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: : : : Photo: About The Teacher Label: About The Teacher HISTORY OF KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL On April 30, 1913, The Governor of the Territory of Hawai'i signed into law Act 160 to establish "the Kauai High School." The courthouse was located on a four-acre parcel atop a hill often referred to as "Ke Kuhiau", which translates as "high point." The area was once the site of "Ke Kuhiau", on of three heiaus located near Kalapaki Bay. On September 14, 1914, Kauai High School opened its doors in the renovated courthouse as the fifth high school of the Territory of Hawai'i and the first high school on the island of Kaua'i. ALMA MATER 1. Here beside Pacific waters On our fair Kauai Stands our school Amidst the ironwoods And the cane fields high. 2. Many hours of play & study In our glad school days, Memories shall twine around us, Lovingly always. Chorus: Kaua'i High School, we'll be loyal; Let your praises sing. Hail to thee, O Kaua'i High School, Loud your praises ring. VISION FOR KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL Our students will be prepared for the challenges of their future by becoming LITERATE, RESPONSIBLE, and CONTRIBUTING members of society. PHILOSOPHY Kauai High School believes that schools are established for students as a place to develop academically, aesthetically, physically & socially. Thus, we believe: 1. in a student-centered educational program 2. students are individuals 3. students have different interests 4. students are of different abilities 5. students have different learning styles 6. students learn at different rates. It is incumbent then that we: 1. provide a wide variety of courses to meet the needs & interests of the students. 2. provide a variety of teaching strategies 3. respect students as individuals 4. provide opportunities to help them develop academically, aesthetically, physically, socially & psychologically. 5. provide an atmosphere of ease & rapport among students, teachers, & administrators. Further, we: 1. encourage student activities & student participation 2. encourage student ideas & decision-making 3. encourage parental & community input & support 4. encourage a climate of democratic living with a set of rules for all to follow. MISSION Kauai High School believes in providing a program of study, work, and service through classroom, co-curricular activities, and job experiences to enable all students 1. to achieve the GLOs & HCPSIII, 2. to realize their individual goals & aspirations, 3. to be useful contributing members of our global society 4. to be life-long learners. GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES The following is a list of General Learner Outcomes (GLOs) that are the goals of standards-based learning in all content areas at our school. 1. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER: The ability to be responsible for one's own learning. 2. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR: The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together. 3. COMPLEX THINKER: The ability to be involved in complex thinking and problem solving. 4. QUALITY PRODUCER: The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products. 5. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR: The ability to communicate effectively. 6. EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL USER OF TECHNOLOGY: The ability to use a variety of technology effectively and ethically. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In Hawaii, graduation from high school for students in the regular program requires that students complete a total of 22 credits. Beginning with the Class of 2010, students must earn 24 credits for a diploma. The BOE Recognition Diploma is awarded to students with grade point averages of 3.0 and above who successfully complete additional required coursework. To students who meet the requirements, the following BOE recognition diploma is awarded: Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.8 Summa Cum Laude with GPA of 3.8+ Valedictorian: 4.0 and higher (cumulative) The High School Diploma shall be issued to students who have met all graduation requirements and have cleared all financial obligations. A Cerfiticate of Completion of an individually prescribed program shall be issued to specifically indentified, disabled students who complete all the requirements set by the program. PROMOTION Students must earn the following minimum credits to be promoted to: Grade 10: 5 credits Grade 11: 10 credits Grade 12: 15 credits KHS PRINCIPAL'S LIST/HONOR ROLL A student at Kauai High School is on the Principal's List if he/she has a GPA of 4.0 or better without any D's, F's, I's, U's or K's. A student is on the Honor Roll if he/she has a GPA of 3.5-4.0 without any D's F's I's, U's or K's (attendance). SCHOOL COLORS: RED & WHITE SCHOOL MASCOT: RAIDER Mission Label: Mission Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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