UPCOMING EVENTS

Aloha parents and students, we want to fill you in on some important dates and upcoming events that will greatly benefit you and your post-graduation future, whether you plan on heading to college, starting a career or joining the military.

The following dates indicate Guest Speaker forums where individuals from various occupational backgrounds come to our school and share with us valuable information about their careers and how you can get started too:Brigham Young University – Provo – Period 2 – Q-4 (or café) October 29 – Lehigh University – Period 6 – W 104 Other schools that typically visit but have yet to set an appointment BYU-Hawaii Linfield College Holy Names University Utah Valley State College Chaminade University University of Hawaii – West Oahu Other interesting college related events

    Guest Speaker Forums:

  • Thursday, December 13, Hawaiian Electric
  • Thursday, January 31, Hyatt Regency Hotel
  • Thursday, April 3, Heald College “How to sell yourself in an interview”
  • More Activities:

  • College and Career Fair – Nov 8 – The annual college and career fair is held at the Neil Blaisdell Center. Admission is free.
  • Tuesday, November 20 – CTE Fest (features CTE students and their projects)
  • January 1, 2008 – First day for parents and students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – the website is http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  • Thursday, January 31 – Hyatt Regency Hotel
  • February 2008 – Ground Hog Day Job Shadows
  • Thursday, April 24th, Mock Interviews

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Free Tutoring at KHIS

High School Study Hall After School

Tutoring for grades 9-12. Students from all grades 7-12, may see Mrs. Yamagata for help with math.

M,T,TH 2:30-3:30 pm
English – Y201 Nishimura
Wed 1:30-2:30 pm
History Y202 Ishihara
Math Y301 Yamagata
Science Y302 Esera

Some days may be canceled due to meetings.

Intermediate Study Hall After School:
If students in grades 7 and 8 need extra help on their class work they can drop by study hall, daily from 2:30-3:30 except Wednesdays, in A103. The teachers helping with this program are Annie Gardenkranz and Josie Slayton.

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COLLEGE TESTING

C&CC is open to all students, parents and staff of Kahuku High & Intermediate School. Services offered through the C&CC include post-high school planning, information on colleges and careers, information on financial aid and scholarships, guest speakers (college career, military), testing registration/information (ASVAB, SAT, ACT) and ECOS registration.

Testing Information:

 

    SAT: Check with counselors Registration Deadline: Check with counselors

www.collegeboard.com : Registration for the SAT I/SAT II
www.actstudent.org : Registration for the ACT

Fee waivers are available from Mrs. Fonoimoana in the College & Career Center room T5

The KHIS school code is 120-135.

PSAT Testing:

TBA

The PSAT will be administered to all juniors and sophomores on campus in designated testing rooms. There are NO testing fees. Additional information will be provided soon. Mark your calendars

Announcements:

Iolani PSAT/SAT I Fall Prep Course
The cost of the SAT I Prep Course is $200 and includes handouts and practice tests. For more information and/or registration, log on to www.iolani.org or call the Iolani School Special Programs Office at 943-2262.

College & Career Center Events: Permission forms/Intra-class release forms in CCC room T5

  • Honolulu Community College – Construction Career Day – Friday, October 26, 2007 – 8am-1:45pm – sponsored by Honolulu Community College – Transportation sponsored by HCC.
    For seniors and juniors interested in the “Construction Industry”.

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STUDENT AND PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS

www.exploringcollegeoptions.org

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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS RECOGNIZED BY THE HAWAII STATE BOE ANNUAL BANQUET AT THE HILTON HAWAIIAN RESORT

Hawaii State BOE BanquetAl Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference Program http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=16558 In order to apply, you must fill out the application, provide all the required materials and mail the completed forms and materials in one package by the deadline.

American math exam

http://www.unl.edu/amc/ Various contests and exams for different grade levels are given. Registration dates vary from October, November and December.

National essay contest

http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/essaycontest1.cfm Write a 750 to 1,000 word essay on a specific topic and win up to $2,500. March 1st is the deadline. Continue reading

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KHIS ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS OFFERED


Art Competition (School, State, National)

Con-Con (School)

Geography Competition (School, State, National)

History Day Competition (School, District, State and National)

Language/Media Competition (School)

Math Competition (School, State, National)

Science Fair Competition (School, District, State and National/International) News

Speech and Debate Competition (State, National)

Spelling Bee Competition (School, State, National)

We the People (State and National)

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MAKING YOURSELF INTO A GREAT SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATE

By College Toolkit (http://www.collegetoolkit.com/Articles/resCandidate.aspx)

College Toolkit talked with school counselors to help unravel the mystery of winning a scholarship. While there may be no “magic formula,” we did uncover some useful advice for making yourself a great scholarship (and college) candidate. Continue reading

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