News Detail
High School Student Orientation - Monday, August 4
Meet in the Wilcox Gym at 8:45 a.m.
Aloha Grades 9–12 Families,
We are excited to welcome all of our High School students, both new and returning, to the first official event of the school year, High School Student Orientation on Monday, August 4. Orientation is required for all new and returning students in Grades 9-12. The goal of orientation is for students to meet and interact with their teachers and advisors, be aware of community expectations, and feel comfortable for a successful first day of classes and a strong start to the school year. Students will meet their advisor, and will discuss the new schedule as well as overall campus and behavioral expectations. They will also receive their schedule and school picture ID’s.
Orientation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Students should plan to arrive on campus by 8:45 a.m. Upon arrival, they should check in at their grade-level table, meet their Deans, and pick up their school ID. All students should be seated in the Wilcox Gym by 9:00 a.m
Orientation Agenda – Monday, August 4
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. - Arrival and Check-In (Wilcox Gym Lanai)
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome, Introductions & Announcements
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Advisory Session: (students dismissed to advisory classrooms)
Led by advisors, this time will include:
- Community building and icebreakers
- Distribution and review of new daily schedule
- Orientation to the new Kūlia structure:
- Purpose (study time, support, ententions, tutoring)
- Weekly schedule (Tues–Thurs) High School: 12:35 - 1:25 p.m.
- How students request support
- Campus protocols and community expectations
- Updated cell phone policy
- Conduct matrix and behavioral expectations
- Retreat Overview Friday, August 8 at Salt Pond Beach Park
- Locker assignments and preparations for the first day (ABCDEF schedule)
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Open Campus: Opportunity to meet with teachers and ask questions
11:00 - Dismissal
Other Announcements & Information:
Upper School Announces Grade Level Deans for 2025-26 SY
You can read about your Grade Level Deans here:
9th Grade Advisors
Joyce Sun - 9th Gr Lounge (Grade Level Dean)
Jill Eriksson - Maile
Jenny Lewis - Kukui
Aaron Swink - Room 7
Derrick Little - Art Room
10 Grade Advisors
Joey Palupe - Pratt Hall 4 (Grade Level Dean)
Christopher Mossler - Ohia
Heike Lill - Kamane
11th Grade Advisors
Teddy Rose - Maile Lab (Grade Level Dean)
Joe Walch - Junior Lounge
Andy Kakutani - Pratt Hall 6
12 Grade Advisors
Dave Reynolds - Hala (Grade Level Dean)
Jeff Kozak - Pratt Hall 5
Paula Abbott - Pratt Hall 1
Kanānāikahaku Kuhaulua - Mokihana
Genevieve Foster - Aloha Room
