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Welcome to Punahou School Class of 2017

Welcome to Punahou School Class of 2017. Welcome to Sixth Grade!. Pop Quiz! (How well did you read the 6 th Grade Handbook?). Question #1. There are two main expectations of sixth graders. What are they?. Work hard Have respect for others. Question #2. Fill in the blank:

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Welcome to Punahou School Class of 2017

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  1. Welcome to Punahou SchoolClass of 2017

  2. Welcome to Sixth Grade!

  3. Pop Quiz! (How well did you read the 6th Grade Handbook?)

  4. Question #1 There are two main expectations of sixth graders. What are they?

  5. Work hard • Have respect for others

  6. Question #2 Fill in the blank: Students must wear tops that have a __________ or a ____________.

  7. Students must wear tops that have a collar or a crew neckline.

  8. Question #3 How many days/nights is Camp Timberline?

  9. Four days and three nights

  10. Question #4 What time is lunch for 6th graders?

  11. 11:15 a.m.

  12. Question #5 Generally speaking, how many minutes of homework a night does a 6th grader have? (Anywhere from ____ to ____ )

  13. About 60 to 90 minutes

  14. Our Sixth Grade Community • Shares a Sixth Grade Facility • Has a Common Curriculum • Participates in Common Experiences • Tie Dye T-Shirts • Environmental/Community Service • Class Picnic • Camp Timberline • Participates in a common Chapel and Advisory Program

  15. Students have a Homeroom and Switch Class

  16. A Team consists of a homeroom and switch pair. Two teams occupy one floor in Case.

  17. Our Sixth Grade Community Is Made Up of Three Teams • Ka Honua O Weinberg (1st Floor) • Mrs. Umeda & Mrs. Teske • Mr. Smart/Mr. Tam & Ms. Edwards • Ka Lani O Weinberg (2nd Floor) • Mrs. Robles & Mrs. Ching • Mrs. Chang & Mr. Copeland • Ka Pueo O Wodehouse • Mrs. Kano & Ms. Eisold • Ms. Chong & Mr. Eliashof

  18. Independence Responsibility

  19. Homework

  20. First Day of School: August 26

  21. School Day Hours 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. School Offices Open 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  22. Drop-Off and Pick-Up

  23. Wodehouse Hall6-205 & 2066-207 & 208 Weinberg HallLower Level6-101, 102, 103, & 104Upper Level6-201, 202, 203, & 204

  24. First Day Activities 8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-9:30 All School Convocation 9:30-11:15 Homeroom/Team Time 11:15-12:00 Lunch & Recess 12:00-1:45Orientation & Campus Tours 1:45-2:30 Chapel 2:30-2:45 Homeroom & Dismissal

  25. Lockers

  26. Locks are assigned on the first day of school and are used during students' three years in Case Middle School.

  27. Books & Planners Distributed in Class

  28. Physical Education

  29. Did you purchase your child's PE uniforms? Punahou Bookstore Hours Wednesday, 8/18 & Thursday, 8/19 7:30-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m. Friday, 8/20 (Admissions Day): Closed Monday, 8/23: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, 8/24 & Wednesday, 8/25: Closed Note: No exchanges on PE uniforms. Please know your child's size prior to purchasing. No try-ons during Wednesday, 8/18 and Thursday, 8/19 due to Academy Registration.

  30. Cafeteria & Lunch

  31. Lunch TimeHome lunch or cash for August 26, 27, and 30~~~~~ID pictures taken on Friday, August 27

  32. Changes for 2010• Align with 7th & 8th grade• Options: Choice of 3 entrees, potato bar, soup, sandwiches, special of the day (teri burger, hot dog or chicken patty), salad bar• NO snack bar privileges • ID card functions as a charge card

  33. Dress Code

  34. Dress Code • All tops must have a collar or crew neckline, be long enough to tuck in, and fit comfortably (not tight-fitting) • Skirts, shorts, dresses must be at least knee length • No midriffs or underwear (including bra straps) showing • No clothing with offensive graphics/language • No extreme hairstyles • Footwear is required

  35. What is Appropriate?

  36. What is NOT Appropriate?

  37. Reporting Periods First Trimester: August 26 to November 15 • Parent - Teacher Conference • Written Progress Report Second Trimester: November 16 To February 24 • Parent - Teacher Conference (upon request) • Written Progress Report Third Trimester: February 25 To June 2 • Written Progress Report Note: 6th grade report cards do not contain letter grades

  38. Laptop Rollout September 1 & 2

  39. Communication Do you have an ePunahou account? This online community provides general information and as well as specific resources under "Parent" and "PFA" tabs. To receive your login and password, e-mail helpdesk@punahou.edu and include your full name, child's full name, and graduation year.

  40. Parent Meeting for Laptop Rollout Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m. Twigg-Smith Pavilion

  41. Sixth Grade Parent Night (formerly known as Open House) Thursday, September 23

  42. Parent-Teacher Communication • Contact your child's teacher first; if via e-mail, send me a copy. • Take advantage of fall conferences. • Other conferences may be scheduled at parent or teacher request ("roundtables"). • Encourage self-advocacy by having your child go directly to their teacher with questions.

  43. Parents Provide time and place for school work Chores at home help develop a sense of responsibility Limit and monitor electronic use at home Communicate with teachers & supervisor Teachers & Supervisor Set guidelines and clear expectations Support the unique developmental needs of each child as they learn and grow during these adolescent years Communicate with parents How We Can Work As a Team

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