Kapaa High School | 4695 Mailihuna Rd. Kapaa, HI 96746 | Main Office Hours: 7am - 4pm M-F, Year Round | 808.821-4400
“ALL STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE COLLEGE/CAREER READY”

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

AM News Tuesday, Sept 21

ALL STUDENTS
Homework
If you are out sick and request homework through your counselor, please remember it does take a day or two for your teachers to gather it, and it is yours and your parent's responsibility to call the front office and double check if it is ready for pick up OR stop by the front office to check. Calls are not made home to notify you. Mahalo.

SENIORS
Scholarships
Any Senior Girls interested in running for Miss Kauai Veteran may pick up an application at the counselor's office during recess or lunch. This Scholarship Pageant which the winner will receive a $1,000 college scholarship and be the Queen of the Veteran's Day Parade. Must be related to a Veteran and have a 2.5 GPA and be involved in community and student affairs. Deadline: Sept 30, 2010.

The HGEA Charles R Kendall Scholarship is in. Seniors may pick up an application at the counselor's office during recess or lunch. Criteria: Parents must be HGEA members, student must have financial need, academic achievement, write a personal letter and have 3 recommendation letters. Deadline: Jan.10, 2011

Cap & Gown Ordering
Cap & Gown ordering day is on Tuesday, Sept. 21st during lunch in the SAC room. don't forget. If you did not get an informational graduation packet, you may get one at the SAC room. Make sure you bring in a deposit of $60.00 to place your order. Seniors may also order a class ring if you did not order one last year. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Watanabe for more details.

SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES
ASVAB Aptitude Test
Any interested Senior, Junior or Sophomore may sign up to take the ASVAB (Military Aptitude) Test, at the Counselor's office during Recess and Lunch. The test will be held on Thursday, Oct 14 in the Library from Period 1 - 4.

JUNIORS
Class Ring Ordering
Juniors will have the opportunity to order a class ring on Tuesday, Sept. 21st during morning recess in the SAC room. If you did not receive an informational ring packet, you may get one through your English teacher or at the SAC room. Make sure you bring in a deposit of $60.00 if you are going to order.

JUNIORS , SOPHOMORES & FRESHMEN
PSAT
Kapaa High School's PSAT (Preliminary SAT test) is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 from 8:00 am - 11:15 am. It is scheduled only once a year and by chance it falls on our Homecoming Day. Therefore, it is especially important for everyone to come on time so we can finish on time and be ready for Homecoming. The PSAT is open to Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. The cost is $14. You will receive a PSAT Prep Booklet/Study Guide to help you with your preparation. Sign ups will begin on Monday, September 13 during non classroom time in the Counselor's Office. Seating is limited so it is on a first come first served. We highly recommend our Juniors who are thinking of attending a four year college to sign up, in order to have you even better prepared to take your first SAT's during the Spring Semester.

CLUBS
Japanese Club: Omedetoo (congratulations!) to the following elected officers: President: Tineal Puaoi, Vice President : Justin Uegawa, Secretary: Brendon Jacinto and Treasurser: Jessica Lee. Come to the lunch recess meeting on Tuesday to find out who the mascot is. Japanese Club Meeting on Tuesday (9/21) during lunch recess at D-203. Talking about upcoming events. Come as soon as you can.

Spanish Club: There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Wednesday, September 22nd, in SeƱora Verzosa'sRoom (P-148) during lunch. We will be voting for our Club officers. Please be prompt and be ready to share your ideas. Thank you.

Interact Club: The Interact club will be having their 2nd General meeting in the Chorus Room at 12:10. You can bring your lunch, but please be prompt we will be having a guest speaker. If you have any questions, please see Aunty Joan in the counselor's office.

-Contributed by Lana Go, Front Office Staff