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James B. Castle High School
Knightly News
Volume XXVIII
Issue 4
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”
October - November 2014
MISSION
“We Are Dedicated To Foster A Connection Between Living
And Learning”
SOMETHING ‘NEW’ @ CASTLE HIGH!
ST
1 . Semester Exam Week Bell Schedule
Time
Mon - Dec 15
Tue - Dec 16
Wed - Dec 17
Thu - Dec 18
Fri - Dec 19
7:50 - 8:00am
Opening
Opening
Opening
Opening
Opening
8:00 - 8:05am
Homeroom @ 1
Homeroom @ 2
Homeroom @ 3
Homeroom @ 4
Homeroom @ PTP
8:05 - 9:35am
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
A-Period
9:35 - 9:49am
Recess
Recess
Recess
Recess
Recess
9:55 - 11:25am
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
Make-up
A-Period
11:25 - 12:05pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
12:05 - 2:50pm
A-period
A-period
A-period
A-Period
A-Period
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A-Period - All teachers must be in room to help any students that want help to prepare for their test
Any class not giving a semester final will still hold class and have an extended lesson
Students that are absent on the day of their test can use any of the A-Periods to attend
Students that are not testing during the make-up periods need to be either getting help in a classroom or
leave campus. There should be no loitering in the halls during this time.
Students, Families, Community:
What do YOU need to know to be a
COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETE?
“National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Information Night”
Division I and II
Eligibility Requirements
Regulations, Rules
When: Monday, October 20, 2014
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: J.B. Castle High,
Little Theatre
Sponsored by: Nelson Chee, CHS College & Career
Counselor & Laynie Sueyasu, CHS Athletic Director
Are YOU ready to hand your Senior Portfolio in
by the December 3, 2014 deadline?
‘SENIOR PORTFOLIO ASSISTANCE’
Monday, October 27
6:00pm * Library
Faculty and administrators will be available to help
both parents and seniors go over the check-list of items
in your portfolio that must be completed and meet
proficiency in order for you to earn the ½ credit needed
to graduate!!!! (See pages 19-24 in this year’s CHS
Parent Handbook.)
Bring your portfolio with you! Students who do NOT
hand in a portfolio or whose portfolio does not meet
proficiency after the Dec. deadline will have to take a
credit recovery class in the spring; fees will be charged.
Parents, Students, Faculty & Staff, Community…
Coffee Hour – Meet Solomon Enos - Our Artist In Residence!
Wed, October 15 * 6pm in the Library
Come and meet Solomon Enos Wed, October 15th. from 6-7pm in the school library. Mr. Enos has been
commissioned by the DOE and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to create a work of art for Castle High
School with a maximum budget of $100,000! He will team with teachers, students, parents, and our community at
large to develop a visual art piece in our school which reflects and is appropriate to Castle High School’s
environment, cultural values, curriculum, and aesthetics. His project will include an educational component that will
be integrated into the school’s curriculum. Light refreshments sponsored by “Families & Friends of Castle” (form of
ptsa) will be served.
Mr. Enos will also be providing a free art workshop Saturday, October 18 from 10a-1p in our cafeteria to get to
know our community. Students, parents, faculty, and community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP
([email protected] / 233-5600 ext. 2236) to make sure we have enough materials for all wishing to
participate; please include number of people attending and a contact number/email.
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October - November 2014
October 2014
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
STAFF MTG.
~ Senate Meeting
~ 1st. Qtr. Grades
Due to Registrar
~ Cafeteria
Expansion Open forum 45pm Rm. 35
~ Class of 2017
Parent Support
Team Mtg. 5:306:30pm Lib.
~School Spirit
Day
~ FREE
Workshop w/
Solomon Enos –
CHS Artist in
Residence 10a1p in cafeteria
~ Class Council
Mtg. @ lunch
Registration for
2015-16 Classes
Begins 11/21 thru
12/5!
CC: STAFF MTG
~ COFFEE HOUR
‘Meet Solomon
Enos – CHS
Artist in
Residence’ 6pm
Library
19
20
21
22
~ CPAC – “Little
Women” 3:00pm
R. Bright Theater
~ NCAA Info
Night - Parents
& Students
6:30pm in Little
Theater
~ Class Council
Mtg. @ lunch
TEACHER
INSTITUTE
DAY
~ Freshmen
Class Parent
Support Team
Mtg. 5:30pm Lib
NO STUDENTS
~ CPAC – “Little
Women” 7:30pm
R. Bright Theater
~ CPAC – “Little
Women” 7:30pm
R. Bright Theater
23
24
25
~ ICC Meeting
CC: STAFF MTG
~ ACT Test
~Castle Complex
Community Mtg.
WCC - Hale
Akoakoa 57:30pm
~ CPAC – “Little
Women” 7:30pm
R. Bright Theater
~ CPAC – “Little
Women” 7:30pm
R. Bright Theater
* * * Winter Ball Bid Sales @ Lunch Rm. 6 Concession (10/21 – 10/29) * * *
26
~ CPAC – “Little
Women” 3:00pm
R. Bright Theater
27
28
~ SENIOR
PORTFOLIO
ASSISTANCE
WORKSHOP
6pm Library
29
~ Class Council
Mtg. @ lunch
30
STAFF MTG.
~Ultimate Site
Comm Mtg.
3:30p Conf. Rm.
31
1
~ Halloween
Activities
~ Senate Meeting
~ SAT Test
CPAC ‘Haunted House’ -10/29-31
CC: Leadership
Team Mtg.
November 2014
2
3
4
~”Families &
Friends of
Castle Mtg.”
6pm – Lib.
5
ELECTION
DAY
STAFF MTG.
NO SCHOOL
6
7
8
~ KSA Meeting
~Class Color Day
~Project Grad
Committee Mtg.
6:30pm Rm. 35
~Cap & Gown
Assembly 2-3pm
CC: STAFF MTG
9
10
11
12
VETERAN’S
DAY
STAFF MTG.
13
14
15
~ Senate Meeting
CC: STAFF MTG
~ Make-ADifference Day
(Beautification)
9:00am – noon
20
21
22
~ ICC Meeting
CC: STAFF MTG
NO SCHOOL
16
17
18
19
~SENIORSCollege
Application
Night
~ Class Council
Mtg. @ lunch
STAFF MTG.
~ Registration
for 2015-16
Classes Begins
(11/21-12/5)
~SCC Mtg. 5:30
pm - Main Office
Conf. Rm
~Dance ‘Holiday
Showcase’ 7:30p
23
24
25
26
~ Class Council
Mtg. @ lunch
27
STAFF MTG.
28
THANKSGIVING
DAY
Holiday
29
Holiday
Castle High Calendar By Periods
OCTOBER
Week of 10/6 - 10/10
FALL
BREAK
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Week of 10/13 - 10/17
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Week of 10/20 - 10/24
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
TEACHER
INSTITUTE
Week of 10/27 - 10/31
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
NOVEMBER
Week of 11/3 - 11/7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Election Day
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Week of 11/10 - 11/14
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Veterans Day
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Week of 11/17 - 11/21
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, ADV, 6
Week of 11/24 - 11/28
Per. 1 - 7
Per. 1, 3, 5, 7
Per. 2, 4, 6
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
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HO! HO! HO! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Please visit and shop at Project Graduation's
Windward Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
Sunday, December 7, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Castle High School
For Information - contact Teri Lynn Sato - 554-9620
Email: [email protected].
‘Strive HI ‘ Performance System And
Castle High’s Performance Report
On Sept. 16, 2014 the Hawaii State Dept. of Ed.
released the final results of the Strive HI Performance
System, Hawaii’s school accountability and
improvement system that replaces components of the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
The results include data on student proficiency in
reading, math, and science; student growth in reading &
math; chronic absenteeism, 8th. & 11th. Grade ACT
results; high school graduation rates; college
enrollments; and achievement gaps. Go to:
www.htpp://castlehs.k12.hi.us to review letter from our
Principal, Quick Facts on the Strive HI Performance
System, and our school’s Performance Report.
SENIORS - Class of 2015
Class email to contact: [email protected]
 Graduation:
- Cap & Gown Assembly Nov. 7 * Audi. * 2-3pm
- Cap & Gown Ordering after school Nov. 21
 Fundraising for Graduation:
- Cafe Cookies: Nov. 10 - Dec. 9. Pre-sale pick up
Dec. 7 at CHS Cafeteria.
- General Election Precinct Officials: Training Oct.
25 * 9-10am at Kaneohe Elem. Cafeteria; General
Election Nov. 4, 6am-6pm.
- Class T-shirts: End of November / December
 Seeking Donations (fundraising /class activities):
- Ingredients (needed by Oct. 27) - Butter (50 lbs.),
Granulated Sugar (40 lbs.), Flour- all purpose (55
lbs.), Baking soda (15 oz.), Vanilla (10 oz.),
Chocolate chips (30 lbs.)
Parents - ALL Grade-levels
Project Graduation…Committee meets the first Tuesday
of each month; next meetings are Oct.7 and Nov. 6 (Thurs.
since Tues. is Election Day) @ 6:30 pm in room 35
(auditorium parking lot wing).
We are slated to work the Elton John concert
on January 10, 2015 and need volunteers to
work various event concession stands through the fall and
winter as our main fundraiser. If you are interested in
helping, contact Jean Fong @ 220-2320.
PG 2015 Co-Chairs Jean Fong and Pam Kino
October - November 2014
Parents, Students, Faculty & Staff, Community
CASTLE COMPLEX COMMUNITY MEETING
SCHOOLS SHARE DATA & DIRECTION
W.C.C. – Hale Akoakoa
Thurs, Oct. 23
5-7:30pm
Presenters: WCC Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs,
Castle-Kahuku Complex Area Superintendent; Castle
Complex Principals, Windward District Early Learning
All Students and Parents Have Access
To Jupiter Grades –
Check Assignments,
Grades, Attendance Daily!
All students and parents have been provided access to
Jupiter Grades, Castle High School's internet accessible
grading system. If you cannot login to your student's
account please call 233-5600 ext. 2301 /
[email protected] for assistance.
You can also set yourself up for notifications via email
or text messaging. Just follow the directions on the
website (http://castlehs.k12.hi.us/student.html); click on
Jupiter Grades to do this.
SOPHOMORES – Class of 2017
PARENTS – Over 4-years each class has to raise about
$12,000 for their graduation ceremony. Dues go towards
this ‘bill’ but yearly fundraisers are a must! Class of
2017’s monetary goal for this year is $2500.
Please support our fall fundraiser Windward
Mall’s – Festival of Giving – by purchasing a
$10 coupon good for store discounts & prize drawings Nov.
7, 8, 9! All $10 of your purchase will go to our class! Presales start Oct. 8. Contact Class of 2017 Parent Team
member Karleen Hee (247-1648 / [email protected] ) OR
Kathy Martin ([email protected] / 233-5600
ext.2236/) to purchase coupons OR to help sell to family
members or friends.
Want to support your child’s class in other ways? Plan to
attend the next meeting of ‘Class of 2017 Parent Team’
on Thurs, Oct. 16 * 5:30-6:30pm in the library. Parents
work directly with the class advisors.
FRESHMEN – Class of 2018
Freshmen Parent Support Team…Will next meet Tues,
October 21 from 5:30-6:30pm in the library. Light
refreshments to be served.
Freshmen parents are working on ways to
support the Freshmen Houses, including raising
funds for t-shirts for all 300+ freshmen for field trips, class
days, etc. If you’d like to help with a fall garage sale on
campus, or want to know more about what the ‘houses’ are
up and how the school ‘works’, please plan to attend their
next meeting. Questions – 233-5600 ext. 2236.
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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October - November 2014
This is the second year that Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) has a program with Castle students being mentored by
adults, with a focus on college and career readiness. We pair up adults one-to-one with students at Castle and provide a
structure of in person meetings and online communication. These relationships and interactions help students to become
more confident, increase their educational aspirations, help them to achieve a growth mindset and prepares them for
academic success.
In person meetings happen once every four to six weeks, and allow all student participants in this program to do activities
as a group, alongside their mentors. For the online communication, prompts are sent out by our agency to student and
their mentors, who then discuss around the topic. These prompts are sent out about every other week.
In order for adults to enroll in this program, they’ll need to complete an application, an interview, and pass a background
and reference check process. For this specific program we’re also asking that potential mentors have graduated from
college. We’re looking for around 10 mentors for this school year, and ask that those signing up understand that we’re
looking for a multiple year commitment. Contact Tyler Kurashige @ Big Brothers Big Sisters (695-4572).
KICK OFF THE HOILDAYS!
Join the Castle Dance Ensemble (CDE) for our annual Holiday Showcase! This one-night-only performance will
be held at the Bright Theatre on Friday, November 21st at 7:30pm and will feature CDE in a variety of dance
styles. This is a free performance, however we will be accepting donations for our upcoming New York trip.
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October - November 2014
Aloha Parents of 11th Graders,
There have been a lot of changes to our State of Hawaii Department of Education mandatory tests. About 10 years ago, it was all
“paper and pencil” - reading/writing, math and science, with a science lab component. Then, we switched to testing online and had 3
opportunities to pass these 3 tests. Two years ago, the State allowed us to attach grades to their scores, which seem to have driven
the scores up. Then, last year, we had a “bridge” assessment, which had content standards from both HCPS 3 and Common Core,
and we had only 2 opportunities to take these tests. This was a transition test from previous standards into Common Core Standards.
This new assessment is called the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). This is the first year of this test, although it has
been piloted for the past 2-years . The SBAC will only use the Common Core Standards. The Common Core Standards will be used
across the nation. Hawaii, along with 22 other States, will be using the SBAC assessment. This assessment will be given to all 11th
graders. (Your child is deemed an 11th grader by credits.)
I would like to briefly describe the changes from H.S.A. to SBAC, as well as what the schools intent is to prepare your child to be
successful on this assessment. The scores from this assessment are a large part of our ‘Strive Hi Performance System’ rating, so we
want to do our best! We will need the help and cooperation of everyone to achieve our goals.
The SBAC consists of 2 tests: English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Each test is broken down into 3 sections: Computer
Adaptive Test (CAT) which should take about 2-hours; the Classroom Activity, about 30 minutes; and the Performance Task (PT)
should take about 2 hours. The CAT section of both tests, once started, must be completed within 45 days and meet the closing of the
testing window on June 3rd. The PT, once started, must be completed within 10 day and also meet the closing of the testing window.
The Classroom Activity must precede the PT. These tests are not timed, so if your child does not finish within the designated time
period, they can finish up on other days within the 45 days and testing window.
Unlike H.S.A., the SBAC test can only be administered one time. SBAC testing will begin on April 20, 2015. A testing schedule will be
published in our Parent Bulletin, our Castle website, posted on our campus, and a copy of the schedule will be given to all 11th graders
prior to testing. All students who will be testing will receive official notification and information from the Hawaii State Superintendant,
via your child, about a month or so before testing begins.
All of our teachers have been in-serviced on what will be expected of the students on this assessment. The teachers and students will
have ample opportunities to utilize our computer labs to take practice tests, training tests, and operational mid-term assessments.
Your child may also practice on his/her own by logging in to www.smarterbalanced.org, and taking the practice tests themselves.
To make Castle High School successful in reaching our Strive Hi Goals, we need to have our students in school daily, well rested, fed,
and prepared for learning. Our tests will be held in the morning hours, in air-conditioned rooms, and with minimal distractions, to insure
better testing conditions. Hopefully, all of our efforts will make a positive impact on our students’ scores.
The End-of-Course (EOC) Exams will be administered to all students enrolled for the year in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, U.S. History, and
Biology. The Biology scores are used in our Strive Hi rating. All of these tests, except for Algebra 2, will be given in 2 sessions. The
EOC will be worth 15% of your child’s year grade.
We will begin testing from May 5 – June 3, 2014. The students will be testing with their teachers during their respective periods. And,
like the SBAC, the student can take the test only once. (Watch for an updated 2nd. Semester Exam Bell Schedule in Issue 5 of
Knightly News!)
~Europe at Leisure Tour 2015 –
Fundraising for our trip!
We are also participating in the ‘Festival of Giving’ at
Windward Mall on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. Tickets are $10.00
each – a chance to win door prizes and get discounts.
Email Kathy Sakamoto ([email protected]) or
Bev Vierra ([email protected]) or phone 389-7529 to
help support her group going to Europe. Only two seats left
if you are interested to join in! This tour we are joining
Radford High School to tour London, Paris, Florence,
Rome, Lucerne and Capri! --Bev Vierra, Faculty
------------------------------------------------~’Shop ‘N Score!...
Still time to Help Castle High Earn Equipment!
REMINDER: Please be sure to designate Castle High
School to receive points for your Kraft purchases at any
Times Supermarket from NOW through October 15th. .
Help Castle High earn a share of the $250,000 in FREE
Adidas athletic equipment and uniforms, and scholarships
by shopping at TIMES/ BIG SAVE and designating our
high school. Just say “Castle High” at the check-out! -Laynie Sueyasu, AD
~ Castle Band Aid Association
Please visit our website – www.castlebandhawaii.org - for
more information about fundraisers, events, and more!
--Wayne Iseri, CBAA Pres
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~Cookbooks Deeply Discounted!
Project Graduation’s 2012 and 2013 cookbooks are still
available for purchase at a deep discount of 2 for $5.00!
Artwork is by Jocelyn Cheng! Great gifts and Christmas
stocking stuffer. They are available to purchase during the
meeting nights and from Kathy Martin’s office in the
school library. Any questions contact Jean Fong @ 2202320. –PG 2015 Committee
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~Thank You For Volunteering!
Tyler Lau has been volunteering three times a week for the
Japanese Classes in the afternoon 1st. quarter. He graduated
from Oregon University with a BA in Japanese Language
and Graphic Arts, and has now completed the Substitute
Teacher course. Awww…does that mean we are losing a
volunteer? Anyone want to volunteer for Japanese Classes?
--Bev Vierra, Faculty
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October - November 2014
You’ve Got Mail!
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To receive future issues of the Knightly News ‘electronically’ (via e-mail)…send your email address, and
child(ren)’s name & grade level(s) to [email protected] . You will be emailed a link to our CHS
website to announce our newsletter’s most current ‘posting’. Help the school save postage and paper.
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To receive weekly e-bulletins with the latest information from Castle High School…send your email address
to [email protected]. Questions – call 233-5600 ext. 2236.
~Castle Art Students Compete!
Donations Sought
A team of 10 Castle students will be participating in the
Kula Carving Competition at Windward Mall in
October. Castle Community - things we will need:
3 Long extension cords
Christmas Lights
Foam Board Displays
Clear Tape
Masking Tape
Duct Tape
Display Boxes
Pumpkins
Pumpkin Carving Tools
Electric Knife
Drill (Drill Bits)
Fabric
Styrofoam
Costumes theme: Roman, Egyptian, Mayan, Chinese
Volunteer truck/Van - Oct. 25 * noon at Mall
Volunteers to help with construction (Oct. 16 & 24).
Contact [email protected] / 233-5600
ext. 2299.
~Registration for 2015-16 Classes in November!
Planning on going to college?
Make sure to sign up for one of our four languages. We
offer Spanish, Japanese, Hawaiian, and French. It is an
academic credit that you need for many colleges and for
NCAA. The earlier you start, the better to complete.
We learn to speak, write, read as well as learn about
cultural celebrations. It is a CHALLENGING yet FUN
Class. Don't hesitate to come and ask questions in Rm.
17 or call 233-5660 ext 2269. Hope to see you next
year! –Nathalie Oliva Lui-Kwan, Faculty
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45-386 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
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CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Payment Amount $______________________ Cash ( ) or
Check#__________________
ATTENTION: MEALTRACKER
Parent/Guardian Name____________________________ Contact#: ________________________
NOTICE: The Department of Education shall assess and collect a service charge of $25.00 for any dishonored
(bad) check in accordance with Chapter 40-35.5 H.R.S.
CHS Staff Use Only ………………….
Received and entered by: _______________________
Date: ____________________