCTS?
FREE MON$Y FOR SCHOOLS!
Go to www.mycokerewards.com
and learn how parents and
community can support CHS by donating points OR
“codes” on bottle tops and carton bottoms from your
purchases of Coke products, Dasani, Sprite, Tab,
Fresca, Minute Maid and Powerade Products. Codes
are inside bottle tops, 12-pack tear off lids, or bottom
plastic of dansani water cases!
Set up an account at www.mycokerewards.com for
yourself to input codes and donate to James B. Castle
High School. No time to input, then drop your coded
bottle caps, cardboard codes or plastic wrap codes in
Box 109 in the main office and we’ll input the codes.
Free money for our school! –Kathy Martin, PCNC
INCOMING FRESHMEN
CAN EARN ½ HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT THIS SUMMER!
For the past four summers at Castle High School counselors, teachers, and administrators have offered
the Summer Bridge program to help incoming ninth graders with the transition into high school. The
program offers students the chance to earn a half-credit in Study Skills. The students will study
English, Science, Math, and Life Skills over the three-week course (June 8 – 30 * 8am-1pm).
Classes are conducted in a variety of settings and through various learning styles, including classroom
work, laboratory experiments, field trips, and camping excursions. Examples of lessons , activities,
and projects done over the previous sessions include making salt water fish tanks, launching rockets,
creating budgets, water quality analysis, working in lo’i, and beach clean-ups.
Each year the number of students participating in summer bridge has increased from lowly twenty-five
in the first year to over one hundred in the most recent session.
Summer Bridge has been correlated by a decrease in the ninth-grade failure and retention rates (18%
 7%), and students who have participated are on pace to graduate at a 93.6% (# of credits)! We hope
to continue this pattern of growth of Summer Bridge and the results that have occurred at Castle High
School. Watch for more info about this year’s program in Weekly E-bulletins & AM Bulletins!
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