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Elementary (K5-6)

2021-22 Great Start Guide: Elementary (K5-6)

List of 8 items.

  • Individual Student Orientation

    To ensure a great start to a successful school year, the student and at least one parent of each student must attend orientation.

    All Elementary students will have individual orientation appointments scheduled by the divisional offices on August 9. Your child can meet his/her teacher before the first day of school and bring school supplies. Students do not need to wear uniforms for orientation.

    For Grades 4-6, students do not need to bring their laptop.

    What to bring to orientation:

  • First Days of School - Updated

    First Days of School for On-campus Students:

    Tuesday, August 10 - Opening Day Grades 1-6
                
    Wednesday, August 11 - Opening Day K3-K5
     
    The first days of school will be a regular, full day with Before- and After-School Care. For the first few days, it is often easier for first time students, especially K3 students, to be picked up immediately after school rather than staying in After-School Care. After the children are acquainted with the school, the transition to After-School Care is much easier.

  • Health & Safety

    Please read our 2021-22 COVID-19 Handbook for more details about new health & safety measures on campus including the following:
    • Masks required for Grades K5-12.
    • Handwashing and hand sanitizing frequently throughout the day.
    • Daily IHT health checks required.
    • Green Shield check upon arrival on campus. 
    • Temperature checks required upon arrival on campus.
    • Visitors by appointment only. 
    • Students to follow floor markers when lining up in the hallways and entrances.
    • Physical distancing: Students are placed 3 ft. apart as often as possible.
    • Staggered schedules.
    • Contactless payment for lunches/meals/campus store
    • Sanitation of common areas increased in frequency throughout the day. Daily campus-wide sanitation at the end of each day.

  • Health Requirements

    Hawaii State Law requires that all students entering any Hawaii school must submit the following:
    • 1) a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, and
    • 2) a completed Student Health Record (ENR-09) form
    All required immunizations and a physical examination must be dated within one year before the first day of school in the state of Hawaii. The following are the required immunizations:
    • 5 DTAP or DPT/Td (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
    • 4 Polio (IPV or OPV)
    • 2 Hepatitis A
    • 3 Hepatitis B
    • 2 MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
    • 2 Varicella (chickenpox)
    Time periods between doses must meet the Hawaii Department of Health requirements. Students missing the required immunizations or the required documents will not be permitted to enter school on the first day (Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 Chapter 157, Department of Health Immunization Branch 586-8313).

    If you have any questions regarding the Hawaii Department of Health requirements, you can contact the Hawaii Immunization Program at 586-8332. You can also call us at (808) 625-0737, extension 450 (Grades K5-1) or extension 451 (Grades 2-6).

    Please turn in student health record including vaccination records at Classroom Orientation or by the first day of the school at the latest.

  • Lunch

    Breakfast, lunch and other food items are available for purchase at The Royal Cafe. A complete lunch meal includes an entree, fruit, vegetable, and milk. Complete lunch or milk only can be purchased. School lunch will be available starting on the first day of school. 

    We will continue to use a contactless payment system. Lunches can be pre-ordered online by 8 pm the night before. More details and account set up will be sent to parents via email.

  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

    Students in Grades 4-6 will need to sign the BYOD policy form. We will let everyone know when it is ready so you can read and complete the agreement form. Mahalo for your patience.

    Student laptops will be set up to connect to the Hanalani network after school begins. 
     

  • Footwear

    For safety reasons, K5 students should wear socks and fully enclosed athletic shoes, especially on P.E. days. K5 students may wear shoes with laces only if they know how to tie them. 

    For safety reasons, students in grades 1-6 should wear socks and athletic shoes on P.E. days. On non-P.E. days, boys should wear shoes and socks while girls may wear sandals. The sandals must have a back strap and no heels.

  • Picture Day

    Wednesday, August 18, will be Picture Day for all Elementary students. Aloha attire is encouraged. All students, regardless of photo package purchase, will be required to take a picture for an ID badge and the yearbook. Note: The student ID badge will be used for contactless payment and to check out library books.