High School News
New Trimester Begins: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The 3rd trimester begins on Tuesday, March 2nd, and it is a ‘B’ day. Students are reminded to have purchased their books from our online bookstore provider, MBS Direct, http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/maryknollschool.htm. Student schedules will be distributed prior to the start of the trimester. A $5 fee is charged if students lose their schedules.
Sadie Hawkins Dance: Friday, February 12, 2010
Location: Rogers Hall on the high school campus
Who: All high school students are invited; IDs are required
Time: 6-10 PM & gates will close at 8 PM
Cost: $4 pre-sale; $5 at the gate
Parking is available on the high school campus in the back or street parking. Students will not be allowed to loiter in the parking lot area.
Sophomores take ACT’s PLAN Test: Monday, March 1, 2010
In freshmen year, students took the EXPLORE test which is the first step in practice towards taking the ACT. As sophomores, they can also take the PLAN test. It will be held on the high school campus on Monday, March 1st, which is a Teacher Work Day and no classes for students. There is no cost to students to take this test. The deadline to reserve a spot is Wednesday, February 3rd. Students are to report at 8 AM and testing will begin at 8:15 AM. Students will be dismissed between 10:45 and 11:15 AM. For more information about the PLAN test, go to this website on the ACT’s PLAN program, http://www.actstudent.org/plan/tests/index.html
If there are any questions, please contact the College Guidance Office at 952-7220.
Advanced Placement Course Information Night:
Monday, February 1, 2010
Interested in learning more about taking an AP course? Come meet current AP teachers & College Guidance and learn more about the Advanced Placement program. . If you have questions, feel free to contact the Director of Studies, Marty Crawford, via email: marty.crawford@maryknollschool.org or call 952-7217. Click here to download a copy of the AP Contract for the 2010-2011 SY.
Blood Drive: Monday, February 1, 2010
The National Honor Society is sponsoring a Blood Drive on February 1st from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. It is being held in the library, room 202. Their donor goal is 40 people. Please help save a life, and give blood! If there are any questions, please contact NHS Advisor, Mrs. Grace Williams, via email, grace.williams@maryknollschool.org or call the front office at 952-7200.
The Hawaii State Department of Health wants all parents to protect their children from catching the flu.
Click here for a letter from the DOH with some helpful tips.
Also, Maryknoll School is NOT participating in the H1N1 flu clinic. Parents should contact their child’s physician to schedule that vaccination. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Grade School Nurse, Maria Guevara at 952-7116 or maria.guevara@maryknollschool.org
Senior Parent Night: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Senior parents have the opportunity to meet with their child’s advisory teacher as well as to meet with the Senior Division Coordinator, Mrs. Toni Nishida-Chock, and Senior Project Co-Coordinator, Mrs. Natalie Morey. Various topics that will covered in the sessions are Graduation & Senior Project requirements, Naviance reminders, Project Graduation, and luau.
For a more detailed schedule of the evening, please click here to read the flyer. If there are any questions, please call the high school front office at 952-7200 or email Senior Division Coordinator, Toni Nishida-Chock, toni.nishida@maryknollschool.org
Spirit Week 2009: September 14 - 18
Spirit Week, formerly known as Acquaintance Week, officially kicks off this week and culminates in the first high school pep rally to be held in the MCC Gym. The goals of this week are to build school-wide Spartan Spirit and to promote fun within and among the divisions.
There are banner and cheer contests that are being sponsored by the Student Senate. One of the highlights of the week and the pep rally is also the dodgeball competition which will determine the division and advisory that will be announced as the Dodegball Champions for this school year.
For more detailed information and to see the special schedule for Friday, September 18, click here to see an overview of the activities of the week.
Freshmen Parent Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2009. This is an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s advisory teacher, learn more about freshmen year, get an in-depth overview of the high school program, and to ask any questions they may have. For a more detailed schedule of the evening, please click here to read the flyer. If there are any questions, please call the high school front office at 952-7200.
The Hawaii State Department of Health is asking parents to be diligent in protecting your child and others from catching the flu. Click here for a letter from the DOH with some helpful tips.
1st Day Back & Special Schedule: August 18, 2009
Below is the special 'A' Day schedule for grades 9-12 on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 as well as some reminders as students return to school.
Schedule: This is a full day of school and students will report to advisory first.
| 7:45 AM | Warning Bell |
| 7:50-8:20 AM | Flag, Prayer & Advisory (30) |
| 8:20-9:15 AM | Prayer Service & Senate Assembly (55) |
| 9:15-9:30 AM | Break (15) |
| 9:30-11:00 AM | Period 1 (90) |
| 11:00-11:05 AM | Transition to next period (5) |
| 11:05-12:30 PM | Period 2 (85) |
| 12:30-1:20 PM | Lunch (50) |
| :20-2:45 PM | Period 3 (85) |
| *Note: All P.E. classes will meet on the HS campus in Rogers Hall, and then walk over to the Maryknoll Community Center. | |
Reminders:
- Don't forget to bring your 1st trimester schedule with you as a $5 fee is charged for an additional copy. If a copy of your schedule is needed, see Mrs. Lucille Kern, Registrar, in the front office.
- Review the 2009-2010 Uniform Policy that is posted under the School Uniform section of the webpage here.
- Students who missed their scheduled laptop configuration time can drop off their laptops beginning August 24th to the Technology Department in the Library.
- Purchase your books from our online bookstore provider, MBS Direct . Be sure to check out the Fast Pass Ordering option by typing in your Student ID.
- Read the Drop-off & Pick-up procedures for high school students that is being mailed home prior to the start of school and will be posted on the school webpage soon.
We look forward to an exciting 2009-2010 school year, especially as we prepare to celebrate our 1st school-wide mass in the Maryknoll Community Center on September 4th!
Freshmen First Day of Classes, August 17, 2009
The Student Senate has been working very hard to coordinate the activities for this day and are excited to meet the Class of 2013! Listed below is the special schedule for this 1st day, and information regarding what freshmen should bring with them on this day.
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| 7:45 – 7:50 AM | Distribution of Schedules |
| 7:50 – 8:00 AM | Assembly |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Meet freshmen advisory teachers & ice breakers |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Rotate through ‘A’ Day Schedule |
| 9:00 – 9:10 AM | Break |
| 9:10 – 9:40 AM | Rotate through ‘B’ Day Schedule |
| 9:40 – 9:45 AM | Meet in Advisory |
| 9:45 – 12:05 PM | Round Robin Activities |
· Yearbook Picture Taking/Lockers · Scavenger Hunt · Human Knot/Ice Cream · Lava Game |
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| 12:05 – 12:40 PM | Lunch |
| 12:40 – 2:30 PM | End of Day Games |
| 2:30 – 2:45 PM | End of Day Assembly |
What to bring: Ace Portrait Studio Picture Taking Order Form, Brown Bag Lunch & Schedule.
Freshmen are reminded to be in uniform on this day and do not have to bring in their laptops. They will meet their freshmen advisory teachers on this day and will rotate through their schedules but won't meet their teachers until August 18th.
If there are any concerns or questions, please contact the front office at 952-7200. Mr. Kapono Ciotti, Senate Advisor, and Mr. Steve Caley, Freshmen Division Coordinator, will also follow up with you if needed.
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Student Schedule Changes for 2009-2010 SY
Student schedules for the 2009-2010 are being mailed home. Schedule changes are bing made on July 28-31 & August 3-5, primarily for the following reasons:
- Classes have been scheduled in the same block
- Incomplete schedule / class missing
- Required class needed for graduation
- Requests for study hall and/or senior open in lieu of a scheduled elective
There is a $50 fee for all other schedule changes which will be made only if they do not overload class sections. Before requesting any schedule changes, parents and students are asked to review the "Schedule Change Policy." It is located in the scheduling packet that was mailed home and in the Course Description Catalog. Add/Drop request forms must also be completed. These forms can also be mailed in and parents will be notified via phone and/or mail if hte change(s) can be accomodated.
Click here to see the detailed parent memo for Student Schedule Changes for dates and times. Beginning Thursday, July 23rd, you may call the high school front office at 952-7200 to make an appointment. Appointments for schedule changes can also be made the 1st week of school during lunch or after school.
Annual Laptop Configuration Dates: June 29-August 7, 2009
The dates for the annual laptop configuration are from June 29 - August 7, 2009. We are already into the 4th week of configuration. In the 5th week, seniors with the last name beginning with H - Z are scheduled to drop off their laptops for configuration on Monday, July 27th. Pick-up will be on Friday, July 31st..
Students who missed their scheduled week can still bring in their laptops for annual configuration on Monday, August 3rd. Laptops not configured to the school network at this time will not be able to bring it in to the Technology Department for configuration until after Monday, August 24th.
To see the more detailed memo that was mailed home, click on this link to Laptop Information, From here, the 2009-2010 Laptop Contract, Annual Configuration Memo to Parents, and other forms can be downloaded.
Book Buyback
We are pleased to announce that MBS Direct, www.mbsdirect.net, is our new online book vendor for Summer School 2009 and the 2009-2010 school year. The dates for the online book buyback are from May 14 – June 12, 2009. Parents received a postcard mailing from MBS Direct, announcing these dates.
Students and parents can already go online to print a quote and a mailing label. Books purchased for summer school this year will not be able to participate in buyback until the end of the 2009-2010 school year. If there are any questions, please call the high school’s front office at 952-7200.
Click here http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/maryknollschool.htm to go to Maryknoll School’s Online Bookstore.
Congratulations Spartans!
Congratulations to our Spartan baseball team for winning the Division II State Tournament. They beat top seed and defending DII champ Kauai, 3-2, on a two-out single in the bottom of the 7th by Joshua Arakaki. We went 2-14 in the ILH during the regular season, but won four straight in the tournament with wins over the top three seeds (#1 Kauai, #2 St. Anthony, #3 Waipahu). This is our first state baseball title.
Click here for more photos from the tournament.
Congratulations to junior Regina Zabanal, who was recently accepted to the 2009 Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University. The summer school is a milestone achievement for student leaders interested in politics and the government. This summer, Regina will take Cyberpolitics – an intense college level course taught by a university professor – and spend the summer immersed in political discussions with a diverse group of bright students. The program also provides classes at Georgetown, Princeton and Yale.
Congratulations Class of 2009!
Here are some of the schools that this year’s graduates are attending next school year:
| California State University, East Bay | Carleton College |
| Central Arizona College | Chaminade University of Honolulu |
| Concordia University | Creighton University |
| DePaul University | Dixie College |
| University of Evansville | George Mason University |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
| University of Hawaii at West Oahu | Hawaii Tokai International College |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Kapiolani Community College |
| Leeward Community College | Loyola Marymount University |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | University of Nevada, Reno |
| New York University | Oregon State University |
| University of Oregon | Pacific University |
| University of the Pacific | University of Pennsylvania |
| Pima Community College | University of Portland |
| University of Puget Sound | San Diego State University |
| University of San Francisco | Santa Barbara City College |
| Santa Clara University | Seattle University |
| Sophia University | University of Southern California |
| Washington State University | University of Washington |
| Windward Community College |
June 5, 2009 Graduation at NBC Concert Hall
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2009 is scheduled for Friday, June 5th at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall at 5:30 PM. Tickets are required. Doors open at approximately 4:30 PM.
June 4, 2009 Class Night at Hawaii Theatre
Class Night will be held on Thursday, June 4th at the historic Hawaii Theatre at 5:00 PM. This evening is filled with an awards assembly celebrating student achievements, singing, speeches and the candle lighting ceremony. Tickets are required. Doors will open at about 4:30 PM. For more information, please contact the High School Front Office at 952-7200.
June 4, 2009 Baccalaureate Mass & Sophomore-Senior Brunch
Baccalaureate Mass is scheduled for Thursday, June 4th at St. Pius X Church in Manoa at 9 AM. It is followed by the traditional Sophomore-Senior Brunch that will take place in the Hall at 10:30 AM.
May 28, 2009 Celebrating Completion of Graduation Portfolios
On Wednesday, May 28th, students, faculty and the Administration gather in an assembly to celebrate the completion of the Graduation Portfolio, also known as the Completed Works Compiled or CWC. This is just one of the three graduation requirements that all Maryknoll students are expected to complete along with their course requirements and Senior Project.
This assembly is always held the day after the seniors' last day of classes, and it is the tradition of the senior Advisory teachers to return their portfolios and recognize the seniors that they have mentored throughout their high school career. Following this assembly, seniors leave campus for a fun day together. This year, they will be going to the Wet & Wild Water Park.
The special schedule for this day is listed below:
| 7:50 – 8:15 AM | Advisory (25 min.) |
| 8:15 – 9:45 AM | Crowning of Mary & Assembly (90 min.) |
| 9:45 – 10:00 AM | Break (15 min.) |
| 10:00 – 11: 20 AM | Period 1 (F) (80 min.) |
| 11:20 – 11:25 AM | Transition to class (5 min.) |
| 11:25 – 12:45 PM | Period 2 (G) (80 min.) |
| 12:45 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (45 min.) |
| 1:30 – 2:45 PM | Period 3 (E) (75 min.) |
March 26-28
Robotics Team Participating in Hawaii Regional
Maryknoll School's Robotics Team will be participating in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Regional Competition to be held at the Stan Sheriff Center on the UH-Manoa campus from March 26-28, 2009. The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors to solve a common problem in a six-week timeframe using a standard "kit of parts" and a common set of rules. Teams build robots from the parts and enter them in competitions designed by its founder, Dean Kamen, and a committee of engineers and other professionals.
This year’s challenge, “Lunacy”, is inspired by the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11. In the Lunacy game, robots are designed to pick up 9" game balls and score them in trailers hitched to their opponents’ robots for points during a 2 minute and 15 second match. Additional points are awarded for scoring a special game ball, the Super Cell, in the opponents' trailers during the last 20 seconds of the match. Lunacy is played on a low-friction floor, which means teams must contend with a surface designed to simulate driving on the moon.
You can track the team's progress as they build their robot by clicking here Team 2441’s.
The event is free to the public, and we hope that you will come out to cheer on the team during Spring Break! Check out this link to see the schedule of events.
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Advanced Placement Open House March 24, 2009
Current sophomore & junior parents and students are invited to attend this open house night if they are interested in taking an Advanced Placement course in the 2009-2010 school year. The College Guidance Department, Administration and teachers or department representatives of all AP courses offered at Maryknoll will be available to meet with you to discuss requirements of the course and other important information.
This open house will take place in the library, room 202, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bruce Smith, Director of Studies, at 952-7243 or via e-mail, bruce.smith@maryknollschool.org
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National Merit Scholarship Finalist
February 2009
Congratulations to Maryknoll senior Julie Besenbruch for qualifying as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Julie was one of just 70 students in Hawaii to be named a semifinalist. There are only 8,200 Merit Scholarship winners across the country. Finalists will be notified later this year.
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Founders Week & Founders Day Mass February 10, 2009
Founders Week is an opportunity for Maryknoll School to re-commit ourselves to the values upon which our school was founded. It was begun to remember and celebrate the feast day of our Founders on February 14, 1920. This is the day that Mother Mary Joseph Rogers (Mollie Rogers) received papal approval for the women to form their order.
Mass will be held at St. Ann's Church in Kaneohe on Tuesday, February 10th. Every year, the faculty, staff and students from Grades 8 - 12 along with invited guests and the Maryknoll Sisters gather together to celebrate our Founders Day Mass. Bishop Larry Silva will preside and Father Gordian Carvalho will concelebrate. This year's Founders Week theme is a continuation of the Catholic Schools Week theme, "Catholic Schools Celebrate Service."
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January 2009
Congratulations to this year’s National Honor Society inductees.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NEW MEMBERS SELECTED
| Genalyn Agustin | Nicole Kamada |
| Ka’imilani Aiona | Chase Kinoshita |
| Marie Ayson | Maxine Koyanagi |
| Adam Bajinting | Tabatha Laanui |
| Krystina Begonia | Jason Lau |
| Amanda Busmente | Chelsea Liu |
| Melanie Chan | Arielle Magpoc |
| Janelle Chang | Hannah Matschek |
| Julian Cheng | Nicole Mau |
| Shelley Deakins | Janie Moon |
| Melissa Hamada | Kristee Ogata |
| Kendal Kagawa | Lauren Tseng |
| Tracy Yen |
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January 12, 2009
High School Course Registration Begins
Course registration for the 2009-10 school year will begin on January 12th in advisories, starting with an instruction session with the Principal, Vice-Principal or Director of Studies in a freshman and sophomore advisory. Juniors will be meeting with College Guidance in individually scheduled meetings. Advisors assist students with completing their Course Selection Forms by the deadline as well as doing a credit check to ensure they are on track with their graduation requirements.
A copy of the Course Description Catalog will soon be posted on-line at this link, Click here.
More details about the registration process and deadlines will also be posted on the above link in mid-January. If there are any questions, please call the Front Office at 952-7200.