Parent Handbook SY 16-17 160828 - Edl Marcy Rice, PCNC SY 2016-2017 3 Principal’s Message: Dear Parent of Hickam Elementary School student: It is with pleasure that I welcome you

Parent Handbook

SY 2016-2017

Manzelman Circle

Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

Phone: (808) 421-4148

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Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) is . . .

a school-based gathering place for parents, teachers, volunteers and professionals to foster learning, sharing and caring. It is also a place to generate programs and activities responsive to expressed needs and concerns. The Center is also a focal point for networking students and their families with the resources and services of other agencies. The PCNC program is strongly supported by the Hawaii State Board of Education, Department of Education and the Hawaii State Legislature. It is also an important avenue of inviting parents and the community to the schools to make a difference in education and in the lives of families. The PCNC embodies community education in Hawaii – a learning community that focuses on the student learner and his/her development and achievement. It is the mission of the PCNC’s to develop a sense of community and a caring, learning network to strengthen family, neighborhood, school, and classrooms for every student’s well being and attainment of standards. The PCNC’s mission supports Hickam Elementary School’s vision: We commit to providing a positive learning community that will inspire leaders for tomorrow. The PCNC works to reinforce skills taught in the classroom.

∗ To help teachers give students more individual attention. ∗ To help students develop a positive attitude toward themselves, school and

academic or artistic achievement. ∗ To enrich the student’s curriculum and, in turn, broaden their awareness and

experience. ∗ To enrich the student’s curriculum and, in turn, broaden their awareness and

experience. ∗ To be an extra pair of ears for students and teachers. ∗ To relieve the teacher of many non-instructional tasks and duties. ∗ To stimulate community support and interest in the educational system. ∗ To show students that they are an important and worthwhile part of our

communities. ∗ To provide the community a means of being directly involved with the

educational process. ∗ To strengthen school-community relations through direct and positive

participation. ∗ To help student’s become assets to our communities

Respectfully, Marcy Rice, PCNC SY 2016-2017

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Principal’s Message:

Dear Parent of Hickam Elementary School student: It is with pleasure that I welcome you to Hickam Elementary School. As your principal, I look forward to the upcoming school year and the opportunity to share in the educational development

of your child. We certainly realize the importance of these early years in establishing a solid foundation for the future. We are committed to providing a positive learning community that will inspire leaders for tomorrow. Hickam Elementary School is proud of its educational programs, which are characterized by organizing activities having both educational and social values. These programs have been carefully selected for your child's growth and development. Our purpose is to nurture the whole-child by providing a loving learning environment and world-class education that empowers students to gain the skills, attitudes, and dispositions so each child can strive to reach their highest potential. We hope this handbook is helpful to you in understanding the procedures and objectives of our school. If you have any questions concerning any information in this handbook, please feel free to contact me at the main office. Once again, welcome and thanks for taking an active part in your child's educational well being. We look forward to partnering with you in the education for your child. Respectfully, Alisa Bender, Principal

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Our Vision

We commit to providing a positive learning community that will inspire leaders for tomorrow. (Adopted May 2016)

Our Mission

Our purpose is to nurture the whole-child by providing a loving learning environment and world-class education that empowers students to gain the skills, attitudes, and dispositions so each child can strive to reach their highest potential.

(Adopted May 2016)

Motto Our school motto is Kulia I Ka Nu’u or Strive for the Highest.

Our Core Values

• Doing School as a Team • Doing All Things Excellently • Every One is a Leader • Whatever it Takes for All Children • We Believe All Students Can Learn

Our Digital Citizenship Definition (Radford Complex/Hickam)

A digitally literate student will develop collaboration, effective communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, inquiry, and leadership skills. Students will

develop leadership skills that will prepare them for college and career readiness. (Adopted May 2016)

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Our School Song

Hail oh Hail to Thee

Hickam Elementary

We will stand with pride

Which we never will deny

Friendly faces you will see

On our campus by the sea

Shaded by a kukui tree

Tree of light for you and me

(Chorus)

With Aloha, Strength, and Wisdom

Like a rainbow bold and true

Parents, teachers, students

Raise your voices

Hail Hickam Elementary School

(Repeat Chorus)

Composed by Kumu Poni Kamauu

Mascot Our mascot is a falcon.

School Colors

Our school colors are red, white and blue.

Hickam Traditional Clap

Person-in-charge claps: (Shave and a Haircut) Students clap respond: (Two Bits)

This is used in situations where a group of students need to focus. After the students respond, they need to wait quietly and look at the person-in-charge.

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School Visitors School safety is a top priority. In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and students, we must closely monitor movement within our school each and every day. To maximize quality instruction to our students, we must protech instruction time. The following key policies have been put into place to ensure the safety of your child, as well as provide quality instruction to all students and provide effective communication opportunities’ for our parents.

∗ All Parents/Visitors Will report to the front office before entering the school. ∗ All Parents/Visitors must sign-in and wear an official visitor’s sticker

provided by the front office. ∗ Parents will not be allowed to go to a teacher’s room unless a meeting time

has been previously scheduled with the teacher, and it is during a non-instructional time.

∗ All teacher-parent conferences will be scheduled for non-instructional times agreed upon by both parties. This allows for a quality meeting to address any questions or concerns.

∗ All phone calls to a teacher will be sent to voice mail unless it is an emergency. Calls will be returned during non-instructional time.

Tips for School Success

At Hickam Elementary, we strive for success both as a school and for each of our students. Parent and teacher communication is vital to the success of our school as a whole unit. Parent involvement in education begins with reading newsletters and getting updates from our website. Please respond to notices promptly. All students have a planner with notices and assignments for homework. It is important that parents check their child’s planner each day and sign off when they have completed their assignments.

∗ Important school dates are listed on the front page of the school’s newsletter and can be found on the school’s website: http://www.hickam.k12.hi.us. Watch the marquee for other school reminders.

∗ Standards for each grade level and subject can be found on the DOE’s website at http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org

∗ Teachers distribute syllabus for their class, which lists other information and class policies.

“When schools work together with families to support learning, children tend to succeed not just in school, but throughout life.”

~National Committee for Citizens in Education, 1994

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Attendance is Important!

Consistent school attendance is essential for your child’s success in school. Absences can hinder your child’s academic progress and success. It is also important that students be at school on time every day.

∗ If your child will be absent, please call the school’s office before 7:55 a.m. to report the reason for the absence. Students with doctor notes or court documents will be excused.

∗ If you child is tardy and arrives after 8:00 a.m., student must report to the office for a tardy slip to present to their classroom teacher.

New Registration

To register at HES: ∗ Bring verification of physical residence in the Hickam Elementary School

Geographical Area (Original Signed Lease), ∗ If you are in temporary lodging at Royal Alaka’i on Hickam Air Force Base,

you are eligible to register your child for a 30-day temporary registration. You will need proof of lodging status upon check-in,

∗ Your child’s birth certificate, ∗ Transfer/Release form from previous school and current report card, ∗ State law requires that a child have a TB Clearance (IPPD or MANTOUX))

within one (1) year of school entry, o TB Clearance must include:

! Date skin test was given and date skin test was read ! Measurement of induration measured in mm ! Signature or stamp of the practicioner, facility, or the health

department OR negative chest x-ray w/ date given and read ∗ Completion of immunization appropriate for age, including Varicella, MMR,

Hepatitis B, DTaP,Polio, Hib. ∗ A Physical examination given to your child within a year upon entry, and

transcribed onto a Department of Education Student’s Health Record (Form 14), which may be obtained from the child’s Primary Care Manager or Hawaii Website at www.hawaiipublicschools.org, and

∗ All required health information must be performed, documented and signed by a U.S. licensed practitioner (MD, DO, APRN, or PA)

Nut-Free Campus As of SY 2016-2017, HES is a Nut-Free campus. If your child has any food allergies, please contact the Health Aide so it can be noted on their emergency card. If you choose to eat nut-foods, child will eat in the Health Room with Health Aide.

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Breakfast and Lunch Information

Please see the front office for information regarding Lunch and Breakfast payments.

∗ Breakfast service begins at 7:10 a.m. and ends at 7:40 a.m. ∗ For our lunch schedule, please see our Bell Schedule. ∗ No cash is accepted in the cafeteria. ∗ A notice will be sent home with your child when their lunch account balance

is low. Unfortunately, DOE policy does not allow us to give meal loans.

Parents eating with their children Parents are welcome to eat lunch at the picnic tables located outside the cafeteria. When having lunch with your children, follow these guidelines:

∗ Follow Visitor policy and procedures (Sign-in and pick up a visitors badge in the front office),

∗ Invite your own children to join you. Please do not invite your children’s friends or classmates unless their parents give you permission,

∗ Children joining their parents for lunch at the picnic tables must follow school rules, such as no running, standing on tables or seats, climbing poles.

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Your cooperation is needed to keep our students' arrival and departure safe. Drop-off/pick-up for all students is located on the curbside of Manzelman Circle fronting the walkway that leads to the cafeteria. Students in the first five vehicles are allowed to exit their vehicles on the curbside. Other areas on campus are prohibited for drop-off/pick-up for safety reasons (i.e.: Radio Road, Child Development Center). The bus stop is located on Julian Avenue near the portable classrooms. There is no school bus service since students live within two miles of the school. “Curb-to-curb” transportation (for DOE students) must be a Related Service listed on the IEP or 504 Plan. Please understand that the parking area within the Freedom Tower lot is for Hickam Elementary staff, with five spots in the front allocated for visitors. When

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others are parked in the lot, that can make it difficult for teachers to find parking elsewhere and get to their classrooms on time.

Before/After School Supervision One of our continuing goals this year is to encourage our students to be on time each morning. We do not have appropriate supervision so students should arrive after 7:30 a.m. Any students arriving after 7:30 a.m. should report near where Educational Assistants and/or teachers can supervise our students. Students must sit quietly and stay off playground. We cannot ensure student safety in the morning. After school unless students have school business, like clubs, extra-curricular activities, meetings or tutoring, they should leave the campus immediately. Please pick up your child promptly. Teachers often have meetings to attend right after school. There is no adult supervision after school. The park, courts and playground equipment are not supervised by school personnel; so please be clear to your child in your before and after-school instructions. If you cannot pick your child up on time, please sign up for the A+ After school Program. There is NO adult supervision after school.

A+ Before/After School Program The A+ Program (Kama’aina Kids) is available to all children, but program rates vary, depending upon your work and financial status. . Registration forms are available in the front office. Questions can be referred to the A+ Site Coordinator at 421-4162 or Kama’aina Kids main office at 262-4538. Before school, A+ provides early morning supervision from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. After school, A+ hours are from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and 1:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. There is no A+ program during school vacations/intersession, Staff development Days, waiver Days, State holidays, Weekends, Teacher Institute Day, and early dismissal/half days. There is a monthly charge of $85.00 payable to Kama'aina Kids. Students qualifying for free or reduced meals may be charged a lesser fee. Late pickup is subject to an additional charge of $5.00 for each 15 minutes after 5:30pm.

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Lost and Found

Please have some form of identification on your child’s belongings. Report any missing articles to the child’s teacher immediately. Return any article your child may happen to take home by mistake. Lost items are placed in the Front Office. Unclaimed articles will be discarded or donated to charity.

Requests for Homework

Out of consideration for teachers and office staff, please request homework by 9:30 a..m. for pick up any time after 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Deliveries to Classrooms

Hickam discourages phone messages except in emergencies. Please help your child organize and plan ahead. We support the lesson learned from natural consequence if a child forgets lunch, field trip forms, fund raising money, assignments, project materials, etc. We do not deliver flowers, balloons, etc. to your child.

Restitution for Damaged and Lost Books,

Equipment, Supplies and Other

Outstanding Financial Obligations Hickam Elementary School is responsible to provide students with appropriate and challenging instructional materials. Therefore, when students do not return, lose or destroy classroom issued books, library books or related materials, other students are deprived of these materials. We are expected to purchase replacements for these materials, so that all students will have the opportunity to learn. Chapter 57, HRS 8-57-1 requires students to be held accountable for the non-returned, lost, damaged or destroyed books, equipment and /or supplies. This includes any financial obligations such as negative meal account balances or fees.

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HES Uniform & Dress Code Policy

Students at Hickam Elementary wear uniforms in a school-wide effort to keep our students safe and easily identified by emergency personnel in case of an emergency. The uniform policy consists of the following: ∗ Properly fitted tan or navy walking shorts, capris, skorts, or pants ∗ Hem of bottoms must be longer than the tip of the middle finger while standing with arms

down ∗ Hickam Elementary School T-Shirt (navy blue or red) ∗ School-issued I.D. must be visible on collar (first one provided by the school, 1st

replacement cost will be $1.00, 2nd is $2.00, etc.) ∗ Properly fitted sweatshirts and jackets can be worn over uniform ∗ Closed toe and covered heel shoes must be worn with socks

The following items are NOT PERMITTED unless otherwise specified: ∗ Cargo pocket shorts, cargo pants, athletic pants (soccer, basketball, yoga, etc.), skirts, or

dresses ∗ Sandals, slippers/flip-flops, individualized toe shoes, Crocs, Heelys ∗ Shorts, skorts, capris, athletic pants (soccer, basketball, yoga, etc.), or pants with decorative

rhinestones, appliques, holes, or excessively worn out bottoms ∗ Jeans ( blue, white, black, and colored denim) ∗ Headgear (scarves, caps, hats) and sunglasses

College Shirt or Theme Days Free Dress usually occurs on the last school day of each month. Free Dress may fall on a different day due to a school holiday or PD/Waiver day. Students MUST adhere to the HES Dress Code stated above.

Uniform Waiver Policy The DOE policy requires a provision allowing parents to request a waiver to the wearing of the uniform. Requests for waivers will be granted in cases of (1) financial hardship, (2) incoming or PCS date within 90 days, or (3) medical reasons establishing a student’s intolerance to the standard uniform. Requests for waivers on other grounds will be reviewed by the Principal. Each waiver will be approved/disapproved on a case-by-case basis and must be renewed each year. For those students who hold a waiver, the “Hickam Dress Code” applies in its entirety.

Hickam Dress Code for those with a Uniform Waiver** Boys: May wear T-shirts, polo shirts, or dress shirts and pants, or shorts in appropriate sizes and with appropriate undergarments. No tank tops or T-shirts with offensive logos/pictures. No cargo shorts or pants. Girls: May wear T-shirts, polo shirts, or blouses and pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, skirts or dresses in appropriate sizes and with appropriate undergarments. No spaghetti straps or straps less than 2 inches. No cargo shorts.

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General Learner Outcomes

(Hawaii Department Of Education) The Department's General Learner Outcomes (GLOs) are the over-arching goals of standards-based learning for all students in all grade levels. For many years, through changes in leadership, assessments and curricula, the General Learner Outcomes have been there. These are the over-arching goals of standards-based learning for all students in all grade levels. Our teachers rely upon rubrics built upon these to inform their assessment of students — going beyond academic achievement to ensure students become engaged, lifelong learners. They are:

∗ GLO 1: Self-directed Learner (The ability to be responsible for one's own learning)

∗ GLO 2: Community Contributor (The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)

∗ GLO 3: Complex Thinker (The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)

∗ GLO 4: Quality Producer (The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products)

∗ GLO 5: Effective Communicator (The ability to communicate effectively) ∗ GLO 6: Effective and Ethical User of Technology (The ability to use a

variety of technologies effectively and ethically)

Hickam Elementary Expectations

Hickam Elementary School does Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Our school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports system help students to learn the behavior expectations for various areas of our school. We hope that these clear and concise expectations will improve the school climate and help teaching and learning for all. In conjunction with the Hawaii DOE Code of Conduct and the School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), students at HES will use the Three B’s to help maintain a safe environment that fosters growth and development. HES Behavioral Expectations:

∗ Be Safe ∗ Be Respectful ∗ Be Responsible ∗ Be a Leader (proposal May 2016)

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Leader in Me Instead of seeing children through the lens of a normal distribution curve—some kids are naturally smart and others are not—The Leader in Me paradigm sees that every child is capable, every child is a leader. This paradigm changes everything. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids is a synthesis of universal, timeless principles of personal and interpersonal effectiveness, such as responsibility, vision, integrity, teamwork, collaboration and renewal, which are secular in nature and common to all people and cultures. We utilize the 7 Habits, which are:

∗ Habit 1 — Be Proactive: You're in Charge ∗ Habit 2 — Begin with the End in Mind: Have a Plan ∗ Habit 3 — Put First Things First: Work First, Then Play ∗ Habit 4 — Think Win-Win: Everyone Can Win ∗ Habit 5 — Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Listen Before

You Talk ∗ Habit 6 — Synergize: Together Is Better ∗ Habit 7 — Sharpen The Saw: Balance Feels Best

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Safety at School Students need to feel and be safe at school. Research demonstrates a strong correlation between academic achievement and a safe school environment. Employees also deserve a safe workplace.

Overview Our school is secured as best as possible to prevent theft, vandalism, trespassing and acts of violence. Annual training is provided for all security personnel with continued research into security best practices and the latest technology. School and student safety is a responsibility for all involved — administrators, staff, teachers, students, families, law enforcement and the broader community. Safety and security are necessary in order for learning to take place.

Chapter 19 In order to keep our schools safe, rules have been established relating to student misconduct; these rules also govern searches of students and seizures of property. Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 19, is state law. It's important that students and parents review this information to be aware of the consequences of a Chapter 19 violation.

Discipline The purpose of school-administered discipline is to promote and maintain a safe and secure educational environment, teach and acknowledge proper behavior which is beneficial to the educational process and self-development, and maintain proper student conduct to ensure that educational activities and responsibilities remain uninterrupted. Parents/guardians, staff and administration will work together with students to positively contribute to the school community. In order to develop good judgment, the students need to learn that actions have consequences.

Disciplinary Actions In determining disciplinary actions, the principal or designee shall consider the intention of the offender, the nature and severity of the offense, the impact of the offense on others, the age of the offender, and if the offender was a repeat offender. Disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to: correction and conference with the student; detention; loss of privileges; time in office; In-school suspension; parent conference; etc.

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Harassment Policy (Chapter 19)

“Harassment” means a student who is harassing, bullying, including cyberbullying, annoying, or alarming another person by engaging in the following conduct that includes, but is not limited to:

1. Striking, shoving, kicking, or otherwise touching a person in an offensive matter or subjecting such person to offensive physical contact;

2. Insulting, taunting, or challenging another person in a manner likely to provoke a violent response;

3. Making verbal or nonverbal expressions that cause others to feel uncomfortable, pressured, threatened, or fearful because of reasons that include, but are not limited to: the person’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, including gender identity and expression, religion, disability, or sexual orientation that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment, or interferes with the education of a student, or otherwise adversely affects the educational opportunity of a student or students;

4. Name calling, making rude gestures, insulting, or teasing another person who feels humiliated, intimidated, threatened, or embarrassed;

5. Making a telephone call without purpose of legitimate communication; 6. Making repeated communications anonymously, or at extremely

inconvenient hours; or in offensively coarse language on campus or, other department of education premises, on department of education transportation, or during a department of education sponsored activity or event on or off school property;

7. Causing fear as to prevent others from gaining legitimate access to or use of school buildings, facilities, services, or grounds such as/but not limited to, restroom facilities; or

8. Physically harming, physically restraining, threatening, or stalking, or a combination of the foregoing

Contraband on Campus For safety and security reasons, please leave the following items at home:

● toys/trading cards ● cell phones ● smart watches ● electronic devices ● sports equipment

● heelys ● scooters ● skateboards ● any item which may lead to bodily injury

or disruption of school operations

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There are potential security and confidentiality concerns with the use of a cell phone on our campus. Thus, this device will be considered contraband. We ask for your support in this matter and please remind your child that the cell phone may not be used during school hours. If the phone is seen during school hours, it will be taken away. In case of an emergency, please tell your child that they can come to the office to make a phone call.

Bicycle and Scooter Safety

Many of our students either walk or ride their bikes to school. Bicycles are required to have a City and County of Honolulu tag.

Bicyclists must meet the safety requirements for their vehicles and obey the Base laws when riding to and from school. Each student whether riding a bicycle or scooter must wear a helmet at all times. The school is not responsible for bikes and scooters parked on school property. Please encourage all students to ride carefully to and from school, follow all road rules and wear protective gear at all times.

Playground Rules

∗ Students will use playground equipment safely. ∗ Students will only climb appropriate playground equipment. ∗ Students will follow the activity rules in the appropriate zones. ∗ Play Fighting is not permitted.

Student Health & Support Services Health Room Services The Department of Education provides a Health Room and the Department of Health employs a Health Aide during school hours. If your child is injured or becomes ill, he/she will be sent to the Health Room by the teacher and/or other school personnel. Injury or Illness. If your child is injured or becomes ill and requires a doctor's care, the Health Aide will attempt to notify you or authorized persons. Once a child's temperature reaches 100 degrees, he/she must be picked up. If parents or

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authorized persons cannot be reached, the student will remain in the Health Room. Child must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Emergency Care. In an emergency, if a child is injured and requires immediate care of a physician and parents or other authorized persons cannot be contacted, the school will call the Hickam Air Force Base Emergency Services for assistance/ambulance. Medication. School personnel and other volunteers are not authorized to administer any medication to students. In special cases and with proper authorization from physician and Public Health Nurse, medication can be administered by the Health Aide and/or Administration. No medication will be stored in the Health Room or given by the Health Aide without prior approval and completion of appropriate form. Emergency Action Plan. Parents of children who experience unusual allergic reactions (e.g. bee sting, food, etc.) need to develop an Emergency Action Plan with the Action Plan Team. Students completing training through the Pulmonary Department at Tripler Hospital may request independent use/self-administration of inhalers. Final approval must be granted by the Principal. Emergency Information Cards The school must be notified whenever there is a change in your address and/or phone number. Up-todate information is necessary when in an emergency. Parents, close relatives or neighbors need to be contacted right away. Home Instruction Services If your child will be hospitalized or incapacitated at home for a minimum of 2 weeks or more, three hours of home instruction per week may be provided for him/her. The school counselor must be notified so the necessary forms may be completed.

Falcon Safety Patrol Officers Falcon Safety Patrol Officers or FSPO are comprised of responsible and dedicated fifth and sixth graders who provide traffic assistance to students arriving or leaving campus. JPOs patrol the school campus and monitor the crosswalks on Porter Ave, Julian Ave, and Manzelman Circle. While on duty, JPOs are following instructions of the Honolulu Police Department and staff members. Parents are asked to be respectful and refrain from arguing with JPOs. Please bring any matter of concern to the JPO Advisor.

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Classroom Expectations

∗ Be in your assigned seat/area, ready to work when the bell rings. ∗ Have planner, papers, pencils, books and all needed materials every day. ∗ HFBO- Keep hands, feet, books, and objects to yourself. ∗ No profanity, rude gestures, teasing or put downs. ∗ Follow the directions of any adult working at the school.

Homework Policy

Hickam recognizes that homework is an integral part of the school curriculum and is a reinforcement of what is covered in the classroom. We believe that the purpose of homework is to help teach students responsibility, study-skills, and to be a self-directed learner. Teacher is responsible for: ● Providing clear directions and expectations ● Clear communication with parent and student

Parent is responsible for: ● Encouraging child to complete homework ● Providing adequate homework time ● Providing appropriate place for homework

Student is responsible for: ● Knowing their homework assignments ● Completing homework on time ● Bringing the necessary materials needed ● Striving to do quality work

Homework for students receiving Special Education will be coordinated between the Regular Education and Special Education teachers. Parents of Special Education students can refer to Chapter 56 for further information.

Response to Intervention (RTI) At Hickam Elementary, Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning.

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These services may be provided by a variety of personnel, including general education teachers, special educators, and specialists. Progress is closely monitored to assess both the learning rate and level of performance of individual students. Educational decisions about the intensity and duration of interventions are based on individual student response to instruction. RTI is designed for use when making decisions in both general education and special education, creating a well-integrated system of instruction and intervention guided by child outcome data. (RTI Action Network)

AVID

Hickam Elementary is committed to educating students to be college- and career-ready. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that focuses on teaching the philosophies, strategies, and behaviors that prepare all students for success in a global society. Student Success Skills ● College T-shirt days ● AVID strategies and lessons

Organization Skills ● Thinking Maps ● Planner/Organization Tools

WICOR Lessons ● Writing to Learn, Inquiry,

Collaboration, Organization, Reading to Learn

Partnerships ● AVID Career Fair ● AVID parent night

activities

Technology Vision

At Hickam, our goal is to: ● Ensure students are digitally literate ● Integrate technology to support student engagement, collaboration, and

communication ● Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, inquiry, research, and leadership

skills through the use of technology In 2016, plans began to fall into place to launch an exciting new venture: one laptop for each student. Under the direction of a small group of staff members began planning One-to-One laptop distribution for a pilot group of students in an academy school. We plan to partner with DOE Information Technology and Instructional Services to create a sustainable model that is rich in resources and big on impact. For more information, please see our Technology Plan and Future-Ready goals.

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School Community Council (SCC) School Community Council plays a vital role in the education system in Hawaii. They provide a forum through which parents and other members of school communities can contribute to improving student achievement and performance. By giving information to the parents and community representatives, getting feedback from them, and presenting their views to the school, the SCC involves the community in the discussion of educational issues and helps the school identify and respond to the needs of the community.

Field Trip Info

During the course of the year, students go on several field trips. Since each field trip may have different requirements or preparations, carefully read the detailed notices sent home by the teacher. Guidelines for field trips:

1. Department of Education policy requires all fees/monies for filed trips be sent in at least seven days prior to the day of the field trip. (This includes fees for accident insurance.) Students not meeting this requirement will not be able to accompany their class on the field trip and will remain in school. 2. This school accepts CASH ONLY for field trips which should be sent in an envelope marked with your child's name, room number, and purpose for which money is sent. Field trip fees will be returned to absent children; however, bus fare is not refundable. 3. Students must have health or accident insurance as required by the Department of Education. 4. Students should have a good night's rest the night before and should eat a hearty breakfast on the day of the field trip. 5. Students should wear a Hickam School t-shirt, unless otherwise directed. The t-shirts may be purchased at the Front Office. 6. Only chaperones contacted and confirmed by the teacher are allowed to go on the field trip.

Siblings are not allowed due to safety reasons.

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Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is comprised of parents, teachers, and administrators that serve as officers, liaisons, and representatives to our parents and teachers. The efforts of the PTO Board are mainly to support classroom, student, and school programs through fundraising to provide manpower, and to take on special programs that might otherwise not get the attention or funding needed through the Hickam Elementary Parent Handbook 3 3 REVISED 02/26/10 DOE or other State agencies. PTO information is regularly shared in fliers for special events. For more information go to the PTO's section of our school’s website: http://goo.gl/g1at9R or go to our PTO’s Facebook page @HickamElementaryPTO.