Ka Leo Alakaʻi o Waikīkī

Under Hawaii laws, all persons attending public school are required to attend the school in the geographic area in which they reside. However, permission to attend another school may be granted by the Department.

For families looking for an exception, fill out the GE Application form, MV1 form, and submit to the home school (for new students) along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a current proof of residency. (The home school serves the geographic area of the child's residence.) If your family has moved and are no longer in the school boundaries, you will have to fill out a GE application. GE applications for the next school year shall be submitted between January 1 and March 1 to facilitate a decision before the end of the school year.

Printed forms are also available in the school office.

Dear EL Parent or Guardian:

English Learners (ELs) in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade have been taking the ACCESS for ELLs English language proficiency test. This test is for students whose first or home language is not English and is to measure your child’s ability to use the English language. The test specifically identifies how well your child is reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. The four sub-parts of the test take approximately three (3) hours during the regular school day (by grade level).

The WIDA testing dates will run through February 28, 2025.

The ACCESS for ELLs test is very important, and teachers and students have been working hard to achieve the best results. This test will help teachers identify areas where support may be needed. The test also allows schools to monitor individual EL student progress on an annual basis, a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Federal guidelines require testing of all students who are ELs (e.g., ELs with disabilities, and ELs with Parent Refusal of services).

The test will need to be administered at a secure testing site such as your child’s school, computer lab, library, or classroom. Students who are participating in distance learning are also required to be assessed in-person. In such cases, school-level staff will be communicating with you to schedule the testing.

Your assistance is needed to prepare your child to take this test. Help your child get plenty of rest each night. Make sure your child eats a good breakfast, and gets to school on time. Tests begin as early as 8:15 am and continue through the afternoon. This kind of assistance will help our students to do their best. If you have any questions, please contact Bailey Ledesma at baileyledesma@waikikischool.org or Shelly Hecker at shellyhecker@waikikischool.org

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Sincerely,

Ryan Kusuda

Waikiki School Principal

3710 Leahi Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

February 13 - Valentine Dance

February 14 - Teacher Institute Day (No School)

February 17 - Presidents Day Holiday (No School)

February 22 - Rotary Club Rummage Sale

February 22 - Regal Foods Fundraiser Pickup

March 5 - EL Family Gardening 1:30 pm

March 17-21 - Spring Break (No School)

March 26 - Kuhio Day Holiday (No School)

March 28 - PC Day (No School for students)

March 31-April 4 - Spring Spirit Week

April 4 - Tech Run

April 18 - Good Friday Holiday (No School)

April 19 - Earth Day Event

May 2 - May Day Performance (Tentative)

May 23 - 8:15 am EL Parent Meeting WIDA Reports

May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

May 30 - Last Day for Students

Email: ryan@waikikischool.org
Website: waikikischool.org
Location: 3710 Leahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Phone: (808) 971-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaikikiSchool
Twitter: @WaikikiSchool

The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. This requirement extends to all of the Department's programs and activities, including employment and admissions as applicable. Please direct inquires regarding the Department nondiscrimination policies and/or complaints of prohibited conduct to the Civil Rights Compliance Branch as follows:

Civil Rights Compliance Branch

Hawaii State Department of Education

P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii 96804

(808) 784-6325 or relay

CRCB@k12.hi.us

Beth Schimmelfenning, Director

Rhonda Wong, Civil Rights Compliance Administrator

Krysti Sukita, ADA/504

Anna Tsang, Title VI

Alphonso Braggs - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Blue Kaanehe, Title VII

Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX

Dana Takahara-Dias, Title IX - Gender Equity in Athletics

The Department's non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures may be located at: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/Offices/Pages/CRCO.aspx